Permanent Lip Color & Lip Blushing

Courtney doesn’t typically pre-numb her lips clients because the lips numb much more effectively once the skin is broken. She lightly traces the approved drawn shape with the needle and ink, adding a tiny bit of anesthetic as she goes, then does a quick, gentle full pass to check the comfort level of the client. If the client chooses, a special lip anesthetic is applied and it numbs very well on 95% of clients. If the client is comfortable without numbing, the tattoo continues until the client asks for numbing.

The lip tattoo itself typically takes 1-1.5 hours, depending on the skin and size of the lip. Once the tattoo is finished, she will go over aftercare directions (a hard copy will be provided) and take pictures. The entire appointment, including paperwork, numbing, and pictures, is about 2 hours. A 6-8 week touchup needs to be booked, which is 75 minutes and not as intense as the initial service. At the touchup, any patchiness, shape, or color issues can be addressed.

Lips will go through the most changes during the healing process. It is normal to be freaked out at how large and bold they look in the days after the service. Do not panic if the color you asked for looks NOTHING like the color right after the service! Your artist should be able to achieve your desired color based on your provided sample, or at least do a tint of that color.

Lips fade up to 70%, and will always heal softer than it looks in the after photos.

Day 1) Swollen and much bolder than desired. If you asked for peachy-colored lips they may look like a dark, burnt orange. Most results in the pink range initially look bright or dark red.

Day 2-4) Mild swelling, exaggerated color, and the worst dry lips of your life.

Day 5-6) Peeling, the dark crusty pigment skin is flaking away. Revealing a soft, natural lip tint underneath.

Clients who have reoccurring herpes symptoms MUST get a prescription anti-viral (Valtrex) from their family physician to prevent the outbreak of cold sores.

All other clients will be advised to take Lysine as a natural and affordable antiviral. It is not as effective at preventing outbreaks but will reduce the likelihood of having an outbreak. Lysine is an amino acid found in the food we eat and is a natural anti-viral.

Day 1) Wipe lymph buildup on lips every 20-30 minutes until bedtime with the cotton rounds provided (they will be soaked with an all-natural healing tonic that helps with inflammation). Wash quickly with a mild soap at bedtime. Apply aftercare ointment after cleansing lips. Aftercare will be provided by your artist.

During healing, do not smile or stretch your lips out. Doing this will break the thin scab layer and pull the pigment out. When eating or drinking, take small bites with a fork and use a straw. Do not purse your lips. Do not pick.

Day 2-6) Keep lips well hydrated with aftercare ointment. Applying a thin layer, often.

Day 6-30) Regularly use the provided SPF-containing lip balm to keep lips soft and hydrated.

• Spicy Food
• Salty Food
• Saucy Foods or eating with your hands
• Whitening Toothpaste
• Alcohol Based Mouthwash