Experience the latest beauty trend with a cosmetic lip tattoo! Redefine your lip beauty with this innovative technique that promises long-lasting results with minimal up-keep. 

A Lip tattoo, especially a lip blush procedure, is like magic for sprucing up your lip game! Nanna works her artistry by delicately infusing chosen pigments into your lips, resulting in a natural yet stunning transformation that withstands time.

From subtle nudes to bold pops of colour, these lip tattoos offer a range of hues tailored to your style. Their semi-permanent charm means you can enjoy luscious lips without the hassle of constant touch-ups, ideal for those busy days when you need your lips to slay without any effort!

Nanna excels in the art of lip blush style for its painless application and adaptable nature to complement diverse lip and facial features.

Unlike other styles that may have restrictions on who they suit and require a higher pain threshold during application, lip blush stands out for its versatility in harmonizing with a wide range of individuals effortlessly. 

Lip blush is a technique where a soft, natural-looking lip tint is used to add definition and volume to the lips, resulting in a youthful and refreshed appearance, enhancing the natural lip shape for a more polished look.

This technique is excellent for adding symmetry, depth, and a rosy tint to pale lips, similar to the appearance of sheer lipstick or a tinted balm, giving a flush of colour that lasts all day. Lip blushing maintains its vibrancy for up to 1-2 years before needing to be touched up.

When it comes to lip tattoos, the possibilities are endless! You can totally customize your lip shape and pick the ideal shade that really suits your skin tone. Unlike regular lipsticks and glosses, semi-permanent makeup is a game-changer.

It not only lasts long but also gives you that extra confidence boost while streamlining your daily beauty ritual.

It's important to note that Nanna uses only organic vegan based pigments which are CE certified, that meets the ISO 9001 : 2015 EU regulation standard, in addition to the extremely strict German Regulation on Cosmetics and Tattoo Pigments being 100% safe, cruelty-free, never tested on animals and does not contain animal by-products.

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Your Lip Tattoo from Prep to Party!

The following directions will really help make your lip tattoo session smooth sailing for both you and your Artist, ensuring great results with minimal discomfort and quicker tattooing time!

Once you've have booked your appointment

• It's time to do your research! Dive into Instagram, swipe through semi-permanent makeup photos, save the ones you love, and yes, even the ones that make you cringe – save them all in a special folder.
  
• Begin to consider the hues that speak to you, screenshot the colour tones that you adore and those that just don't vibe with you, and stash them in your lip inspo collection.
• Jot down any lip enhancements you've been dreaming of and make sure to pack that list along with you.
• Don't forget to shuffle things around in your calendar to take into account that essential 7-day healing stretch!

For 30 days before your appointment

• Make sure to ditch the retinol creams (Vitamin A based skincare), especially around your lips!
• Steer clear of any treatments for your face, especially around your mouth and lips.
• Make sure to keep your lips and face away from the sun and wind, protecting your lips from the environment is key to the prevention sunburn and chapping. It's all about ensuring your lips stay smooth and healthy before your lip tattoo appointment!
• Start a moisturising regime for your lips, using a good quality lip balm every day ensuring to apply it both under and over lipstick if you are someone who frequently wears it. Make it a nightly routine as well. 

For 14 days before your appointment

• Don't use muscle relaxants such as Botox or Dysport, or dermal fillers, for two weeks both before and after getting a lip tattoo on the specific area being tattooed.

For 7 days before your appointment

• If you can, stay away from fake tan, this is so Nanna can take into consideration your natural skin tone.
• Stop taking fish oils and pre work out supplements (however, do not stop taking medications without the advice of a health professional).
• If your doctor allows it try to stop taking blood thinners. Do not cease medication without consulting a medical professional.
• If you're prone to troublesome cold sores, it's a good idea to chat with your doctor or pharmacist about getting some antiviral tablets. This simple step can help lower the chances of a flare-up. Just make sure to stay on top of taking these tablets every day, starting before your lip tattoo session and for three days after.
• Now is the time to start your messaging with Nanna, discussing your goals and all the different inspirations you have collated. This also gives Nanna a chance to iron out any possible complications or health concerns.

​For 24 hours before your appointment

• Stay clear of alcohol.
• Stay hydrated with water.
• Make sure you get a good night's sleep because it really helps with dealing with any pain and discomfort.

Before Your Arrival: On the Day of your appointment

Exciting!

• Optional, washing your hair the morning of your lip tattoo appointment can help simplify the next few days ahead!
• You can skip makeup unless you want to show your personal lip style, feel free to come in rocking your lip makeup!
• Make sure you have, gone to the bathroom, eaten and are hydrated.
• Remember to bring your favourite lip products with you, including those you wear daily, Nanna will let you know which ones are safe or if you need to hold off using them while your lips heal.

Upon Arrival - Your Exclusive Experience! 

• Once Nanna has welcomed you and settled you in the chair, she will start the process of numbing cream application, while that kicks in, taking about 15-20 mins, giving you plenty of time to discuss the final colours and shape for your lip tattoo.
• When your lips are suitably numbed Nanna will start by drawing the design you want. She will then trace it onto the desired area of your lips.

