Lip tattoo with shading: pros and cons of the procedure

Issues discussed in the material:

• Description of lip tattoo with shading
• Lip tattoo techniques with shading
• Pros and cons of tattooing with shading
• Contraindications for lip tattooing with shading
• Preparation for lip tattooing with shading
• Selection of color for lip tattoo
• Stages of lip tattoo procedure
• Lip care after tattooing
• Herpes after lip tattoo
• Frequency of lip tattoo correction
• Removing an unsuccessful lip tattoo

Lip tattooing with shading is a popular beauty procedure that helps correct the shape and color of the lips. Unlike conventional tattooing methods, this technique allows you to achieve the most natural effect - by mixing several shades of dye and creating a smooth transition between them.

Tattooing is an invasive procedure, so before you decide to have it, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons. We suggest you understand the nuances of this technique.

Description of lip tattoo with shading

Lip tattooing with shading is a cosmetic procedure that involves introducing pigment under the skin using a special machine. First of all, the master processes the lips along the contour, then changes the nozzle to a shading one and “blurs” the lines. Due to the transition from a dark shade to a light one, the lips acquire visual volume and look as if lipstick or gloss were applied to them.

Initially, cosmetologists used a continuous application technique, in other words, they treated the entire surface of the lips with a pigment of the same color. The result was not very natural. Over time, the masters adopted more progressive methods.

The shelf life of permanent makeup with shading on the lips varies from 2 to 5 years. The durability of tattooing largely depends on the individual characteristics of the skin - in some women the foreign substance is rejected ahead of time, in others, on the contrary, it lasts longer.

How long does it stay on lips?

This fashionable procedure allows you to focus attention on your smile, correct its shape, and disguise imperfections. More and more women are striving to apply permanent makeup on their lips, which will highlight their advantages and maintain the achieved results for a long time.

Tattooing involves the introduction of a permanent dye under the skin, which can remain there for a long time. The period is affected by the work of the body.

The pigment is perceived as a foreign substance, which it brings out. Repression occurs gradually, stretching over years.

On average, a tattoo lasts on the lips for three to five years. The effect is influenced by the quality of the paint and the type of equipment. If done with simple techniques, it will last up to two years. More complex methods, where the paint is driven deeper, will last up to five years. It will last for a long time, subject to timely adjustments. You should definitely undergo the procedure after tattooing (after a month). This will help to refine problem areas and thicken the paint. Subsequent adjustments are at the discretion of the client. You can come to the session annually, or update the permanent as the pigment fades.

The question of how long a tattoo lasts on the lips is individual; it is influenced by many factors, internal and external. But following the advice of a specialist will help prolong the effect and determine when correction is required.

Lip tattoo techniques with shading

The shaded lines are applied using a classic tattoo machine. Manual technique (microblading) does not allow smooth transitions. Today, there are the following types of permanent lip tattoo with shading:

• Partial. The master uses one color, but in three shades of varying intensities. The dark one is intended for contouring, and the light one is for the corners of the lips and folds. The middle tone is applied closer to the center. This technique is optimal for girls with thin lips and blurred contours.
• 3D effect . To make the lips visually more voluminous and convex, the artist treats the skin around them with a light-colored pigment. To work directly on the lips, 2-3 adjacent tones are used, while natural lines are drawn in transitions from dark to light. This option is perfect for women with thin lips and a clear contour.
• Contour with shading . The artist outlines the lips with a rich tone, which is several levels darker than their natural shade, and then shades the lines in the direction from the contour to the middle. The result is a lip pencil and lipstick effect that looks quite unnatural. This technique is often called outdated, and it is preferred mainly by mature women.
• Plain. Like the classic permanent, this option is done in one color. The significant difference is the use of a blending attachment, which guarantees a more natural result. This type of tattoo will not make your lips look more voluminous, but will give them a rich tint. The technique is perfect for girls with beautiful natural lip shapes who dream of a clear contour and rich color.

Comparison before and after

Immediately after the procedure, it will be simply impossible to evaluate the actual result obtained. The fact is that for some time the mouth will still be slightly swollen, and the shade of the lips is far from true. It will be possible to fully evaluate the result only after a few days.

