In a bizarre twist of events, a bride-to-be recently made headlines for her less-than-pleasant comments regarding a talented makeup artist’s tattoos. Meet Jenna Hartley, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based beauty stylist who found herself on the receiving end of some unwarranted tattoo discrimination. After being referred by a wedding planner, Jenna was hopeful about securing a new client. However, the bride’s reaction was shocking.
“I just can’t have someone covered in tattoos doing my makeup, ewww,” the bride lamented. “Sorry, but I find tattoos so tacky.” She even mentioned her mother’s potential judgment, saying, “I just hope my mom doesn’t freak out when I’m trying to relax. She would definitely say, ‘Why did your planner hire some white trash with tattoos?’” It’s 2016, folks.
The bride went on to express concern about how her tattoos would impact her wedding photos. “I want to see how stunning I look,” she wrote. “I don’t want to look at pictures and just see tattoos, they really stand out, you know?” Uh, no, we don’t know because that’s not how wedding photography works. The focus is almost always on the bride!
Judging a professional’s capabilities based on their appearance is, quite frankly, just rude. Jenna responded to the hateful comments with poise, sharing on Facebook, “I haven’t talked about it publicly, but I get judged every day because of my tattoos.”
What’s even more comical? After sending those nasty messages, the bride later reached out to Jenna, gushing about her work and begging for her services. Jenna gracefully replied, “I’m already booked.”
She beautifully articulated her perspective, stating, “This is why I advocate for equal rights for women, the LGBTQ+ community, and animals. Despite being a successful businesswoman, I’m still seen as ‘white trash’ because of my tattoos.”
Jenna’s former client, Lisa Thompson, took to social media to defend her. “Jenna made me look stunning on my wedding day. She braved snow and ice when other vendors bailed. Tattoos aren’t meant to offend anyone. For centuries, people have adorned their bodies for countless reasons.”
Lisa added a crucial reminder: “When we overlook someone’s talent based on their appearance, we miss out on so much. Diversity is beautiful!”
In summary, Jenna Hartley’s story serves as a reminder that talent should outweigh personal biases. Tattoos do not define a person’s professionalism or skill, and judging someone based on their appearance is a disservice to the rich tapestry of human experience. For more insights on topics like home insemination, check out our other blog posts, including this privacy policy, and visit Make a Mom for expert advice. Additionally, for further resources on pregnancy and home insemination, Mount Sinai offers excellent information.