Lips FAQs
What is an Aquarelle Lip tattoo?
Lip tattooing is a great alternative to fillers or surgery and can be done in conjunction with these procedures! Many of our clients do both to maximize the effectiveness of lip enhancement treatments.
Whether it is the lip design, shape, or color you are interested in, HAUS OF BEAUTY can help. The Aquarelle Lip method is a soft and natural blending of pigment color into the lips. It will enhance the fullness of the lips. This is a multiple-step process done in a minimum of two sessions.
What are the benefits of permanent cosmetics for the lips?
Lips appear more defined without surgery or fillers
Restores color to lips that have become pale
Corrects Blurred lip lines
Camoflauges scars and hypopigmentation
Kiss-proof and smudge-proof color
Make lips appear fuller and larger
May eliminate the daily use of pencils to outline, fill in, or reshape lip borders
It saves time and money!
How old do I have to be to get tattooed?
You must be 18 years or older to receive Permanent Makeup at HAUS OF BEAUTY.
Can I get tattooed if I am pregnant or nursing?
As a precaution, HAUS OF BEAUTY does NOT perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.
Will Aquarelle Lips hurt?
The permanent lip enhancement procedure is the most sensitive of all Permanent Makeup procedures. However, we do numb your lips before and throughout the procedure with a highly effective topical anesthetic for your comfort.
Pre-Care Instructions MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessing bleeding and sensitivity during the procedure will dilute and expel the pigment color and lead to poor results.
Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure.
If you are a frequent smoker or "sun worshipper," the topical anesthetics used during the treatment may not last as long and can lead to poor retention and poor lasting results.
What should I do before and after the procedure?
Please review our Pre & Post Care Instructions. These instructions must be followed to ensure a comfortable healing process and achieve the best possible results for your lips!
How do I prepare for the lip procedure?
As a necessary precaution, we require ALL of our Aquarelle Lip clients to take antiviral medication for a total of five days (two days before the procedure, on the day of, and two days post-procedure). Examples of antiviral medications are Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this rule! This rule holds for each time you have any lip tattoo. You will need to contact your physician to obtain your prescription strength antiviral medication. You must inform them of your decision to have permanent cosmetics applied to your lips, and they will need to call your prescription in for you to pick it up at your pharmacy.
If I have had a lip filler injection already, am I still a candidate for Aquarelle Lips?
A minimum of six months post-filler is required before your Aquarelle Lip appointment. You should have the permanent lip enhancement first and then the lip filler injection once the lips are healed.
What color will be lips be?
You and your artist will discuss which colors suit you based on your natural lip color. Once your lips have healed, you may still enhance or change the color of your lips at any time with conventional makeup. Your new lip tattoo is designed to act as a base, so it doesn't mean you should throw out your lipstick collection at all.
How will my lips look immediately after?
Your lips will look swollen and slightly larger than usual and look as though you may have had a slight lip filler injection. The degree of this varies from person to person. The pigment and lip color will look darker initially, like a bold lipstick. The size of your lips will shrink back to normal, and the color will significantly fade up to 50% within the first four days. You will lose color on the inside of your lips first, the edges last. Right after the procedure, lips usually feel dry, chapped, tight, and tender to the touch. Similar to how a sunburn feels.
How long is the healing process?
Expect moderate swelling up to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. Lip pigment color may fade up to 50% after the first few days. While healing, your lip color will look spotty. This is due to the oxidation of the pigment and the regeneration of the skin. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve the desired lip results. Your Enhancement Session must be scheduled 6-12 weeks after your first initial appointment and is necessary to achieve that richness of color, symmetry, and shape density.
How long do Aquarelle Lips last?
Aquarelle Lips is a form of permanent cosmetic tattooing, and the pigment will remain in your skin forever but will fade over time. We recommend getting a touch-up every 1-3 years. Please note that final results cannot be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your Enhancement Session and make any changes. Two appointments are recommended initially. Each of these appointments is 6-12 weeks apart. At your Enhancement Session, we will assess the color retention and make any adjustments necessary. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly the first time, do not worry! We can always make necessary adjustments when you return!
How often is a touch-up needed?
Lip color requires frequent touch-ups compared to other permanent makeup procedures because the lips are very vascular. The body metabolizes the lip color faster than other body parts that are not as vascularized. We recommend touch-ups every 1-3 years.
What factors will affect how my Aquarelle Lips look?
Excessive bleeding during a lip tattoo procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Caffeine, alcohol, particular food or drink, and certain medications or vitamins may act as stimulants or blood thinners. They should be avoided for a minimum of 48 hours before your appointment. For a complete list of what to avoid before your appointment, see our Pre-Care Instructions.
Sun exposure: The sun will significantly soften the look of your lip tattoo and may also change the color appearance of the pigment.
Lifestyle: smokers, "sun worshippers", or anyone with skin in a state of distress may have less desirable results.
It is highly recommended that you avoid SUN and TANNING BED exposure for 30 days BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and pay a rescheduling fee. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
What should I know about long-term care?
Touch-up appointments are optional. If you do not maintain it, the color will lighten over time. Fading depends on your skin type and tone, lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, and overall health. We suggest that if you want to maintain your lips always to look their best, plan on scheduling a touch-up every 1-3 years for best results.
If you are receiving an MRI, please inform the technician that you have had an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo.
If you plan to have laser treatments, you must cover your lip tattoo with 20% Zinc Oxide to avoid your tattoo's premature fading.
If you are applying acidic or brightening skincare (AHA's, retinol, peels, glycolics, salicylic acid, etc.), please first cover your lip tattoo with vaseline to avoid premature pigment fading.
How do I book my Aquarelle Lip tattoo appointment?
Appointments may be made via our online booking or by calling (510) 377-4300. For further questions, please contact us and we will respond within 48 hours.
Please note that a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to schedule and secure your appointment and is applied to your service's total rate. If you need to cancel or reschedule, a minimum of seven days’ notice is required to avoid a rescheduling fee and the forfeit of your deposit.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash and Venmo payments.