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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...

Natural Lip Color that Last. Ever wish you can walk out of the house confidently with lip color that stays put WITHOUT looking too overdone? Whether you’re seeking a subtle everyday hue or a more semi permanent defined pout, here are my favorite ways to achieve a natural, subtle lip color that’s easy and fast to apply. Consider  Permanent Makeup  Lip Blushing (Above) Lip Blushing Healed Lip blushing is a permanent makeup technique where pigment is deposited into the lips by a trained professional tattoo artist. We first line the vermillion border with pigment to outline the lip shape, then shade the pigment into the rest of the lips to blend the colors together. This helps define the lip shape and adds a soft, natural tint. The result? A subtle but impactful boost in color to your lips that lasts for a year or longer. Permanent makeup goal is to appear like Lip Gloss, not Lip Stick. PROs: Long-lasting color (it can last for 1–2 years). Maintenance—simply add your ...

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...

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,...