lip blush

Initial session: $450

Touch up: $125

Lip blush is a form of permanent makeup where the artist uses a tattoo machine with a needle to implant tiny dots of pigment onto your lips. Very similar to powder brows, pigment is layered until the desired saturation is achieved.

This procedure is great for clients who lack color or shape to their lips. Lip blush is able to create symmetry, even out lip color, and can make your lips appear fuller and more youthful.

*Lip blush is not a replacement for lip filler.

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YOU ARE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOO IF ANY OF THE BELOW APPLY:

Pregnant or Nursing
Under 18
Are currently using Accutane (Isotretinoin) or have used Accutane within the last year
Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face
Are on blood thinning medications
Have Rosacea
Have Eczema, Psoriasis or Keratosis Pilaris near the brow area
Are undergoing chemotherapy treatment
Please note: I cannot tattoo over raised moles or Acne/blemishes within the area

Please make sure you are healthy enough to be tattooed before booking an appointment!

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HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

Preparing for your appointment is just as important to ensure good healed results as post care. Failure to follow pre care instructions may result in you being sent home the day of your appointment, so please read the following carefully!

2 WEEKS BEFORE:

LIP FILLER: If you regularly get Lip Filler, it must be done at least 2 weeks prior or 2 weeks after your appointment. Receiving it within 2 weeks of your appointment will result in being sent home and asked to reschedule.
DRY LIPS: If your lips are extremely dry or flaking please begin using a gentle lip exfoliant twice a week before your appointment. Keep lips moisturized with Aquaphor.
STAY HYDRATED: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment. Well-hydrated skin heals faster and more evenly which leads to better healed results.

24 HOURS BEFORE:

To minimize bleeding during the procedure, please avoid any alcohol. Blood thinning medications such as Ibuprofen and Advil should also be avoided unless prescribed by a doctor.
Map directions and know how long your commute will be. I have a 15 minute late policy. Showing up late will result in being asked to reschedule.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Avoid exercise. Exercising increases blood flow and may cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results.
Makeup: You are welcome to come with or without makeup on. We will, however, be taking a lot of photos and video afterwards.
The studio can get a little chilly sometimes so feel free to bring a jacket!
RELAX! Feeling nervous is normal. We are going to work together to create beautiful lips you love!

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Permanent makeup is designed to fade over time, but is still considered a permanent cosmetic tattoo. Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, age, metabolism, medications, and pigment color affect the longevity of your tattoo. Tanning beds and UV rays can also affect the rate at which pigments are broken down.

Depending on the varying factors discussed above, results last anywhere from 2-3 years before a client will need to come back for a touch up.

*Final results will vary based on the conditions stated above, and CANNOT be guaranteed. A follow up appointment is needed at 8-12 weeks where we can asses pigment retention and perfect your permanent makeup.

WHAT FACTORS CAN AFFECT MY RESULTS?

Sun Exposure: Increased sun exposure will cause premature fading. I recommend using a very good face sunscreen to all my clients.
Excessive Bleeding: Excessive bleeding will greatly affect how much pigment your body will retain. Pinpoint bleeding throughout the procedure is normal, but excessive bleeding causes pigment to fade very quickly and heal ashy. While bleeding is not entirely in our control, it is important that you follow before care instructions to help minimize bleeding. This includes avoiding blood thinning medications and alcohol 24 hours before your procedure.
Improper Pre and Post Care: Failure to follow the given pre and post care instructions will greatly diminish your healed results. Please follow all instructions exactly for the best healed results! I can only control what happens inside the shop, so please come prepared and do your part when you leave afterwards for the best healed results!

HOW DO YOU PICK A COLOR?

I ask that you bring any reference photos with you of lip blush that you love or lipsticks that you would feel comfortable wearing everyday. I have pigments that I have used often and know how they heal. I will mix something specially for your goals and the undertones of your lips. We will work together to mix a color you love!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MY APPOINTMENT?

Immediately after getting your lip blush done, you may experience redness or swelling around the treated area, which typically goes away within 24 hours. Over the next few hours, the pigment in the skin will oxidize, making your lips look brighter than they were initially. This is normal and expected. Pigment typically fades anywhere from 40-50% once fully healed.
Around day 3-4, you may notice light scabbing and flaking on the treated area. This is normal! Please refrain from picking at your lips. Doing so will result in loss of pigment in those areas and can cause scarring. Lips may appear spotty or patchy until the entire area has finished healing. Once all the flaking is complete (usually around day 7), your lips will appear much lighter. This is normal! The pigment will brighten over the next 4-6 weeks and the pigment will return to the skin in it's healed color.
At 4-6 weeks, your lips will be fully healed. Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment. At this appointment, we will asses your retention, touch up the spots that didn’t stick, and can adjust the pigment color to give you perfect lips! Once the liner has healed from your touch up appointment, you will have beautiful, full lips for 24-36 months!

DO I NEED A TOUCH UP APPOINTMENT?

Yes! PMU is a two-step process, and a touch up is needed to get the best results. Also known as the “perfecting session”, a touch up is done 8-12 weeks after your initial session, and is where we assess your retention, perfect the shape and color, and add more dimension. Touch ups are very important and add to the overall results and longevity of your PMU. It is strongly encouraged to book your touch up appointment at the same time as you book your initial session, or at checkout after your initial session.

DOES IT HURT?

Most of my clients report slight discomfort throughout their procedure. While pain tolerance varies between clients, a topical Lidocaine numbing agent is applied throughout the procedure to make sure you stay comfortable.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Initial sessions take 2-3 hours.

Touch up appointments take 2-3 hours.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

48 hours notice is required to make any changes to your appointment.

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we strive to accommodate all clients. However, in order to maintain our schedule and provide the best service to everyone, please note the following:

Cancellations: We require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations will incur a 50% charge of the scheduled service.

No-shows: Failure to show up for your appointment without prior notice will result in a 50% charge of the scheduled service.

Refunds: Due to the nature of permanent makeup services, we do not offer refunds once the service has been completed. If there are concerns with your results, we offer a complimentary touch-up session, on a case to case basis, within a specified period, typically 8-10 weeks after the procedure.

I do have a 15 minute grace period past your appointment time. Anything after that will result in a reschedule.

WHAT IS THE AFTERCARE?

Following the given aftercare is crucial to obtaining the best results! All clients are expected to follow the following instructions exactly to get the best healed results!

During the first hour blot your lips gently with a clean paper towel to remove excess lymph fluid from building up.
Cleanse morning and night for 7 days with a gentle cleaner with no active ingredients. I recommend Cerave, Cetaphil, or Dove Sensitive.
Apply Aquaphor to your lips every 30 minutes - an hour for the first few days. Don't let them dry out.
No makeup can go on your lips for 7 days. You may wear makeup around your lips, but leave at least one inch around them at all times to prevent infection.
Avoid spicy foods and "spicy activities" like kissing for at least 3 days.
Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks. Please plan vacations and outings accordingly to avoid as much sun as possible. Wear a hat.
Do not touch, pick, rub, or scratch your lips. Do not pick the scabs or flakes as they come off, this will remove the pigment and lead to patchiness and scarring.
Avoid sweating, saunas, and steam for the next 10-14 days. If they get wet in the shower pat them dry with a dry cloth. No working out until all flaking has finished.
No anti-aging or acne products on your lips ever (anything with Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, etc.)

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YOU ARE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOO IF ANY OF THE BELOW APPLY:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

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