Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing or cosmetic ink, is a procedure that enhances facial features by implanting pigment into the skin. Essentially it is a tattoo, but pigments are made to breakdown, fade and lighten over time.
PMU Lips Services provided:
Lip Liner - focuses primarily on defining and enhancing the border of the lips for a more structured, contoured appearance and gives more definition and shape enhancement.
Lip Blush - softly deposits pigment throughout the lips to improve overall color, symmetry, vibrancy, and creates a more natural, youthful flush of color.
If you’re wondering what your PMU will look like before committing to the service, please schedule a Free Virtual Consult under the booking section.
After the initial visit and 6 week touch up, Permanent Makeup can last anywhere from 1-5 years depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare. I recommend clients to do a color boost appointment every 1-2 years to refresh their look. *At some point, without color boost visits, Permanent Makeup will completely fade.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! I use numbing so you will have little to no pain. 99% of my clients say, “Oh, you started??” and fall asleep during the process.
Initial healing typically takes about 5 to 10 days, while full healing and pigment settling can take around 4 to 8 weeks. A perfecting session is usually recommended after healing for the best long term results. PMU lips go through several healing stages including darkness, flaking, lightening, and color settling. It’s completely normal for the lips to appear darker immediately after the procedure before softening into the healed result over the following weeks.
To help minimize sensitivity and bleeding, avoid alcohol, caffeine, blood thinning medications or supplements, retinol, and excessive sun exposure before your appointment unless otherwise approved by your physician. (SEE PRECARE INFO)
During healing, avoid picking, scratching, excessive sweating, swimming, saunas, direct sun exposure, and applying makeup or skincare products directly on the lips unless instructed otherwise. Proper aftercare plays a huge role in healed results and retention. (SEE AFTERCARE INFO)
Initial visit can take between 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours:
We start with a consultation so we are on the same page for your Permanent Makeup goals.
Mapping and shaping is created and approved by you before we start.
Color creation/matching is done and approved by you before we start.
Aftercare is gone over in detail.
6 Week Touch-up visit can take between 1 - 2 hours:
Small corrections and tweaks may be needed to perfect the service
Color Boost visit can take between 1 - 2 hours:
Mapping and shaping may be needed again
Color creation/matching may be needed again
*Please let me know ahead of time if you need frequent stretch or bathroom breaks, so I can accommodate the schedule accordingly.
PermaBlend Brand
True-to-Color Formula: Crafted to ensure color stays true in healed results without shifting over time.
Premium Hybrid Pigment: Made with a blend of high-quality organic and inorganic pigments for rich, lasting results.
Ethically Made & Certified: Vegan and cruelty-free, with rigorous batch testing for consistency and safety.
Established 2013: Rigorously tested ink development and manufactured for high quality, has created new industry standards, and is considered a leading brand in the
cosmetic tattoo industry.
Yes, absolutely! We just have to wait until you’ve healed for 6 weeks first.














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