Have you been considered Lip Blushing? Maybe you’ve never heard of it at all! Here’s everything you need to know about the Lip Blushing healing process!
Little fact about me: I’ve been getting lip injections for the last 11 years. Lips are my THING. With that said, all of the filler has left me with a lot of left over product, and a lack of shape. I’m someone that wears lipstick and lip liner every single day. When I heard there was a way to define my lip shape without me having to spend the extra time every morning, I had to give it a try. Think: natural-looking lipstick 24/7, but without the mess—so, you know, my dream.
So, what the heck is it?
Lip blushing is a semi- permanent tattoo used to enhance the color and shape of your lips. It can provide definition to the lips and give the impression of fullness. It’s done by depositing color ink into your lips and long your lip line. The results can last 1-5 years before needing a touch up.
OKAY, on to the good stuff!
The process:
You and your technician will discuss your color goals, and how you want the result to look. I showed pictures of what my everyday makeup looks like, to show colors I normally gravitate toward. We decided on a light pink color on the cooler toned side, since I have cooler undertones to my skin.
Don’t be scared about the color mix- the end result once you are healed will be 50-60% lighter than the original pigment color.
Before you get started your technician will map out your lips with a pencil. They will surround the lip pencil with a white pencil- the color will fill in this entire space all the way up to where the white and red pencil meet. This will give you a good idea of exactly what the shaping will look like
Then they will apply numbing cream. This will sit on your lips for 20-30 minutes.
Now, the not so good stuff:
OUTLING: The first part of the actual “tattooing process” will be the outline. I found this part to be pretty painless. The feeling is like little rubber bands snapping or scratching a sunburn. The feeling isn’t pleasant, but it’s not painful by any means.
SHADING: The next part will be the shading. Of course everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but Girl- it hurts. I’m not going to lie. This process was extremely uncomfortable. At this point numbing cream is applied pretty frequently. The feeling is the same as before, but you are just so much more raw, and tender- it’s just very, VERY uncomfortable.
TOTAL TIME: The timing will depend on your technician, and the size of the area they need to cover. The entire process was about 3 hours long. I HIGHLY suggest bringing headphones. In my opinion, the sound of the process makes it a little harder to get through. My technician was able to attach my phone to the ring light.
THE COST: Pricing will vary depending on where you go and what state you live in. Where I went the pricing was $700- They had a $100 off promotion for new clients, so I only paid $600 plus tip.
Another suggestion, make you EAT before your appointment. In true mom fashion, I forgot to feed myself before leaving for my appointment. When they say it’s 3 hours long, they really mean it. Eat something.
Once the entire process is done- DON’T BE ALARMED. You WILL be swollen. The pigment will be BRIGHT. Remember, this is going to fade about 50-60% over the next few weeks.
This is how the looked immediately after:
I felt like those fake wax lips lol
*Remember not to pick off or peel the scabbing! You want it to shed off on it’s own to avoid uneven coloring. I would make sure you are drinking lots of water & staying hydrated as well.
Your technician will have you come back in 6 weeks later to fix any areas and do a touch up.
6 Week update
My take away– Lip blushing might not be for everyone. I had all of the concerns that lip blushing addresses- I felt I had no real shape, unevenness and very little color to my natural lips. I am someone who wears lipstick every single day, so for me- it was well worth it and I love the results! If you have any, or all of the concerns that lip blushing corrects- it’s definitely something I would consider. If you don’t have any of those concerns, it may not be the right choice for you- weighing in the factors of the time it takes, the healing process, and the cost. This is just my personal experience, I hope this is helpful if you are thinking having lip blushing done!