If you compare the appearance of the lips before and after the procedure, you can immediately see their increased volume, brighter and more expressive color, as well as a clearly defined relief. Many girls note that they immediately appreciated the beneficially changed contour. In order to evaluate the result obtained and compare it with what was before the procedure, it is recommended to take a close-up photograph of the lips. This way you can easily and clearly compare what you had before visiting a specialist and what happened after the procedure.

Pros and cons of tattooing with shading

Let's look at the benefits first:

• Once you get a lip tattoo (contour with shading), you will look great, even without lipstick, gloss and pencil in your purse. In any situation, for example, on the beach or in the pool, others will be sure that you have just applied makeup.
• You don't have to worry about the pigment rubbing off or smearing. Neither food, nor drinks, nor kisses will spoil your makeup. You will forget about traces of cosmetics on your glasses for a long time. You don’t have to constantly think: is it time to update your lipstick?
• Performing the procedure, the cosmetologist corrects errors in the shape or color of the lips. The pigment allows you to permanently hide scars, unclear contours, asymmetry and even drooping corners. The look before and after lip tattooing with shading will surprise you. At the same time, no one around you will guess that perfect lips are the result of the work of a master.
• Lip tattoo with shading looks so natural that it can be applied to absolutely any type of appearance, the main thing is the right choice of shades. This technique is truly universal and has no age restrictions. Young girls more often prefer a single-color or partial permanent, women over 30 years old choose the 3D effect, and older ladies are devoted fans of contour with shading.

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However, the technique has some disadvantages:

• Duration of the procedure. To achieve the effect of a smooth transition, the master systematically processes one area after another. Therefore, be prepared to put up with unpleasant sensations and patiently endure 1.5–2 hours (this is how long the procedure lasts on average). Please note that the cost of the service increases in proportion to the time spent.
• Not every master masters the art of professional shading. In fact, today anyone can purchase a tattoo machine, which is sold freely, and receive clients at home. Beware of self-taught cosmetologists! Only a specialist who has undergone training and received the appropriate certificate can make a permanent in a high-quality and safe manner. When choosing a specialist, study real reviews about his work, find out how much a tattoo with shading costs from this specialist. Remember, to carry out the permanent makeup procedure, you need an equipped cosmetology office, as well as strict adherence to sterility requirements.

Is it worth it for those who are afraid of pain?

You won’t be able to do without any discomfort at all. However, the unpleasant sensations are quite tolerable, they can be compared with those that you experience when correcting your eyebrows with tweezers.

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For those who are very afraid of pain, the cosmetologist will suggest using an anesthetic cream, which will make the procedure itself almost painless.

Contraindications for lip tattooing with shading

During the procedure, damage to the skin occurs, which creates a risk of spreading infection and exacerbation of existing diseases.

A lip tattoo session with shading is not recommended if you have:

• dermatological rashes around the lips;
• infectious diseases;
• herpes in the acute stage;
• moles or other formations in close proximity to the lips;
• malignant tumors;
• hepatitis A;
• AIDS;
• hemophilia;
• epilepsy;
• diabetes mellitus;
• mental disorders.

You should postpone the procedure if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding;
• have not reached the age of 18 years.

Before signing up for a tattoo session, analyze the state of your immunity. It can be disrupted by past diseases, which significantly reduces the speed of skin recovery after permanent treatment. In addition, you should postpone your visit to the specialist during menstruation.

Contraindications

Girls are interested in whether it is possible to get a tattoo during menstruation. Tattooing cannot be done not only during the cycle, but also three days before their onset, and you also need to wait three days after them, because at this time the body is susceptible to diseases, and the risk of negative consequences increases.

This is not the only reason why tattooing should not be done. It is also prohibited for the following problems:

1. Lip diseases (scars, injuries, peeling). They must be in healthy condition before tattooing.
2. The presence of alcohol in the blood a day ago.
3. Poor blood clotting rate.
4. Oncology.
5. Infectious diseases accompanied by increased body temperature.

With these indicators, tattooing cannot be done, as this can worsen the health condition.

Preparation for lip tattooing with shading

Experts recommend that girls who sign up for permanent lip makeup undergo a preventive course of measures against herpes. In the body of most people, this virus is present in a dormant state. A decrease in immunity or skin damage can serve as a kind of impetus for its activation.