• Using new, sterile needles, Nanna will then gently insert the desired ink colours by making slow, methodical inserts into your skin, slowly building up the chosen colour, stopping frequently to make sure the application is even, this process takes approx 90mins.
• Once the tattoo is complete Nanna will then explain the aftercare instructions in detail.
• Make sure you are extra careful for the next few hours and drink through a straw if possible, it will be easy to accidentally damage your lips eating and drinking if you can't feel them properly.

Lip Tattoo: Side Effects What You Need to Know

When considering cosmetic tattooing of the lips, it's important to be mindful of potential risks and side effects, especially in the sensitive lip area.

Keep these risks in mind:

• Swelling Cosmetic Tattoo needles create tiny skin injuries that trigger a natural response of swelling. Don't fret, though, as this swelling usually calms down within a few days. To ease any discomfort, consider applying cold packs to help reduce the swelling.
• Infections An Infection after a lip tattoo can happen for various reasons. It's vital to have your tattoo artist use sterile equipment and needles. Following aftercare instructions, including using mouth rinse, is key. Lips are prone to infections due to contact with saliva, food, and drinks, especially inner-lip tattoos due to moisture and bacteria in the mouth.
• Scarring Complications like scarring can result from ineffective healing of a lip tattoo, often triggered by allergic reactions or infections post-tattooing.
• Allergic reactions If you have a history of skin allergies or sensitivities, talk to Nanna about hypoallergenic ink as a precautionary measure to prevent possible allergic reactions like itchiness, rashes, or hives.
• Anaphylaxis In rare instances, a severe allergic reaction following a lip tattoo has been documented, with some individuals experiencing it shortly after the procedure.
  It is common for the lips to swell post-tattooing; however, if swelling extends to the neck and cheeks, coupled with breathing difficulties, you should seek urgent medical help to address possible anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.
• Blood-borne illnesses Using unsterilized needles poses a serious risk of transmitting blood-borne diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, make sure you use a reputable cosmetic artist like Nanna who can effectively demonstrate her hygiene practices. 

While the majority of cosmetic lip tattoos side effects are mild, it is crucial to understand the risks so you can make informed decisions about your personal safety.

Concluding your Journey

Choosing the right artist for your lip tattoo is crucial. You need an expert who understands colour matching and the factors that influence how long your lip pigment will last.

Lifestyle habits such as sun exposure and smoking can really affect how your lip tattoo holds up over time. Make sure to keep these factors in mind to maintain the quality of your lip tattoo.

Making sure your lip blush treatment stays on point involves keeping up with those touch-up sessions, nailing your aftercare routine, and sticking to a maintenance plan.
Before taking the plunge, making smart choices upfront really sets the tone for an awesome journey ahead.

It's all about feeling fabulous, boosting that self-assurance, and revealing in those gorgeous lip colours that last for ages. 

So, whether you're considering a lip tattoo, thinking about the benefits, weighing the options, or just curious about the journey ahead, rest assured that diving into this transformative experience with Nanna at your side will assure you embrace your individuality and feel amazing in your own skin.
It's time to own your look and strut your stuff with confidence and style!

Nanna works out of two awesome spots: Warriewood on the Northern Beaches and Ultimo in the Sydney CBD.

You can catch her in action from Monday to Friday between 10 am - 6 pm, and Saturdays by appointment only.

In addition to lip blush Lip Tattoo treatments, Nanna also offers ombre brow Eyebrow Tattoo and Eyeliner Tattoo treatments.

These services provide a convenient one-stop solution for enhancing your overall look, offering a full range of semi-permanent makeup options to suit your preferences.

Reaching out to her is super easy, via Messenger or SMS.

   

Exploring Different Styles of Lip Tattoo

Ombre Lip Blush 
This is a variation of lip blushing where the edges of the lip are the most saturated and a gradient is used transitioning to more transparency towards the centre or inner lip, giving the optical illusion of a fuller lip. 

Aquarelle Lips
This version of Lip Blush is similar to Ombre Lip Blush in reverse the lip line is excluded and the gradient gets darker towards the inner lip. This is a softer effect likened to a watercolour painting with no sharp or defined edges. 

Full Lip Colour
The most dramatic of the lip tattoo options this method fills the lip surface saturating it with colour imitating wearing lipstick, it will however require 3-4 sessions to achieve the desired level of opacity as lips can only retain a specific amount of pigment at any given time. 

Basic Lip Liner
This type of lip tattoo contours to the lips to correct slightly uneven lips, this is especially useful to stop “bleeding” of regular lipliner if you have aged or creased lip edges by smoothing the edges. Its also helpful by shortening your make up routine whereby you skip drawing the outside line prior to filling your lips with lipstick. 

Shaded Lip Liner
A shaded liner is very similar to an Ombre Lip blush where the lip line is darkest fading to transparent however the coverage in the shaded lip liner starting at the lip line to the end of the gradient only covers half the lip and you still have some natural lip showing. 

Dark Lip Neutralisation
This is a lip blush technique that is done over 2-3 sessions, the first session takes into consideration your natural skin tone and neutralises and lifts the darkness of cool skin tones with a warm-based pigment.
After the first session is fully healed you can colour with your desired shade, a third session might be needed if you would like the shade to be further brightened.