LIP BLUSH
Truly Exceptional Results
Lip blushing gives lips a gorgeous, barely-there flush without the lifetime commitment of a traditional tattoo. The perks of lip blushing include:
Long-lasting lip color
Increased pigmentation for pale and aging lips
The ability to customize your lip shade
Fuller-looking lips without need for injectables or surgery
Enhanced lip symmetry
Color correction for scars and uneven pigmentation
WHAT TO EXPECT
how to prepare for your appointment
PREP
You may need to prep for your lip blush tattoo several weeks in advance of your appointment—and potentially talk to your doctor before going under the needle.
skip lip blush tattoos if you:
are pregnant or nursing
take Accutane (isotretinoin), steroids, or blood-thinning medication
suffer from cold sores, or
are prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation
If none of the above conditions apply to you, make sure your lips are generally healthy and hydrated before your service, especially if you're prone to seasonal flakiness. If you have severely chapped lips in the winter or if you’re a sun goddess in the summer, it’s a good idea to wait out the season and allow your lips time to recover.
Make sure to prep lips a few days before your tattoo with daily applications of lip scrub and balm. NO cocktails the day before your lip blushing service; experts recommend avoiding alcoholic drinks for at least 24 hours prior.
DURING
First, I will create a one-of-a-kind shade for your lips based on your desired look. Each shade is customized to match your lip color and what you want. I work with you to create your perfect custom shade.
Go for a "light tint" for that subtle, plumped effect—like your lips but better. Think: subtle pinks, mauves, nudes, and corals. If you have medium or dark skin with cool undertones, we may first apply a "vibrant orange pigment" to neutralize your natural lip color and make the shade of your dreams possible.
If you want a bolder color, you may need to manage your expectations; lip blush probably can't mimic the effect of your favorite dark lipstick. The color of your lips will generally be enhanced by one or two shades.
After your lip color is selected, I will map out your lip tattoo with lipliner, ensuring we nail your desired shape. Then, we will apply a topical numbing cream to your lips.
After the numbing cream takes effect, I will begin tattooing the pigment on your lips using a mechanical gun. You'll feel a light stippling sensation on your lips as she works.
From start to finish, the procedure takes about an hour and a half. Right after your appointment, your lips will appear much darker than they'll look in their healed state. "The healed color will appear about 30 to 50 percent lighter than the initial results.
I recommend getting a touch-up after your first go-round, about eight weeks post-procedure. Keep in mind multiple sessions may be required if the client requests to neutralize, lighten or even out the overall tone of their lips.
AFTER-CARE
The healing process for lip blush tattoos takes about five to 10 days. Within 24 hours of your lip blush tattoo, you can reduce swelling and tenderness by applying ice packs wrapped in clean paper towels.
Keeping the area clean and applying a healing balm as needed will make the healing process easy to manage. Keep your tattoo clean with fragrance-free cleansing wipes or water, then apply an occlusive ointment as needed. Zensa Healing Cream ($25) or Aquaphor Healing Ointment ($5) to protect lips and seal in hydration. Or I send you home with Blistex and a super cute Lip shaped ice pack.
As you heal, take a pause on workouts and touching your lips to anything that can potentially irritate or infect them. Avoid sweating, swimming, kissing, eating spicy foods, and applying any cosmetics to the area until they are fully healed. Saunas and sunbathing are also no-no's.
Expect your healing lips to peel but resist the urge to pick or scrub at flaky spots, which can alter your final results. That can cause premature pigment loss and patchiness.
Also, if your lip tattoo seems to practically disappear immediately after the healing process, don't fret. This is perfectly normal and part of the healing process. The color will appear within a few weeks.