This is why many representatives of the fair sex experience rashes on their lips after a tattoo session. Not only the attractiveness of a fresh permanent is jeopardized, but also its durability. Unfortunately, the pigment fades almost completely in areas where pimples appear.

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Experts recommend thoroughly scrubbing your lips approximately two weeks before the procedure, which will remove dead skin particles. Thanks to this, the color will be more evenly distributed over the surface of the lips. Make it a rule to regularly (morning and evening) use hygienic lipstick or emollient cream. If we are talking about the cold season, be sure to apply a special anti-chapping agent or Vaseline to your lips before going outside.

2-3 days before going to the specialist, you should refrain from drinking drinks containing alcohol and caffeine, as they lower the pain threshold and thin the blood. The day before the session, stop using decorative cosmetics and go to the procedure without makeup.

Execution technique

Lip tattooing is permitted only in a salon or clinic. The procedure requires complete sterility of the room and instruments.

Procedure steps:

1. Drawing up a sketch and drawing it. During a conversation with the client, the cosmetologist determines the makeup technique, the color scheme suitable for the patient, and decides how problems that require correction will be removed.

2. Drawing a sketch on the lips, treating the contour with a disinfectant, fixing it with pinpoint cuts.
3. Conducting anesthesia. A numbing ointment or gel is placed into the punctures created to block the nerve endings.
4. Introducing the coloring pigment with a machine under the skin to a depth of 0.4-0.8 mm.
5. Shading makeup, erasing clear boundaries when creating an ombre or 3D effect.
6. Applying a soothing and disinfecting gel or balm.

The duration of the session is from 1 to 3 hours. The longest procedures are 3D tattoo and ombre, carried out in 2 stages. After permanent makeup, the lips become very swollen and covered with a crust, which dries out over time and falls off.

Selection of color for lip tattoo

To achieve a natural effect when performing lip tattooing with shading, 2-3 shades of the same color are used. In other words, having decided on the main pigment, the master mixes it with a lighter and darker tone. The following shades are usually offered for the client to choose from: blush, rose red, mysterious red, Japanese red, red, dark red, red wine, strawberry, sunset orange, pink lilac, burgundy, cranberry, fiery red, raspberry, pink.

It is important that the chosen shade matches the client’s skin and hair tone. Experienced professionals advise refraining from bright experiments and giving preference to a tone close to the natural color of the lips. At first, bold shades may seem stylish, but most likely, you will gradually get bored with them, and permanent makeup stays on the skin for more than one year. By the way, don’t expect to cover it up with lipstick of a lighter shade - any specialist will confirm: this is not realistic.

Let's consider the basic rules for choosing a color for lip tattooing with shading:

• Fair-skinned blondes will benefit from permanent makeup in pink and peach tones (for example, natural nude lip tattoo with shading). If you have blond hair and dark skin, give preference to pale pink and light brown pigments.
• Red-haired beauties should pay attention to rich but soft shades of the following colors: coral, terracotta, brown, dark pink, plum, brick.
• Brunettes and brown-haired women will look great with tattoos in pink and coral tones. Girls with dark hair and dark skin can consider any colors, as long as they are rich and not pale.
• If you have black hair, deep, intense shades of red, scarlet or plum are a great choice.

You can experiment with the range yourself, using, for example, lipstick samples in a large cosmetics store. Of course, you can try different pigments during the session itself, but in this case, your visit to the master will take much longer.

Where can I do this procedure?

Lip tattooing can be done in aesthetic cosmetology centers, medical clinics, beauty studios, and tattoo salons.

Lip tattoo in Moscow

• Beauty studio “Lique Deluxe” : st. Talalikhina, 8, sec. 3-4, of. 1;;
• medical: Nastavnichesky lane, 6;;
• tattoo salon “Tatu-Art” : Maly Kakovinsky Lane, 1/8; +7 (499) 704-20-53.

Lip tattoo in St. Petersburg.

• Tattoo parlor “RealInk”: Vladimirsky pr., 8; +7 (911) 926 45 57;
• medical : Engels Ave., 109;;
• studio of Olga Dobryakova : Maly Prospekt Petrogradskaya side, 72/ul. Polozova, 15; +7 (921) 936-44-36.

