Permanent lip tattoos are high on the priority list for many women who are considering having a permanent makeup treatment. A range of styles and colours are available, and of course normal lipstick can still be worn if desired.
Thousands of women in the Manchester area, and an increasing number of men, have chosen a permanent lip tattoo procedure. Also known as permanent lips, permanent lipstick and lip blushing, this treatment is a huge time saver and ensures you always look your best with no lipstick rub, and without the need for constant top-ups through the day.
During our daily lives, we use many different products on our lips. Unfortunately over time, our lips become dehydrated and unhealthy. Of course, there are the intrinsic aging factors that exacerbate the issue, such as loss of collagen, elastin, depletion of hyaluronic acid and trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).
A lip tattoo removes the need for most of these products, promoting better lip health. Of course, if the occasion calls for your favourite lipstick, you can simply apply it over your permanent lip colour as often as you like.
A lip blushing tattoo is one of the most popular procedures at Forever Studios. With our skilled artists and state of the art equipment and training, you’re assured of a beautiful result that you will love! This treatment includes one main session, with a FREE top-up session if required approximately 4-6 weeks later.
Our trained specialist, Liyah Imani, performs natural lip tattoos by using darker pigments on the edges of the lips and softer shades towards the middle. This process, known as lip blushing, contours the lips, creating a natural pout and enhancing the colour, making your lips look fuller and brighter. Lip blush can also improve symmetry of the lips.
Permanent lip colour (also known as lip blush or lip blushing, permanent lipstick, lip tattooing, lip contouring, tattoo lip liner or full lip tint) is a cosmetic tattoo of the lips that enhances the lip colour. It can improve the symmetry of the lips, giving them the illusion of a fuller look, but keeping them natural while enhancing the colour.
The lip tattoo can last several years all depending on your lifestyle and also following the correct aftercare procedure. Many things can speed up fading including smoking, sun exposure, iron deficiency, use of a lot of exfoliating products and if your lips/skin is oil prone. Artists advise a colour boost every six to twelve months. Without a colour boost it should last between one and three years but the pigment will fade naturally and lighten overtime.
Cosmetic tattooing is different to your standard tattoos. The machine used is a much lower speed, a much lower frequency and uses ultra fine needles. As numbing cream is used the procedure is described as giving you little to no discomfort. It should just feeling like a light scratching for the skin.
Permanent lip colour is a specialist treatment and isn’t always suitable for everyone and to ensure you’re going to get the best result you must choose a trained specialist like Forever Studios to do the procedure.
Darker skinned people can have a dark line or darker patches on their lips, this is called melanin. It protects the skin, but it can at times be a problem if you’re wanting permanent lip colour as it can hyper pigment or hypo pigment.
No good artist will gamble with the procedure if they are unsure of a perfect result. That is why it is so important to do your research and make sure you find the perfect specialist trained artist to do the procedure.
Permanent lip makeup has become a very popular cosmetic treatment. Over the years thanks to improvements in technology and people having a better understanding of the human body, it means that people are getting better and better results as the years go on.
Time and Money – If you wear lipstick on a daily basis then permanent lip makeup can be perfect for you. Instead of you having to buy a new lipstick every year and apply it numerous times a day, you can save money and time by having permanent lip colour.
Thinning – Some people choose to get permanent lip makeup as their lips could begin thinning. Age makes your collagen proteins decline, giving you the look or feeling of thinning deflated lips. With permanent makeup you can redefine your lips giving you a smoother more youthful shape. Permanent lip makeup alone will not smooth out wrinkles or make your lips fuller but the professional can cheat the lip line a little outside the natural border creating a smooth natural look and giving the illusion of fuller lips or permanent lip colour can be a very nice compliment to lip fillers.
Active Lifestyle – If you have an active lifestyle doing sports regularly or just days then never seem to settle down and have you running around, then permanent makeup could be perfect for you. No applying lipstick. No concern of your lipstick running or wiping off. Plus makeup can be a disaster for the skin. With permanent lip makeup you can have the desired look that you want without having to take it off for sports or other activities.
Asymmetry – Another benefit of permanent lip makeup is that it can correct asymmetry. No ones lips are perfectly symmetrical but some people are a lot more asymmetrical than others. One side of the lips could be shaped completely differently or could be significantly larger than the other side. Permanent lip makeup can create the illusion of symmetry making you look more aesthetically pleasing.
Hyper Pigmentation – Some people have naturally pale lips, this is called hyper pigmentation. This is not age related and can happen with anyone, the lips begin to match the tone of the surrounding skin which begins to camouflage the lips. Permanent lip makeup can help to bring colour back to your lips. It doesn’t have to be dramatic, it can just be a light, natural, subtle look just to give you the definition of your lips. A skilled professional will be able to blend the right colours to ensure the natural look.
Skin Irritation – A lot of people have sensitive skin or allergies to makeup. Some of the components in makeup that people are allergic to are nickel, perfumes, fragrances, dyes, preservatives and Carmen (which is often found in lipsticks and is made with crushed Beatles). This either means they have to spend a lot of money finding makeup they are not allergic to or they can’t wear makeup at all. With permanent makeup it is very rare for someone to have an allergic reaction. You could have the desired look without any of the problems you have from wearing makeup.
Why choose permanent lip makeup? There are many reasons why permanent lip makeup can benefit people as mentioned above. Or another reason could just be that you want to wake up and look ready to go. Permanent lip makeup can give you more confidence with the way you look making you feel happier within yourself.
To be eligible for any kind of permanent makeup, you must check the following contraindications and discuss them with us if necessary.
You cannot have permanent makeup if:
All together, the lip tattooing process should take around 1-2 hours.
Your permanent lip colour will last longer if you follow the correct aftercare guidelines.
After the procedure your lips will feel dry, tight and tender to touch. They will be swollen and very bright in colour but this will fade a little over the weeks of healing. Four hours after the procedure lightly pat your lips with a clean paper towel to remove any lymph. Keep applying ointment given or recommended by our artist, several times a day.
At this stage your lips will be completely dry and begin flaking. Refrain from picking or scratching as this can peel the pigment, just let the flaking happen naturally. By now your lips will have lightened between thirty and fifty percent. Make sure you continue using the ointment several times daily.
Between the second and sixth week your lips will have finished flaking. The colour will be light and frosty, but this is only temporary due to the healed skin, every week more and more colour will surface. Still continue using the ointment.
Now your lips will have completely healed. You should ago for a follow up to so the artist can check it has healed correctly. And just in case the shape needs adjusting or you want to make them more saturated.
