— LIP BLUSH —

Scroll down to see if you are a good candidate for Lip Bush, Pre-Lip Blush Prep, Post-Lip Blush Care and Lip Blush FAQ’s,

NATURAL LIP BLUSH vs VIVID LIP BLUSH

* We do not offer Neutralization at this time *

LIP BLUSH PRICES

LIP BLUSH INITIAL APPOINTMENT

$375

LIP BLUSH TOUCHUP APPOINTMENTS

Touch up 6-12 weeks: $175
Touch up 12 weeks - 1 year: $225

LIP BLUSH 1ST AND 2ND APPOINTMENT BUNDLE

$500

YOU ARE NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR LIP BLUSH IF …

You are not a good candidate for lip blush if you are undergoing any treatment, medication or illness that compromises the immune system (and therefore the healing process.) This could include, but is not limited to:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding (must wait 6 months after you stop nursing)

• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring 

• Taking blood thinning medication (unless it can be paused 5 days prior) 

• Hepatitis B/C

• Currently sick with cold/flu/viral infection (rest, get better, reschedule)

• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure     

• You are currently tanned, sunburned or have a skin rash (postpone until it is gone)

You will need a doctors clearance if you have/are:

• Diabetic

• Autoimmune disorder

• Recently completed chemotherapy

• Epileptic

• Have a pacemaker

BEFORE YOUR LIP BLUSH APPOINTMENT * PRE-LIP BLUSH PREP

If you have EVER had a cold sore on (or around) your lips, you MUST take a prescription antiviral (e.g. Valtrex or a similar) at least 3 days prior and 3 days after getting your lips tattooed. If you don’t, this procedure will trigger a coldsore outbreak that will affect healing. If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you MUST wait at least 1 year before considering this procedure.

The Day Of Your Appointment: 

• Gently exfoliate your lips in the morning with a sugar scrub

• Make sure your lips are well moisturized.. Dry, cracked lips won’t tattoo or heal nicely

• Do not consume any caffeine (coffee, tea, Coke, Diet Coke etc.)

24-48 Hours Before Please Discontinue: 

• Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve (Tylenol is OK)

• Alcohol

One Week Before Please Discontinue: 

• Specific RX Meds

• Blood thinners should  be  stopped  5  days  prior  as  they  will increase bleeding during the procedure. Results will be jeopardized if there is excess bleeding due to these things. If you are bleeding the pigment can not implant properly

• Fish oils / Omega 3's

• Vitamin E in high doses

• Harsh exfoliators, creams containing Glycolic Acid, Retin-A, Renova, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHAs) at least 72 hours before the procedure

30 Days Before Please Discontinue: 

• Chemical peels and laser treatments within 4 weeks of the procedure

• Tanning (we cannot work on sun-damaged or burned lips)

Due to lip blush being a form of semi-permanent tattooing, you must allow 6-8 weeks for full healing. Therefore, ensure that you book your procedure with all special events/vacations in mind. Feel free to bring a photo of a lip color you love or even your favourite lip stick or tinted lip gloss.

AFTER YOUR LIP BLUSH APPOINTMENT * POST-LIP BLUSH CARE

Keep the lips moisturized with our recommended balm only (no Neosporin, Vaseline, etc).

• Refrain from soaking your lips in water for a week and from applying makeup to them.

• Refrain from using saunas and swimming pools, sweating excessively and sunbathing for 5 days.

• Do not peel any dry skin/scabs.

• Do not eat spicy,  salty or acidic foods or drink hot liquids for 48 hours after your procedure.

• Do not bleach or whiten  your teeth until your lips are healed.

• Do not excessively stretch lips while they are healing with big smiles or pucker lips with smoking.

AFTER YOUR LIP BLUSH APPOINTMENT * HEALING TIMELINE EXPECTATIONS

Day 1 (Right after the procedure): Lips appear bold and brighter no matter if you chose a natural or vivid shade.. It will heal between 50-70% lighter and softer. Lips will be slightly swollen and tender. Color will darken (oxidize) as the day goes on. Do not freak out.

Day 2: Lips are darker and may still be a little swollen. Lips are feeling tight and dry. Keep them moisturized.

Days 3-4: Skin is flaking and scabbing and the colour is fading. Do not pick the scabs.

Days 5-6: Lips start to feel normal and the flaking is gone.

Day 7: Lips have completely healed but the color is much lighter than after the procedure. Just wait.

Day 28-42 : The color has come back! There may be some uneven spots/patchiness. We will fix this in your touchup appointment. You always need a touchup, even if you love your lips right now. After the first appointment there is simply not enough pigment left in the lips to give you the 1-2 year longevity. Book your touch anywhere from 6-12 weeks after your first appointment.

LIP BLUSH FAQ

What is the Lip Blush process like?
The process is very simple. You come into the studio, show me any inspiration photos or lipstick/lipgloss colours that you like and then we get to work! Your lips will be numbed, we will spend quite a bit of time on colour matching the perfect shade for you, then we discuss lip shape and define an outline, then the tattoo begins.

How long does it take?
The entire appointment is anywhere from 2-3 hours. This includes time for sanitization, set up, consultation, tattooing, and after-care instructions. The actual tattoo procedure only lasts about 60 minutes, depending how well your skin accepts the pigment.

Does it hurt?
Nope! You may feel a tiny bit of spice at the very beginning while we do the outline, but other than that you will be pain-free. We use the best numbing solutions to ensure you are comfortable. It does feel a little ‘weird’ having a small tattoo machine so close to your face, but other than that it is an easy experience.

The colour looks SO bright/dense right away… this fades, right?
Yes. The colour density will fade anywhere from 50-70% lighter than the density you see directly after the procedure. The colour tones will remain the same, so the colour itself doesn’t change, but the density of the colour does. Imagine a dark red vs a pastel red. Right away the lips look like a dark red, but they heal to a pastel red.