What to expect
Cosmetic tattooing is an intricate, semi-permanent process, and we never rush the magic! Please allow up to 2 hours for your appointment—we’ll make sure you feel relaxed and at calm the whole time. We start with a topical anaesthetic to numb the area and keep you comfortable, and we continue applying in-treatment anaesthetic throughout your session, so you’re at ease from start to finish.
After your session, you might notice a little redness or slight swelling—nothing to worry about! This will settle within 24 hours, and you’ll be able to go about your day-today per normal.Your tattoo journey is completed over two appointments, spaced 6 weeks apart, ensuring the perfect result.
Your cosmetic tattoo can last between 12 to 24 months, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and how well you care for it. Touch-ups are usually recommended around the 2-year mark to refresh the shape and/or colour. Of course, results vary for each person, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way, making sure you love your look for years to come.
Lip Tattooing
Lip tattooing is a semi permanent technique (lasting up to 5 years, sometimes longer). Pigment is implanted into the upper dermis of your skin using a pen like tattooing machine. Small pixels of colour are dispersed under the skin to redefine lips and create a shape to suit your aesthetic. This is a soft and natural lip ‘stain’ and does not replace lipstick/makeup.
Learn more about Lip Tattooing
Lip tattoo indications:
- to restore lip colour
- redefine the lip border
- lip scar camouflage
- asymmetry correction
- create an everyday colour that saves time in the morning
- create the illusion of bigger lips
Lip tattoo contraindications:
- skin conditions in the treatment area ie. keratosis, dermatitis
- cancer treatment in the last 12 months (Dr clearance required)
- anyone under the age of 18
- diabetic clients (please contact us prior to booking)
- recent surgery on the face (within 6m Dr clearance required)
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- keloid scarring
- roaccuatne, Retin-A, Doxycycline or other photo sensitising / skin thinning medications (must be stopped 6 months prior to tattooing
PLEASE NOTE: If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks. We ask that our clients take their prescribed antiviral medication as directed prior to their appointment and after, to prevent any cold sores. If you have an outbreak, or any other type of scratch/acne we ask that you reschedule your appointment with 48hrs notice.
Pre Care
Your tattoo journey will be over 2 appointments, 6 weeks apart. Pre care applies to both appointments individually.
- You MUST keep your lips hydrated for a minimum of 5 days prior to your tattoo procedure.
- Avoid sun / UV prior to your tattoo procedure for 30 days.
- DO NOT drink alcohol 24hrs prior to your tattoo procedure.
- DO NOT drink caffeine the day of your appointment if it makes you agitated / anxious. You will be lying down for a long period of time.
- No skin treatments for 2 weeks prior to your tattoo procedure.
- No LED light therapy for 3 days either side of your tattoo procedure.
- Stop use of prescription strength retinol products 3 months prior to your tattoo procedure.
- No anti-wrinkle injections for 2 weeks prior, it takes 2 weeks to fully see the results of muscle relaxants and your facial features may change in this time. Fillers greatly change the face / lip shape therefore, filler must have completely settled prior to any Cosmetic Tattooing. We recommend you wait 4 weeks after having filler before Cosmetic Tattooing.
- Blood thinning medications that require a prescription for example Warfarin, must be ceased a minimum of 72hrs prior to your tattoo procedure. You will need medical clearance from your Doctor prior.
- Blood thinning medications that do not require a prescription (Aspirin, Fish Oil) must be ceased 72hrs prior to your tattoo procedure.
- In any case where you are suffering a non-contagious skin condition, you should seek medical treatment and obtain clearance from your Doctor before any Cosmetic Tattoo procedure can resume / start.
Aftercare
Printed aftercare instructions and an aftercare kit will be provided to you.
- The treatment area is to be kept clean and free of any water, sweat until the peeling is finished (5-7 days). With the exception of the tattoo wash provided, which is to be used morning and night as directed.
- Lips are to be kept moisturised at all times to prevent cracking. Only use the lip car provided to you during the healing phase.
- Expect colour to fade 30-50% once healed.
- No makeup is to be worn on the lips until completely peeled (5-7 days).
- NO exercise for 10 days (sweat can cause premature fading of your tattoo pigment).
- Exfoliation / peeling is a part of the healing process, do not agitate skin by picking, itching or irritating it.
- It will be 4 weeks before the true colour of your tattoo appears.
- No skin treatments for 2 weeks post your tattoo procedure (ie. peels, dermaplaning, skin needling).
