Lip Blushing
What is Lip Blushing?
Lip Blushing is a cosmetic tattooing procedure that enhances the natural lip colour, improving the shape of the lips, giving definition. A tiny mechanized needle deposits pigment into the lips, which builds layers of colour. The outcome enhances your natural shape while remaining natural.
How long does Lip Blushing last?
Generally, lip blushing can last several years, although your lifestyle contributes to how well it maintains; smoking and sun exposure can speed up the fading process, and if you’re oil-prone, have an iron deficiency or use a lot of exfoliating products in your skin regimen, the pigment could fade more quickly, too.
Does it hurt?
The service can be a little uncomfortable for those who are more sensitive. However, there is an anesthetic applied during to keep this to a minimum to where it is completely tolerable. Everyone’s pain threshold is different, but in general, the pain of lip blushing is often described as small pinches or light scratches—nothing unbearable or scary.
What are the benefits of lipstick tattooing?
Aside from having a lip colour that won’t fade or smudge no many how coffees or cocktails you down, lip tattooing also defines the shape of the lips and depending on the technique, can make them look slightly larger too.
How is lip blushing done?
A full consultation is always carried out before commencing tattooing, which will help to ease any of your anxieties. We go over with the client exactly what they want to achieve including shape and colour, taking into account natural colourings then pre-draw the lips using a pencil, carefully measuring them and ensuring they are as close to perfect as possible. A tiny pen-like machine is then used to gently deposit pigment into the lips, slowly building a beautifully natural lip color. This allows the color to gradually be deposited so that there is full control over the boldness of the lip color. Every client requires a different approach to reach the best outcome, simply because every lip is unique.
How long does an appointment take?
The first appointment takes approximately 2 hours. Most of this time is spent mapping and numbing in order to create the perfect lip.
What is the healing process like?
You may experience some swelling and tenderness after the procedure, however this is normal and typically tapers off within the first 24 hours. Immediately after your appointment, your lips will appear super bright and stained, but don’t panic. Once your lips completely heal—which usually takes four weeks—the color will fade up to 50 percent and blend naturally with your lips. You’ll also experience some scabbing the first week after your appointment as your skin heals, so it’s important to keep your lips moisturized with heavy-duty lip balm those first few weeks.
