For as long as I can recall, I’ve been permanently walking around with lip color plastered on my face-to get to the grocery store, to school, to the gym-everywhere except bed because, of course. With my extremely pale skin and light features, without a brush of color on my lips I felt like a corpse whenever I looked in the mirror. So in an effort to look, um, alive, lipstick became my daily sidekick.
Things finally changed one day when I was scrolling Instagram and came across an unbelievable before and after of “lip blushing,” a form of semipermanent makeup that transforms your lips by enhancing your natural color and providing more shape and definition.
What are lip blush treatments?
Lip blush treatment is a type of lip PMU. It’s a cosmetic procedure that uses micro-pigmentation to enhance the appearance of lips. It makes the lips appear more defined, vibrant and symmetrical. This treatment is very ideal for people who want subtle color addition or restoration of their natural lip color.
As you’d expect, the process begins with the application of a numbing cream on the lips to reduce discomfort. Once the area is numb, the artist will start by mapping out the lips with a pencil before implanting the pigment with a digital PMU machine.
Who are suitable for lip blush treatments?
Lip blush treatments are suitable for a wide range of clients. The treatment is ideal for those looking for natural-looking colour enhancement or for those who may have lost their lip colour due to age or medical conditions. Lip blushing can also be used to correct unevenness in the lip colour or shape, or even to create a subtly fuller-looking pout.
These treatments are applicable to most skin tones and types, and can be used to subtly enhance natural features.
How long does lip blushing last?
It should last any from three to four years with some cases lasting even longer, based on skin type and lifestyle. Much like any other PMU, the color will last long as the client takes proper care of their lips following treatment.
Lip blush vs permanent lip color
You are probably asking yourself what exactly sets lip blush aside from permanent lip colour. The finish of a lip blush treatment is softer and more subtle, like the effect of a lip tint or stain. The artist would generally use a fine needle and a lower speed on their machine to achieve minimal saturation of pigment. Clients who want to add color to their lips but in a very natural way may choose a lip blush over a standard lip tattooing treatment.
It’s perfect for those clients who don’t wear makeup and prefer something light. It could also be suitable for those who play around with lipsticks and prefer to keep the PMU softer and subtle.
If lip blush provides a lip tint effect, a permanent lip treatment is essentially like a lipstick. There’s more saturation of color that allows it to be more vibrant in color and definition.
With both methods, natural results are possible, but a full consultation with the client will best determine which technique will get the desired result.
As lip blush is gaining popularity, now is a great time to add this treatment to your offerings.
