When school principal Hira Hona decided to get a traditional tattoo on half of his face, he didn’t even consider asking his employer for permission. For the 35-year-old head of an immersion Maori primary school in Tauranga, on New Zealand’s North Island’s east coast, it was simply an integral part of his identity. The practice, hundreds of years old, is not only accepted today but is “proof that we are still here,” says Hona. His *matauora* (male facial tattoo) is not just a sacred ritual but also a very clear political statement in an era when Maori culture is once again facing attempts at suppression.
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Jalen Green’s Bold Move: Portrait of 40-Year-Old Draya Michele on NBA Star’s Back
National Basketball Association (NBA) players have always been known for their love of monumental tattoos, but Houston Rockets star Jalen Green has surpassed many. The 23-year-old basketball player shocked fans by showcasing a fresh portrait of his beloved, 40-year-old actress and entrepreneur Draya Michele, on his back. A video capturing the process of creating the large-scale image went viral on Saturday, November 1, 2025, sparking a lively discussion not only about the quality of the work but also the boldness of this move, given the 17-year age difference between the couple.
Britain’s Most Tattooed Mom: Halloween as a Day of Freedom
Melissa Sloan, a resident of Kidderminster, known in the British media as the mother with the most tattoos, has found paradoxical solace in Halloween. According to her, this holiday is the only night of the year when she doesn’t have to hide her face from judgmental stares. In a culture where extreme modifications often evoke rejection, Halloween paradoxically becomes a day of natural disguise for Sloan.
The Most Tattooed Briton: When Body Art Scares Children and Confuses Adults
The life of a person whose body is completely covered in ink is always under public scrutiny. But for a 45-year-old Briton, known by the incredibly long name King Of Ink Land King Body Art The Extreme Ink-Ite, this attention often takes very painful forms. The actor and entrepreneur from Birmingham, who holds the status of “the most tattooed person in Great Britain,” admits that his appearance causes genuine fear in children, and adults regularly mistake him for a circus performer or a Halloween character.
The Funniest Attempts to Cover Up Old Tattoos.
Hello, friends! It’s me, your guide in the world of tattoo culture, and today we’re going to talk about what can happen when you really want to fix an old screw-up, but either your hands are in the wrong place, or your imagination has flown somewhere into the stratosphere. Yes, we’re talking about the funniest, most absurd, and sometimes simply ridiculous attempts to cover up old, to put it mildly, unsuccessful tattoos. I’ll be honest, there are quite a few stories like this, and sometimes, looking at the result, you want to both cry and laugh at the same time. But let’s take it one step at a time.