1. Lip Services
Master Lips
Lips
Enhance your natural beauty with our permanent makeup lip services! Achieve vibrant, long-lasting color and perfectly defined lips. Tailored to your desired shade and shape, our safe, professional procedure saves time and ensures a flawless, kiss-ready pout that lasts for years.
Benefits:
- Beautiful professional look 24/7.
- Healthier younger look.
- Saves time.
- Low-maintenance.
- Lasts 1-2 years after touch-up.
- Durable. Doesn't rub or sweat off.
- Weatherproof. Waterproof.
- Shaping.
- Discoloration correction.
Popular with:
- Clients with pale or uneven lip color.
- Age related color fading or thinning lips.
- Busy professionals and moms.
- Makeup enthusiasts who love a defined lip.
- Allergies and sensitivities.
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50% OFF Sale: $400 Lips Blushing (Reg $800) - Color your lips with our master artists. 12 color choices. 8-week touch-up included. (2 hours)
$250 Lip Liner - Define and/or widen the outer edge of your lips with our master artists. Popular for those with narrow lips that want a little wider lip look. 8-week touch-up not included. (2 hours)
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$99 Master Lip Blushing Touch-Up (Return Clients Only) - Our return clients can get their lips touched-up with our master artists for only $99. (2 hours)
$99 Master Lip Liner Touch-Up (Return Clients Only) - Our return clients can get their lips touched-up with our master artists for only $99. (2 hours)
(Note: We don't do lip fillers. Only permanent makeup.)
727-213-8811 Call/Text
M-Sat 10-5pm
4. Choose from 12 colors
7. Lip - Before You come
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how a client should prepare for lip blushing (semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing on the lips). Following these steps properly greatly reduces complications, improves healing, and helps achieve the best color retention and final result.
7.1 2–4 Weeks Before the Appointment
- Avoid blood-thinning medications/supplements (unless prescribed by doctor’s orders): aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, niacin, evening primrose oil, garlic supplements, alcohol 48–72 hours prior.
- Stop retinoids/retinol, AHA/BHA acids, and any exfoliating skincare on and around the lips (can make lips more sensitive and increase bleeding).
- If you are prone to cold sores (herpes simplex virus): Start antiviral medication (Valtrex/valacyclovir or acyclovir) 2–5 days BEFORE your appointment (consult your doctor for prescription). Lip blushing almost always triggers a cold sore outbreak if you’re prone to them without prophylaxis. (More details below. Section 7.6.)
- No Botox or fillers in the lips/perioral area for at least 4 weeks before.
- No chemical peels, laser treatments, or microdermabrasion on the face for 4 weeks prior.
7.2 1 Week Before
- Hydrate your lips intensely: Use a good lip balm (Aquaphor, plain Vaseline, or a hyaluronic-acid lip treatment) multiple times a day. Dry, chapped lips bleed more and retain less pigment.
- Avoid sun exposure/tanning on the face (sunburned lips bleed excessively).
- No alcohol, caffeine excess, or heavy spicy/salty foods 48 hours before (they can thin blood and dehydrate).
7.3 24–48 Hours Before
- No caffeine, alcohol, green tea, or energy drinks (increase bleeding and make numbing less effective).
- No aspirin/ibuprofen (Tylenol (acetaminophen) is okay if you need pain relief.
- Double down on lip hydration and gently exfoliate with a soft toothbrush or sugar scrub if lips are very flaky (then moisturize heavily).
7.4 Day of the Appointment
- Eat a good meal beforehand (low blood sugar makes people faint with needles).
- Brush and floss teeth thoroughly (artist will be working inside your mouth).
- Remove lipstick/gloss/balm before arriving (artist will clean lips anyway, but it saves time).
- Bring your favorite everyday lipstick/lip liner shade if you want the artist to match or reference it.
- Wear a mask-friendly clothing (you’ll have ointment on lips afterward).
