KISS’ Paul Stanley tweeted a link to a CNN article about celebrities with face tattoos. He also offered a bit of dad advice, writing “Don’t…”
The comments were predictably judgemental and self-congratulatory, with people extolling their ability to remember things without getting permanent skin branding.
Post Malone appeared in the CNN article’s feature image. Stanley followed up with another tweet clarifying he’s “a big fan of Post Malone.” However, the musician known for wearing face make-up for the better part of 40 years cautioned against following Malone’s lead.
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“Aside from a few already successful entertainers and the kids of a few rich celebrities who may not worry yet, marking your face will GREATLY limit your options and is a fad that will cost you more than that tattoo,” wrote Stanley.
BTW… I'm a big fan of Post Malone and didn't choose his photo. Aside from a few already successful entertainers and the kids of a few rich celebrities who may not worry yet, marking your face will GREATLY limit your options and is a fad that will cost you more than that tattoo. https://t.co/sDP2EwbeZP
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) February 17, 2020
Malone caused a stir in January when he posted images of a new face tattoo. The rap-pop star revealed his final tattoo of 2019 to be a gauntlet holding a ball and chain. It’s on his right cheek, back near his ear, while the ball creeps around to his chin. He’s since added a hammer and buzzsaw to his already-busy face.
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Chris Brown wasn’t far behind. He was spotted at a Valentine’s Day party last week with a new Nike Air Jordan marked onto his face. The high profile artists’ new ink has sparked a number of articles surveying the growing trend and pondering its prudence.
Tattoos are pretty commonplace these days, especially within celebrity culture. It’s no longer just Islanders, bikies, hardcore punks and drunk friends who get marked for life – everyone wants a piece of the action.
Although actors are more reluctant to get inked, sportspeople and musicians tend to be unscrupulous. So given their increased prevalence, getting a tattoo isn’t the rebellious act once was. And at a certain point, the face comes into play.
