LIP BLUSHING

“For the best lip blush results, healthy and hydrated lips are key—prep before and care after to let the color heal flawlessly.”
— Your Artist

Pre-Care

  • If you are on accutane or any doctor prescribed treatment that’s similar you must get clearance. Doctor’s note is required to book.

    Your skin needs to thicken up before we can perform permanent makeup services.

    • If you plan on getting fillers it MUST be done at least 2 weeks before because of swelling and bruising

    • At least 2 weeks but suggested 4 weeks to discontinue use of retinol

    • HYDRATE! Drink lots of water as this will help reduce dryness on your lips

      • Fun Fact: First sign of dehydration will be seen on the lips

    • If you are prone to cold sores it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax 5 days before, then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

    • If you have severe dry, flaky lips please begin exfoliating nightly with a lip scrub followed by a lip treatment

      • Suggestion: bite beauty agave lip mask or fresh sugar lip treatment

      • Suggestion: Take arnica pills a week to few days before to help reduce inflammation, swelling and bruising before session and after.

    • The following will make your lips more tender and likely to bleed more so it’ll thin your blood, so they need to be avoided till after procedure

      • No Alcohol

      • No Caffeine

      • No Aspirin, ibuprofen

      • No Caffeine (coffee and tea)

      • No Fish oil

      • No Niacin

      • No Vitamin E

      • No Alcohol!!!

    • Exfoliate and add lip treatment to hydrate lips

    • Avoid oils on lips as it will clog pores reducing pigment retention

    • Shower night before or day of as you will want to avoid hot temperature/ steam for first few days as ink is settling

Post-Care

    • First day only, you will take a cotton round with water and gently clean the lymph on lips to prevent scabbing. You will see some pigment come off and that is normal.

    • You can take Advil to help right after session

    • Use ice-pack and take ibuprofen if needed

    • Avoid hot temperature food for 72 hours, especially hot drinks, soup, anything with steam

    • Avoid brushing teeth for 24 hours and opt for mouth wash … this will help pigment in the center of the lips to stay.

    • Color is more vibrant immediately after and will soften up to 50%-70% (this will depend on natural pigment of lips, color choice, aftercare)

    • Keep applying ointment provided by your artist regularly for 7 days. Don’t use anything else.

  • Some swelling and bruising can happen as the lips have less layers than say the brows do. This is completely normal and will gradually go down within a few hours to about 48 hours.

    • Lips can be a little sensitive, swollen and bold

      • Do not let your lips get dry and do not pick at your lips

        • Use ointment provided by your artist and or aquaphor, apply thicker layer before bedtime

        • Do not touch your lips with your fingers as it can cause infection. Please always use a q-tip or disposable applicator when applying hydrating lip treatment.

        • Avoid physical contact on lips for a total of 7 days from session

        • DON’T PICK AT THE DRY FLAKES! This can cause bleeding from pulling it off when not ready.

        • Drink through a straw and avoid spicy and salty foods for 7 days

      • If you are prone to cold sores it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax 5 days before, then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

    • Lips will begin to peel, when it peels depends on each individual:

      • No scrubbing

        • Do not rub, wipe, or scratch area. Use a gentle patting motion ONLY.

        • Do not peel or pick at crust, this could cause pigment loss, scarring, and delayed healing.

        • Do not apply ANY topical cosmetics over area while healing.

    • Lip color will look like they all disappeared and nothing took. Trust the journey! Our skin puts a layer of skin over as it is healing and begin will begin to reappear.

      • Full healing takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

      • Touch-up is MANDATORY to give you the perfect lip blush!

      • If you plan to get fillers, you may do so 2 weeks later then wait 4 weeks to get lip blush touch up!

      • Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before and after this treatment.

  • All lip blush pigment will be present. This will be the time you can book a 6-8 week touch up to perfect. Common requests:

    • More color

    • More opacity in the center of the lip where it will fade the quickest due to lifestyle

    • Adjustment in color especially with those receiving lip neutralization

Common Questions