- No anti-wrinkle / filler injections for 4 weeks post your tattoo procedure
- Avoid direct sun exposure during the healing process of your tattoo,
- Apply SPF to your procedure area once peeling has finished, this is to protect your new skin and tattoo.
- Avoid the use of skincare products containing any resurfacing ingredients i.e. AHA/BHA, retinoids, hydroquinone for 10 days. After this time avoid the lips with the product to prevent premature fading.
Brow Tattooing
We use 2 different methods of Cosmetic Tattooing for eyebrows. Both last 1-2 years, however colour will still be seen on the skin for many years with shape / colour adjustments being required around the 2 year mark. You can choose on the day if you are looking for powder brow or a blend of microblading strokes using our combination technique.
POWDER BROW
A pixelated shading which goes from light to dark using a tattoo machine to give a soft post-tint effect. We completely customise this so you can have the shading as dramatic or soft as you like.
COMBINATION BROWS
This technique combines microblading and powder brow shading. Microblading technique is used at the front of the brow to create a hairstroke appearance, we then softly shade the mid brow towards the tail using the tattoo machine to give definition to the ends of the brows.
Learn more about Brow Tattooing
Brow tattoo indications:
- to restore sparse areas of the brow
- redefine the brow shape
- brow scar camouflage
- asymmetry correction
- create an everyday colour that saves time in the morning
- create the illusion of fuller brows
Brow tattoo contraindications:
- skin conditions in the treatment area ie. keratosis, dermatitis
- cancer treatment in the last 12 months (Dr clearance required)
- anyone under the age of 18
- diabetic clients (please contact us prior to booking)
- recent surgery on the face (within 6m Dr clearance required)
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- keloid scarring
- roaccutane, Retin-A, Doxycycline or other photo sensitising / skin thinning medications (must be stopped 6 months prior to tattooing
Pre Care
Your tattoo journey will be over 2 appointments, 6 weeks apart. Pre care applies to both appointments individually.
- Avoid sun / UV prior to your tattoo procedure for 30 days.
- DO NOT drink alcohol 24hrs prior to your tattoo procedure.
- DO NOT drink caffeine the day of your appointment if it makes you agitated / anxious. You will be lying down for a long period of time.
- No skin treatments for 2 weeks prior to your tattoo procedure.
- No LED light therapy for 3 days either side of your tattoo procedure.
- Stop use of prescription strength retinol products 3 months prior to your tattoo procedure.
- No anti-wrinkle injections for 2 weeks prior, it takes 2 weeks to fully see the results of muscle relaxants and your facial features may change in this time. Fillers greatly change the face / lip shape therefore, filler must have completely settled prior to any Cosmetic Tattooing. We recommend you wait 4 weeks after having filler before Cosmetic Tattooing.
- Blood thinning medications that require a prescription for example Warfarin, must be ceased a minimum of 72hrs prior to your tattoo procedure. You will need medical clearance from your Doctor prior.
- Blood thinning medications that do not require a prescription (Aspirin, Fish Oil) must be ceased 72hrs prior to your tattoo procedure.
- In any case where you are suffering a non-contagious skin condition, you should seek medical treatment and obtain clearance from your Doctor before any Cosmetic Tattoo procedure can resume / start.
Aftercare
Printed aftercare instructions and an aftercare kit will be provided to you.
- The treatment area is to be kept clean and free of any water, sweat or products until the peeling is finished (10 days). With the exception of the tattoo wash provided, which is to be used morning and night as directed, followed by the balm provided.
- Expect colour to fade 30-50% once healed.
- No makeup is to be worn on the brows until completely peeled (7-10 days).
- NO exercise for 10 days (sweat can cause premature fading of your tattoo pigment).
- Exfoliation / peeling is a part of the healing process, do not agitate skin by picking, itching or irritating it.
- It will be 4 weeks before the true colour of your tattoo appears.
- No skin treatments for 2 weeks post your tattoo procedure (ie. peels, dermaplaning, skin needling).
- No anti-wrinkle / filler injections for 4 weeks post your tattoo procedure
- Avoid direct sun exposure during the healing process of your tattoo,
- Apply SPF to your procedure area once peeling has finished, this is to protect your new skin and tattoo.
- Avoid the use of skincare products containing any resurfacing ingredients i.e. AHA/BHA, retinoids, hydroquinone for 10 days. After this time avoid the lips with the product to prevent premature fading.