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Lip blushing , a form of permanent makeup, has surged in popularity for its ability to subtly enhance the natural beauty of the lips. When performed correctly, it restores lost color, improves symmetry, and creates a soft, youthful pink tone—more of a refreshed look than a heavily made-up one. But lip blushing is still a tattoo, and when it goes wrong, the consequences can be serious. Pigment should stay within the vermillion border—the natural edge of the lips.  Skilled artists understand that while minor enhancement is possible, overlining beyond this border leads to unnatural, often permanent distortion.  If you have uneven lips, Permanent Makeup Artists can line the lips slightly above the vermillion border, but don't stray too far away.  It will look un-natural.   One of the most common correction cases involves pigment placed too far outside the lip line, creating an exaggerated, uneven appearance. Unlike lipstick, this cannot simply be removed—it often r...

How to Keep Your Permanent Makeup Color Vibrant for the Long Haul Click Photo for more Before/After Photos Permanent makeup —whether it's microbladed brows, eyeliner, or lip blush—is an investment in confidence and convenience. But just like any masterpiece, its brilliance depends on how well you preserve it. Here's your go-to guide for keeping your permanent makeup fresh, defined, and beautifully pigmented for years to come. 🌞 Shield from the Sun: Your Color’s Greatest Enemy 1.  The number one culprit behind fading? UV exposure. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher on tattooed areas, even if it’s cloudy. Wear wide-brimmed hats and large sunglasses for extra protection. For lip blush, consider using SPF-infused lip balms to block harmful rays. Sunlight breaks down pigment molecules over time, so protecting your skin from UV damage helps preserve both color and skin health. 2.   Moisturize Consistently—but Wisely Dry, flaky skin can distort the look of your permanent mak...

When tattooing Permanent Eyeliner , some clients have small white bumps on or near their eyes. Milia are small white bumps that form around the eyes and eyelids. They can form anywhere on the face, but the eye area is the most noticeable. What are they and what can I do to remove them? And most importantly, how do I prevent new ones? Milia are dead skin cells trapped under your skin and it forms into cysts. They are not painful nor harmful, but they are annoying when applying makeup. Milia is not a white head acne, where you can press the surrounding area to squeeze out the gooey puss. Milia seeds tends to be a little more cohesive and gummy in texture. Can they be easily removed? The answer is Yes and No. With the proper tool, angle and technique they can be quickly expelled. But unlike pimples, it’s not as easy to remove on your own. Depending on how old the bump is, it requires a little more “know how” to remove them. Do not squeeze them like a pimple. Because it is...

 How painful is Lip Blush or Lip Blushing? Permanent Makeup for the lips (Lip Blushing or Lip Tinting) gained popularity during Covid Pandemic.  The use of masks has temporarily alleviated the chore of putting on Lip Stick and Lip Liners.  Women enjoyed the freedom of walking out of their house with bare lips.  However, we are no longer expected to wear masks indoors, therefore, some of us do not dare leave the house without adding color to our lips. Pretty Please Studio Lip Blushing Healed As we age, our lips naturally get thinner and pale in color.  Having a pop  of color refreshes the face and promotes youthfulness.  Permanent Makeup provides a service called Lip Blush, Lip Blushing, or Lip Tinting.  We outline the lips with pigment, then shade in the color throughout the lips.  The end result should look like Lip Gloss.  Translucent colors tend to age better.  It looks more natural than the opaque colors.   The biggest...

For years, I've been suffering from canker sores. Canker Sores are white ulcers that forms inside the mouth.  They are quite painful and can last 3 to 7 days.  There are many reasons for canker sores.  I am not a medical professional, however, I figured out why I get them and how to relieve the pain. It is important to note that Canker sores are not transferable to others by contact or sharing food.  Canker Sores differ from Cold Sores (HSV-1) (Herpes) .  So don't worry about infecting others. Here are some triggers to canker sores: 1.  Fatigue 2.  Stress 3.  Compromise to immune system (illness or certain medication) 4.  Food allergies or sensitivity 5.  Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) or Titanium DiOxide When providing Permanent Makeup Lip Blushing , one of the question on the consent form is "Do you have Herpes or Cold Sores around the lips".  Some people answer "Yes", however, it turns out they get Canker Sores, ...

Common question asked by Permanent Makeup Artist when performing Lip Blush or Lip Blushing procedures..."Have you ever had cold sores or fever blisters?"  On average, 1 in 3 clients will answer "Yes".  Cold sores are highly contagious and is transferable to others. Cold sores or fever blisters pop up on the lips or surrounding skin around the lips.  You may feel a tingling sensation around the mouth prior to an outbreak.  They are clusters of sores, red in color, and secrete a clear fluid.  They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).  HSV carriers have periodic outbreak due to fatigue, stress, compromise to their immune system, over exposure to sun/wind, or  trauma to the lips or mouth area.  Upon outbreak, average duration of time to heal is 2 weeks.  During outbreaks, it is highly contagious to others.   May transfer to others via sharing of utensils, food, toothpaste, kissing, etc... There are over the cou...

When I first started Permanent Makeup Artistry, I was trying to find a niche market.  How can I be different from every other Permanent Makeup Artist? I started thinking..."what if I marketed "Organic" pigment that's made from natural plants and extracts?' I found a Pigment Manufacturer who claimed that her pigments are "Organic". I soon discovered that Organic pigment still contains Iron Oxide otherwise our skin would quickly absorb pure 'Organic' extracts.  As a result, the pigment wouldn't last. So whether someone tells you they use 'organic' or 'in-organic' pigment, they all have low doses of iron oxide.  The traces are low, therefore, not harmful to your body. By the way, I soon discovered that every Permanent Makeup Artist is unique.  They put their art on women's faces.  Our clients trust us to make them more beautiful than when they first walked in.  Our job is to make your brows frame and enhanc...

What to do immediately after a permanent makeup procedure?  There are multiple methods. Most permanent makeup artist will provide an aftercare instruction sheet.  Follow carefully and ask questions if something is not certain. Aftercare instructions are important for maximum color retention. Please note: The day after the procedure, permanent makeup may appear darker and bigger.   But don't panic, if the correct pigment was used on your brows, they will lighten after about 2 weeks. Brows: Slight swelling, but not noticeable to the eye.  Most Permanent Makeup Artists will provide aftercare ointment for the first week.  While healing, you may notice dryness and flaking of the skin.  Hairstroke procedures will flake less than Soft Filled procedures.  Do not use moisturizer or makeup to cover up.   Most importantly, do not pick at the flakes of skin.  Just let it heal.  The first week, the color will be dark, but by week 2,...