Beauty Influencer Sparks Controversy with Freckle Tattoos
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A beauty influencer in San Diego, California, Sierra Cannon, sparked a heated debate online after she tattooed freckles on her face. According to The Straits Times, Cannon, aged 26, stated, "I've always felt like my face was meant to have freckles." Her video documenting this journey, posted on TikTok on October 17, amassed over three million views.
Cannon had previously experimented with henna and fake tans to achieve a sun-kissed look, inspired by celebrities like Emma Stone and Lindsay Lohan. After an impulsive decision, she opted for permanent freckles, visiting a tattoo artist whose rates range from one hundred eighty-five to three hundred fifty dollars.
Following her procedure, Cannon shared photos on social media, which quickly polarized opinions among her followers and casual viewers. Some commenters labeled the freckles as unnatural, fake-looking, and even reminiscent of zit scars.
A notable criticism included, "Why would this ever be a good idea, girl?" Despite this backlash, many others found humor in the situation, reflecting on their own experiences growing up with freckles. One follower noted, "Mine were free, and I was bullied my whole childhood for them.
Crazy how people are getting this done." Cannon responded to the mixed reactions, stating, "The reactions were all over the place, some positive, some negative, and some people acting like I'd tattooed a lightning bolt across my forehead." A week later, she provided an update, revealing that the initial results had settled and appeared surprisingly natural.
One commenter admitted, "At first, I was scared for you, honestly. Then by day four and day five, they already looked so good and natural." Cannon emphasized that her decision was a reflection of personal expression and self-assurance, asserting, "People will always have opinions, whether good or bad.
That doesn't mean you should let them dictate your choices." She concluded that her freckles were a meaningful form of self-expression and confirmed she wouldn’t change a thing.