Lip tattoo in Kyiv

• Beauty studio “Lady Space”: st. Bolshaya Vasilkovskaya, 47; +380 (97) 004-88-31;
• beauty studio "La Fleur": st. Pavlovskaya, 26/41; +380 (44) 238-83-97
• permanent makeup center of Victoria Rudko: st. Academician Williams, 15; +380 (67) 127-70-70.

Stages of lip tattoo procedure

Some cosmetologists prefer to apply pigment to clients while they are sitting. However, it is worth remembering that the risk of making a mistake in this case increases many times over. During the procedure, it is better for the client to lie on the couch, and his head should be fixed motionless.

So, let’s take a closer look at how lip tattooing is done with shading. First of all, the master treats the lips and the area around them with a degreasing solution, and then with an antiseptic. Next, a sketch of the shape chosen by the client is applied using a pen or the pigment itself. The specialist then proceeds to treat the lips with a local anesthetic, preferably in gel form. Among the frequently used products are “Supernamb”, “Anestop”, “Dipnamb”, “TKTX”, “Anshantatu”, “Lightdep”, “Veragel”, “Emla”.

Consequences

When going to the specialist directly for the procedure, it is worth knowing about the consequences that may arise in the future.

Most often, swelling occurs; it can be either small, almost invisible to others, or quite severe. In addition, an unpleasant crust will definitely appear on the lips, which will come off on its own after a couple of days. Severe itching or burning may also occur.

If we talk about more serious consequences, then if this procedure is regularly abused, the lips may become too wrinkled, and their corners will begin to droop sharply.

If we talk about the pleasant “bonuses” of such a procedure, they are as follows: more voluminous, expressive, even lips with a beautiful shade that will delight you for at least two years.

Lip care after tattooing

After the procedure, the skin of the lips appears red and swollen. During the first 24 hours, it is not recommended to touch your lips, brush your teeth, or wash your face. For speedy healing, lip tattoos with shading should be treated with a napkin or cotton pad moistened with an antiseptic up to 10 times a day. After drying, apply healing ointment to your lips.

In general, the stages of healing of lip tattoos with shading can be described by days. For the first 3-4 days, give preference to warm semi-liquid food, drink through a straw. During this period, lymph with pigment particles oozes from the damaged skin of the lips - gently blot it with a sterile cloth without rubbing. Continue taking your antiviral medications.

On the 4th–5th day, the lips will look as if they are very chapped and will be covered with a crust. Continue standard care using antiseptic and ointment up to 5 times a day until the scab falls off. Cosmetologists categorically prohibit combing or tearing it off, because under this protective layer an intensive process of skin cell regeneration takes place. At this stage, contact with water is no longer contraindicated for lips, but there is no need to intentionally wet them.

After one or two weeks after the session, the process of peeling off the crust will begin, it will be uneven. Your lips will look quite ugly, but you should refrain from using cosmetics at this stage. During this period, continue to carry out standard lip care procedures after tattooing with shading 3-4 times a day.

After peeling off the crust, the pigment seems somewhat pale, but day after day it again acquires brightness and richness. If we talk about complete restoration of skin tone and healing, then you should expect this only 3-4 weeks after the session. At this time, you should use an antiseptic solution and ointment 1-2 times a day.

Preparation

Proper preparation is the key to successful tattooing.

• Before the procedure, it is recommended to take a prophylactic course of Acyclovir; this is necessary to prevent an exacerbation of herpes.

• If necessary, a course of vitamins and an immunomodulator can be prescribed, but this issue must be discussed with a doctor.

• 3 days before the procedure you need to stop taking blood thinners.

• The day before the appointed day, alcohol, strong tea and coffee should be avoided.

In addition, it is necessary:

• exclude foods that may cause an allergic reaction;
• do not sunbathe in a solarium;
• do not visit the bathhouse or sauna;
• do piercing in the mouth area;
• administer drugs with Botox.

Herpes after lip tattoo

If you did not adhere to preventive measures or they did not help, then rashes may appear on your lips after the procedure. In this case, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible and undergo treatment - this will not give the herpes a chance to grow.

It is extremely important that the therapy is comprehensive. The skin of the lips is treated with antiviral gels and ointments that have a local effect (this can be Acyclovir, Fenistil, Zovirax). For oral administration, the doctor prescribes Acyclovir, Valtrex, and Famvir tablets. Immunomodulators - “Viferon”, “Immunal”, “Ingavirin” - contribute to the restoration of the body’s natural strength.

