Lip Blush Tattooing

By Montana Inez

natural blushed lips,
all year ‘round

The most natural technique in lip tattooing and fully customisable — Lip Blush brings a flush of colour and definition to lips, with seriously low maintenance.

Also be beneficial for those with:
scarring, naturally uneven lip shapes or pigment, as well as hyper/hypo pigmentation or pigment loss.

A customised colour is created, based on your skin’s natural undertones, existing lip colour and desired outcome, and can be matched to a lipstick/pencil/gloss.

Whether you desire to enhance your natural lips, add definition to lips with filler or pigment loss, or rid the need to top up on filler or makeup regularly — Lip Blush is the thing you didn’t you know you wanted (needed)

— good-to-know —

2 initial sessions,
spaced 6-12 weeks apart are done.
Cosmetic tattoos follow a two-step process and the approach of “we can always add more, but we cannot take away”, when it comes to working on delicate facial features.
Touch up sessions are beneficial for layering pigment and building up the results. Both colour and shape can also be adjusted if needed.
Maintenance / Colour Refresher sessions:
Cosmetic tattoos are semi permanent and designed to soften and fade over 1-5 years. Maintenance sessions are recommended every 1-3, sometimes even 4-5+ years after the initial (two) sessions are completed. This will vary based on your chosen colour, style and aftercare.
COLOURS:
Bring along your go-to lip products and any inspiration/reference photos of looks you like. This gives us a starting point to build from and helps to ensure best results are achieved!
COLD SORES / HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus):
If you have ever experienced cold sores, it is recommended to take anti-viral preventive medication on the day of, 1 day prior to receiving Lip Blush. Not doing so can risk an outbreak that may affect the healed result. Please consult your gp/pharmacist for official info before taking any medication.

— pricing —

Annual touch-ups / Colour boost

— GOOD TO KNOW —

2 initial sessions, 6-12 weeks apart are recommended for best results
An extra-natural result can be achieved with 1 session
A result closer to an impactful lipstick look may require 2-3 sessions to achieve this level of intensity.
Results are semi permanent and can be maintained/colour boosted with 1x annual touch up (when needed, usually every 1-3 years)

— before & after care —

-BEFORE CARE :

COLD SORES / HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus)
If you have experienced cold sores, it is recommended to take anti-viral preventive medication on the day of, 1 day prior to receiving Lip Blush. Not doing so can risk an outbreak that may affect the healed result. Please consult your gp/pharmacist for official info before taking any medication.
LIP FILLER must be done a minimum of 4 weeks before or 4 weeks after Lip Blush.
PLEASE AVOID: Caffeine, energy drinks + alcohol before your tattoo session.
To prevent excess bleeding, bruising and sensitivity. All of the above is fine afterwards.
AVOID: tanning/all facials/lasers/chemical peels 10 days before Lip Blush and 4 weeks after.
Refrain from medication that causes blood thinning, including but not limited to: Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Niacin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and Ibuprofen. Consult your doctor before stopping any medication.
Start collecting ideas or reference of colours you like!

-AFTER CARE :

Immediately after your session:
Brighter, bolder, warmer colour/slight swelling are 100% normal and are to be expected as part of the initial stages of healing a new tattoo, particularly on the mouth. This intensity will settle within 3-5 days post session.
The vibrancy of your lip blush tattoo will fade approximately 40-50% once healed, from how you leave your appointment, revealing a soft and natural blushed shade once healed. Full healing time is 6 weeks.

The sensation can be comparable to a light sunburn. Minimal-mild flaking will take place around day 2-3.
DO NOT PICK AT YOUR LIPS! Refrain from removing the flakes as you risk of removing pigment in the process.
It is highly important to keep your lips adequately hydrated during the first few days, use only the provided balm with a cotton tip or sanitised hands as regularly as needed, being careful not to over or under do it. Remember to keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water too!
Avoid smoking for 2-4 days
Avoid hot/spicy/salty foods for 48 hours post tattoo
Avoid swimming/tanning of any kind/teeth whitening/rubbing or picking/smoking/cosmetic products on unhealed lips.
Kissing people and pets should be totally avoided while healing to prevent infection and loss of colour.

-LONG TERM CARE :

Keep your lips hydrated and moisturised for best results and to keep your colour looking vibrant

Avoid laser treatments near your tattoo
Skin in the centre of the lips is the thinnest with the highest cell turnover and will usually begin to lighten first due to natural exfoliation.
Lip filler can disperse the colour saturation and make the overall result appear lighter (similar to a balloon being blown up).
Touch ups/Colour boost are recommended 1-3 years after initial sessions.
SPF and sun protection are a tattoos best friend for longevity!

frequently asked questions

How do I choose a colour?

The first half of your session is spent designing your shape and colour collaboratively with your artist before progressing to the next step. Bring your favourite go-to lip makeup and inspo reference photos of looks that you like to your appointment. This gives us a starting point to build from and helps to ensure your desired results are achieved.
2x sessions are completed 6-12 weeks apart. At your perfecting session we have the option of altering the colour or making it more intense.

When should I get lip filler around my appointment?

4 weeks before / after your lip blush session.

Does it hurt?

Most clients will rate the discomfort of Lip Blush a 1-4/10 depending on a few factors like fatigue, menstrual cycle and general pain tolerance.
A lot of people fall asleep during their session!

How long does it take to heal?

Between 3-5 days for most. Full healing time and final results takes 6-12 weeks, at this time the colour will be fully settled into the deeper layers of skin.

How many sessions are needed?

Initially, 2 sessions spaced 6-12 weeks apart are required to consider your Lip Blush fully completed, though those who are after an extra natural result may only need 1 session.

Annual colour boost sessions are recommended between 1-5 years and will vary depending on skin type and desired results.