7.5 Additional Important Notes
- If you’ve ever had dermal fillers in your lips, inform your artist—filler can affect pigment placement.
- If you have naturally very dark lips, you may need a neutralization appointment first or multiple sessions.
- Reschedule if you have an active cold sore, flu, or infection.
- Plan downtime: Lips will be swollen (sometimes dramatically) for 2–5 days and very dark for the first week.
Following these steps gives you the smoothest procedure, minimal swelling/bleeding, and the best healed color payoff. Every artist has slightly different protocols, so always confirm with your specific technician, but the above is the industry-standard preparation list.
7.6 History of Cold Sores - Taking Antivirals:
If you have any history of cold sores, lip blushing can trigger an outbreak that can be painful for a week or two. It is recommended to start taking prescription antivirals, such as Zovirax, 2-3 days before your appointment to minimize the outbreak. Note that some people have the HSV-1 virus, and don’t know it.
Important Information & General Protocol
- Prescription Required: Antiviral tablets, such as Zovirax, are a prescription-strength medication. You must contact your physician or dentist to obtain a prescription and discuss the appropriate dosage for your situation.
- Timing: The typical recommendation is to start taking the antiviral medication 2-3 days before the permanent makeup appointment, on the day of the procedure, and continue for several days afterward (usually a total of 5-7 days).
- Even Without a History: Even if you have not had a cold sore outbreak in years or are unsure if you are a carrier of the virus, most permanent makeup artists and clinics highly recommend taking the medication as a precaution, as the virus may be dormant.
- Consequences of an Outbreak: A cold sore outbreak during the healing process can lead to poor pigment retention, uneven results, and potentially scarring.
- No Active Sores: If you have an active cold sore outbreak on the day of your appointment, the procedure cannot be performed and will need to be rescheduled.
Always follow the specific instructions provided by your permanent makeup artist and your doctor for the best results and safest procedure.
8. Lip Aftercare
How to care for your lips after the procedure:
How well you take care of your lips after the permanent makeup procedure will have an impact on the final results. Failure to follow correct procedures, may cause lightening, color changes, or uneven healing. Following these "best practices" will give you the best results.
1) Heal Time - Standard healing time for lips is 8 weeks with the biggest changes occurring during the first couple weeks.
2) Dryness - When your lips feel dry, use Vaseline lip therapy to keep the tattoo moist for proper healing. Use just a little so oxygen can get to the skin. Typically this will be done every hour for 2 weeks.
3) Clean/Eating/Drinking - You need to keep bacteria off your lips to prevent infection so every time you eat, clean your lips using mild soap and water then apply the Vaseline we will give you. This is to prevent bacteria from entering the skin and infecting the tattooing area. Also, avoid hot drinks and spicy foods because they increase the blood flow to the lips and can affect healing. We recommend using a straw for drinking to keep the lips clean. It you have to drink coffee, use a straw.
4) Kissing - Avoid kissing for a couple weeks to keep bacteria off your lips and prevent infection.
5) Makeup - Do not use lip makeup of at least 2 weeks. This is because the bacteria in makeup can increase the risk of infection.
6) Touchup - For best results, you should wait at least 8 weeks before getting a touchup. The skin needs to heal properly and the color needs to set. If touchups are done too early, there is a possibility that it could damage the skin and/or cause a 2 tones look.
7) Expectations: Many clients approach permanent makeup with the wrong expectations, in that they don't understand that permanent makeup is a process. For some client, they get the results they wanted after 1 session, but normally the process isn't finished after one session. Healing can vary greatly from person to person. This is largely a function of your skin. It is hard to impossible, for even the most experienced tech, to predict results. The techs will need to see how your skin healed and then make adjustments at the touchup. Permanent makeup should be approached as a process. If you stick to the process, most clients are happy with the results.
What problems might occur?
