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.

Types of procedure

To obtain the desired result, choose a certain type of permanent lip makeup, which differs not only in the color palette, but also in the volume of its implementation.

1. Stroke along the contour makes it possible to eliminate their natural blurriness, providing the effect of using a contour pencil. To make it look as natural as possible, pigments with a color range close to natural are used. This type of makeup is performed in cases where there are no other defects requiring correction. As a rule, contouring is combined with a shading procedure.
2. A contour with shading that gradually turns into the natural color of the skin of the lips allows you to outline all lines with brighter pigments that harmoniously combine with the natural shade. Such shading can be partial (performed by 1/3 or half) or complete. With its help, the shape of the lips is corrected, giving their surface a bright color saturation. This type of procedure is not recommended for those with thin lips, as it can visually reduce their volume even further. In this case, the 3D procedure is indicated.
3. Permanent 3D technology refers to a professional type of makeup and is performed using several color combinations that promote the play of light and shadow. This technique allows you to perform the correct placement of highlights, achieving complex transitions between selected shades to give your lips relief and the necessary volume. Sometimes this type of makeup uses coloring of both the lip border and lightening the tone of the surrounding skin, which enhances contrast, volume, and makes the face fresh and rejuvenated. The color palette of this type of permanent is quite diverse. It includes natural, translucent tones and bright, rich shades similar to the color of lipstick. Makeup artists have pigments at their disposal that provide the visual effect of lip gloss.
4. Complete shading of the lips is performed by applying a special pigment dye to their skin surface. This technique makes it possible to radically change their shade with a visual increase in volume.
5. The technique of performing light kayapa provides the opportunity to visually increase the volume of the upper or lower lip. For this purpose, a line is drawn above/under the lip with a light coloring pigment. The result will be a gorgeous smile with contour relief.

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.

Who is it suitable for?

In order for the artist to do a job that you will like, he must ask you about the purpose of performing permanent makeup. Permanent makeup does not always fulfill its intended purpose and does not always hide flaws in appearance. Before you decide to have the procedure, familiarize yourself with the defects that permanent makeup can correct.

Permanent makeup is necessary in the following cases:

1. A girl has thin lips since birth, but she wants to increase their volume and plumpness.

2. The presence of asymmetry of the halves, which does not suit the woman.

3. The boundaries are unclear; this may be due to age-related changes or defects in appearance from birth. The reason does not affect the result and delivery of the service.

4. The girl wants to change her lip color to a brighter one. Young girls prioritize bright shades, closer to red or burgundy. And women prefer to use colors similar to the natural shade of their lips to highlight their smile.

This problem occurs among females over 40 years of age. With age, the brightness and richness of a smile disappears, so permanent makeup will become a replacement for lipstick, which must be used constantly.

5. There is a desire to make your lips juicy and fresh. This is done using complex permanent makeup techniques, in which the tone is applied in several layers or shades. Thanks to this approach, the master achieves the result that the girl asks for.

If you find your problem on the list, then permanent makeup will correct your problem. To do this, find a good cosmetologist to express all your wishes to him.

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.

Permanent lip makeup – reviews

Let's read the reviews about this procedure for 2018-2019.

ELENA, 35 YEARS OLD:

“I had the procedure about 3 months ago.
We leaned towards highlighting contours with shading. Paid 3 thousand rubles. The master offered all kinds of shades, which, of course, puzzled me. But I liked the result. During the rehabilitation period I used Bepanten.”

INGA, 33 YEARS OLD:

“I probably chose a bad specialist, because the color disappeared very quickly.
The problem is that there was a spot on the lip that did not come off for 1.5 years. For a long time I did not dare to make a correction, because I was afraid that it would be even worse. with distrust I went to another master.

She corrected everything and made really beautiful lips. That’s why I advise you not to save money and immediately choose a professional.”

SVETLANA, 29 YEARS OLD:

“I paid 5 thousand rubles for the procedure.
The sensations are not the most pleasant, but tolerable. The worst thing is that by the evening I was faced with huge swelling. It took about a week to recover. The result, of course, pleased me. Lips have become more expressive.

I advise you to try this procedure, it seems to me that it is better than injections of hyaluronic acid.”

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.

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.

Indications and contraindications

Lip tattooing is suitable for women who dream of always looking flawless.

The procedure will help those who constantly hide minor appearance defects in the form of scars and asymmetry under long-lasting makeup.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. benign and malignant neoplasms;
2. diabetes;
3. tendency to form scars;
4. blood clotting disorder;
5. fever, epilepsy;
6. exacerbation of inflammatory processes;
7. psychical deviations.

Tattooing is done not only for aesthetic reasons. With its help, you can hide some imperfections (for example, a scar, asymmetry).

Dermatologist Deborah Longwill

There are also relative contraindications that can negatively affect your health.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. Arterial hypertension . Before the procedure, you must take medication that reduces blood pressure.
2. Exacerbation of herpes. The introduction of coloring pigments during the absence of signs of the disease helps reduce the intensity of the rash. Lipstick will no longer be needed, which means that the mucous membrane of the lips will not be regularly exposed to irritants.
3. Allergic reaction. During the consultation, you must tell the cosmetologist about drug intolerance, if any.

On the Internet you can find many photos and positive reviews about permanent lip makeup. But when deciding on this, you should carefully consider all the nuances of your decision.

Pigments can only be removed using a laser; several sessions will be required. Such manipulations are not cheap.

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.

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”.

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.

Care

Care should be taken after permanent makeup to avoid negative consequences.

In the first three days you should not wash your face, as the skin of your lips is damaged. You need to eat carefully; food should not be spicy, salty, or bitter, as this irritates the skin.

You cannot be exposed to the sun during the recovery period without protection. Use sunscreen as protection. If you can avoid going outside, do so. Do not expose your face to sudden temperature changes. Therefore, baths and saunas are canceled at this time. Visiting the solarium is also prohibited.

For the first 7 days, you need to carefully smear your lips with an antiseptic, and then with a healing cream to hasten the appearance and peeling of the crust. It is formed on the 4th day.

By the end of the week, severe itching begins, which is difficult to tolerate, but you cannot scratch the crust, since its premature peeling off leads to infection in the blood. If you accidentally touch the scab, apply an antiseptic to the area to disinfect it.

The recovery period usually lasts three or four weeks. You will contribute to the rehabilitation of the skin and see this only in the first week, then regeneration continues on its own.

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.

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.

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.

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!