What to do before and after the procedure

• The work is carried out with needles and paint, so after the procedure you will have to walk around with swollen and red lips for some time.
• On the second day a crust will appear that should not be touched under any circumstances; after a few days it will fall off on its own.
• The specialist should give you detailed recommendations regarding anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and healing agents that you will have to work with for another week or two.
• To prevent the appearance of herpes after surgery, you need to take a tablet of acyclovir, herpevir or analogues the day before.
• For several weeks after the procedure, you cannot visit the sauna, solarium, or swimming pool.
• After the procedure, you should avoid contact with cosmetics and other products on your lips, except those recommended by the specialist.
• Kissing, alas, won't be possible for several weeks.

Look at the healing of lips after tattooing, how it happens, photos by day.

What else is worth knowing so that there are no surprises later:

• healing occurs within two weeks;
• the color you dreamed of will appear in a month;
• even a perfectly done lip tattoo lasts 3-5 years, after which it will have to be renewed, or a new one done, or forgotten about this procedure;
• in older people, due to a slowdown in metabolic processes, lip tattooing lasts longer, in young people it lasts less;
• delicate shades are less durable than bright ones;
• On dry skin, tattooing lasts longer than on oily skin.

Frequency of lip tattoo correction

A repeat visit to the cosmetologist’s office should take place a month after the main session. At this time, the healed lip tattoo with shading should be renewed, and this should be done even if the permanent has no external flaws. The master will refresh the color, giving it additional durability. If the appearance of the lips has some shortcomings that appeared as a result of the separation of the crust, then after a competent correction they will disappear.

The algorithm for the repeated procedure remains the same - the master punctures the skin and introduces pigment. Therefore, the rules for preparing for a correction session will also remain unchanged. Before visiting the salon, you should avoid decorative cosmetics, aggressive cleansers, sunbathing, alcohol and caffeine-containing drinks.

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How long does a lip tattoo with shading last? As practice shows, the pigment begins to fade after approximately 2–3 years. Then it is recommended to attend a correction session, during which the master will update the permanent makeup along the original contour, giving the shade richness and durability.

How to remove a boring tattoo

Many errors can be corrected by correct correction.

The most effective method of tattoo removal is laser removal; this procedure is time-consuming and expensive, but it gives a good effect.

You should not agree to the proposal to correct the problem by introducing beige pigment. Light pigments are less stable than dark ones, so the old tattoo will appear in spots after a while, which will make the appearance strange.

Removing an unsuccessful lip tattoo

In case of incorrect actions of the master or non-compliance with the rules of lip care by the client, the shape and shade of permanent makeup may differ from the desired ones. In some cases, a woman’s skin simply does not perceive the pigment and removes it in a short period of time, and unevenly.

If the errors are not critical, it is quite possible to correct them through correction. If there are obvious errors that arose due to the fault of the master, then you should think about visiting a more reliable specialist. When it is impossible to correct the imperfections of the tattoo, the client is faced with a choice: to come to terms with the appearance of her lips for several years or to decide to remove the pigment.

Usually, a laser beam is used to remove permanent makeup; thanks to the use of anesthesia, the procedure does not cause significant pain. Complete removal of pigment can be achieved in several sessions (from two to eight) with an interval of 1.5–2 months.

Numerous photos of unsuccessful lip tattoos with shading posted on the Internet indicate that negative consequences can be of an aesthetic or medical nature. Most often, the problem lies in the uneven distribution of pigment or in the selection of a shade that differs significantly from the desired one.

To avoid disappointment, contact trusted clinics and highly qualified specialists. Yes, the price of lip tattooing with shading in this case will be higher, but you will insure yourself against risks and will be able to enjoy excellent results for a long time!

Is it painful to do permanent makeup?

The pain of tattooing depends on the pain threshold of the individual. This is individual for everyone, so it is impossible to give an exact answer to this question.

If a girl knows that she does not tolerate pain well, she will be given a painkiller. At the same time, she will not feel the tattoo at all.

If the client experiences pain during the procedure, with or without anesthesia, she may ask for additional pain medication. Everything is done according to your feelings, so don’t be shy about telling the artist about it so as not to leave negative impressions about the tattoo.