- Too light/didn't take - The pigment will look dark at first. During the first couple weeks, the pigment will likely lighten or look like it take. Don't panic. This is normal and the pigment usually comes back partially over time. Expect the pigment to heal light, very light, or like it didn't take. This is mostly a function of your skin which, even for experienced techs, is difficult to predict. Skin properties vary greatly from person to person. Don't get discourage if it heals light or like it didn't take. It is a normal part of the permanent makeup process. At the touchup, the tech will see how it healed and make adjustments.
- Peeling/ patchiness/exfoliation - Your skin will most likely peel off during the first couple weeks. Don't worry. It is a normal part of the healing process. As they peel they will look patchy. Although we try to educate clients about the healing process, it can hit them a little different when this peeling happens, but be assured that this is a normal process in permanent makeup. It doesn't look great during this peeling process. Be sure to keep them clean and let them go through the healing process.
- Symmetry - It may look great right after the procedure, but once the irritation subsides, the shape may be slightly off. If the shape or color isn't perfect, don't panic. That is what the touchup is for. Symmetry and color corrections can be taken care of at the 6-week touchup.
- Cream allergies - If you think the healing cream may be causing an allergic reaction, ie itchiness or break outs, stop using the healing cream, and trying using another brand like Cetaphil, Aquaphor, or Vaseline.
- Break out/cold sores/blistering - Cold sores are not that uncommon for lips that have had a permanent makeup procedure. Lips are sensitive and easily irritated. It will eventually go away, but, unfortunately, you will experience discomfort for a while (3-14 days). Ice your lips and check with your doctor for antiviral medications.
- Infection - It is very important that you follow the procedures we give you for keeping your skin clean during the first week of the procedure. Lips get exposed to a lot of bacteria, especially because we often eat. You want to minimize any bacteria penetrating the tattoo and getting infected by keeping them clean. If you think you may have an infection, contact us immediately at 727-213-8801.
- Pigment reaction - It is rare nowadays for permanent makeup pigments to cause any allergic reactions. If you think you are having a reaction, it may be the healing cream. Stop using the cream immediately and try a different healing cream. Contact us 727-213-8801.
FAQ - Lip Aftercare
My lips hurt, can I use Tylenol?
Yes. Lips can be very painful right after the procedure. You can use Tylenol to ease the pain.
Can I eat?
Yes, but be careful. No spicy food. Eat soft and easy food. Clean your lips and use the lip treatment we give you each time you eat or drink. Try to use a straw when drinking to keep the lips clean.
Can I drink coffee?
Hot drinks are not recommended for a couple weeks because it increase the flow of blood to the lips. If you have to drink coffee, use a straw to minimize the contact area.
Can I kiss?
No. You need to keep your lips clean and free of bacteria for at least a week.
Can I go to the beach?
It is recommended to minimize the sun for a couple weeks. If you have to go to the beach, use a hat or umbrella to keep the sun off.
Can I go swimming?
It is recommended to not swim for a couple weeks due to the chemicals in the water could affect the color during the healing process.
Can I get my lips wet/take a shower/wash my hair?
Yes, but be gentle. If you are showing, do not let the shower hit you directly in the face and reduce the temperature. Don't use a steamy shower.
Do I use the Vaseline right away?
Yes, Start using the Vaseline right away. Use it every hour for a couple weeks. Use it after eating and/or when your lips get dry.
The color faded after a week. Is that normal?
Yes. It is fairly normal for the color to fade after a week or two. Don't worry. It usually comes back over the next few weeks. If not, we can see how your lips healed and make adjustments at the 8 week touchup. (Note: Keep in mind that there are no guarantees in permanent makeup. Some client's skin kicks out pigment faster than others and so permanent makeup doesn't work for them; however, typically fading can be adjusted with touchups.)
I have cold sores/blisters/breaking out. What can I do?
Sometimes the lips procedure can cause cold sores to break out. They will hurt, but will eventually go away. (3-10 days.) You can use some anti-viral meds to try to reduce the cold sores.
I ran out of your healing cream and my lips are still a little dry. What can I use?
Vaseline.
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