JESS, 28, from Australia, has spent $40,000 AUD on her tattoos which currently cover roughly 95% of her body - and she's not finished yet! The self-proclaimed 'Gothic Barbie Doll' says that her unique style originated from her father, a tattoo artist who encouraged her to find her own style. Jess told Transformed: "From a young age, I definitely wanted to be tattooed. When I was only 14 years old, my dad actually did my first tattoo for me. My dad influenced me in the direction I've gone. He really encouraged me to look the way I wanted to look... He was a bit of a hero in my eyes." Despite Jess's incredibly supportive family, her look has not always been accepted by the outside world, with her receiving comments and judgment because of her ink. Jess said: "I've definitely had comments on my look like; do old ladies grab their handbags when you walk past them? One time, I was out with friends, and I wasn't allowed into a bar because of my neck tattoo. If I get denied access to a venue, it is a judgmental thing, and it is frustrating." Today, Jess has a plan to combat these judgments... With the help of makeup artist Rachel, Jess is covering up her tattoos and stepping into a new glam style to surprise her two best friends. Will Jess be able to get into the bars and nightclubs with her new clean aesthetic? Or will she be turned away at the door yet again?
Follow Jess:
https://www.instagram.com/jesslikesunicorns2.0/?hl=en
Follow Makeup Artist Rachel:
https://www.instagram.com/rachie_mua/
CREDITS:
Videographers: Chris Butel
Series Producer: Kim Nguyen
Video Producer: Adam Fleet
Casting Producer: Destiny Taitt
Editor: Dalene Low
Production Coordinator: Yvonne Roszkowska
