lip blush

Looking for a natural, subtle enhancement to your lips?

Our lip blush service is designed to give your lips a soft, natural tint that enhances their shape and color, providing a fuller and more defined look. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color or correct uneven tones, our expert technicians will tailor the treatment to complement your natural features.

Lip blush is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that offers long-lasting results, so you can enjoy beautiful, effortless lips every day. The procedure uses a specialized technique to deposit color into the lips, giving them a smooth, soft finish. It’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance beauty solution that still looks natural and stunning.

Our lip blush service can be customized to your desired intensity, from a subtle enhancement to a more dramatic tint. Whatever you choose, you’ll leave with gorgeous, fuller-looking lips that you’ll love.  Book your appointment today and discover the beauty of lip blush!

lip blush testimonials

Michelle first did my brows and eyeliner in 2017. I remember the dedication and care she put into her work. We kept in contact and I’m so happy to see her work and business grow! When she expanded to include lip blush tattoo, I got my lips tattooed as well. Michelle recently redid my mother’s and my brows, and her attention to detail is exceptional. My new brows look natural, perfectly shaped, and have completely transformed my face. Permanent makeup has genuinely saved me so much time in my daily routine, and I feel more confident stepping out of the house with minimal or no makeup. One of the best beauty investments!

Angel Tung

I did my first session of Lip Blush with Tracy at Meraki.  I have a lot of dark hyperpigmentation on my top lip so our first session was mostly colour correction. It’s only been a few days but I was so happy with her work and I can’t wait to see what the results look like in a few weeks.  She was so friendly and professional, and very easy to work with, I will definitely be going back to her for my touch ups and possible second session. Highly recommend it.

Fariha Khan

If you are considering lip blush, I would recommend seeing Tracey! We debated between the colour coral or red based on my favourite lipstick. Tracey was attentive and patient. I had many questions, especially during the healing stage. She always replied promptly! What I appreciated the most was her commitment to ensuring that I was ecstatic with the outcome! Thank you, Tracey!

Janey Low

Nice and clean, spacious studio. I went to see Tracey Nguyen for my lip blush tattoo and she did such a great job!! I’ve had lip blush done before by multiple artists at different studios but Tracey’s work has been the best. The outline of my lips were a bit uneven from a previous tattoo done by my previous artist, but Tracey was able to correct it and make my lips look more symmetrical.  Tracey is an attentive artist and cares a lot about her clients’ comfortability. During the procedure, she periodically checked in to ask about my pain level and if I was doing okay or if I needed more numbing. I’m happy with the work she’s done and the service provided. I recommend going to her if you’re considering a lip blush tattoo.

Tina Chhim

I went to see Tracey Nguyen to get lip blush, and she is AMAZING at her job! Im in love w my lips! Tracey did an outstanding job, very clean lines, full coverage, no patchy after look, great colour, seriously Im ecstatic on the finished look! Tracey took the time to mix and re mix the pigment to make sure she got the exact colour i wanted, checked in often during the procedure to make sure i was comfortable, and demonstrated excellent technical skill during the application. taking into consideration: customer service, professionalism, technical ability, customer experience, end product, satisfaction and over all experience i would give Tracey 11/10. If you are thinking about getting your lips pigmented I Highly recommend seeing Tracey for your lip blush.

Katrina B

I love my lips! It was my first time getting lip blush and Tracey made me feel so comfortable. She checked in on me and made sure I was happy with my shape before proceeding. She was very thoughtful and detail-oriented which I really appreciated. Tracey also did a thorough consultation prior to starting too-- I felt safe during the whole process! Highly recommend if your looking for a PMU for lips!

Anna Dinh

I got my lip blush done by Tracey (@tray_levres on IG) and I couldn’t be happier with the results! She was extremely professional, made sure I was comfortable during my sessions and checked in on me often during the healing process. If I had any questions/concerns, she would tell me exactly what to do to make the healing smooth, and I never had any problems! My lips healed perfectly. She corrected my lip color (my upper lip was slightly darker than the bottom) and chose the perfect shade that I wanted. The color turned out even better than I expected after healing and I constantly get compliments from all my friends. Thank you Tracey and Meraki for the wonderful experience!

K N

Lip Colour That Lasts
Lip blush is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that will surely transform your look.
You’ll have a lively complexion 24/7, and you’ll never have to worry about retouching your lipstick throughout the entire day. This procedure provides natural results for a more even brilliant colour and fuller lip. By enhancing the borders, your lips will also look more symmetrical and defined!

Lip blush is an opportunity to colour correct and lighten dark undertones- giving you that consistent soft nude pink pout everyday!
The results last around 1-3 years depending on lifestyle and skin factors. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough to sell you – the procedure stimulates collagen production which means more natural fullness to your lips!

What are you waiting for?

Book with your artist

Book With Tracey

Color Correction: Additional $100
Touch Up (Before 3 Months of Initial Appointment): $55
Touch Up (Before 1 Year of Initial Appointment): $105
Touch Up (Before 2 Years of Initial Appointment): 25% off Original Price
Touch Up (After 2 Years of Initial Appointment): Grandfathered Price
All pricing is based on skill and time in the industry.

Initial Appointment with Tracey: $405

All pricing is based on skill and time in the industry.

Lip blush

General
Can I pick my own colours?

Every client has their own customized formula.

During the consultation I assess the natural undertones of the lip before discussing preferred colour choices. Depending on your complexion and keeping in mind the client's preferred colours choices, I suggest options before customizing mixes to best suit your skin tone and lip tone. The lip blush technique is meant for soft results. I do not over-line or tattoo strong colours.

I will not tattoo cool colours on any lips that have hyperpigmentation including even after colour correction is done. Cool colours will make hyperpigmented areas darker especially as time goes on.

How long does it last?

This relies heavily on client after-care and lifestyle factors. On average it lasts 1-2 years before significant fading in the middle of the lips.

What are the benefits of getting lip blush done?

It is perfect for those who want a more defined, even and natural colour to their lips. Most hyperpigmentation (dark areas) can be colour corrected and transformed for a lighter and brighter look. Please see below for more information on colour correction.

What if I have a lip tattoo from another artist?

Anyone with previous lip tattoos must email a clear photo of their bare lips in natural/bright light at: info@merakibeautybar.com before booking an appointment.

What is normal?

● Mild swelling, bruising, itchiness, tightness and thin scabbing.

● Dark and slightly uneven appearance during healing. The tattoo
will darken for the next 2 days after the procedure and then
lighten after scabbing.

● Colour change or colour fading until Week 6 then the colour will then normalize. Keep in mind adjustments will be made during the touch-up appointment which is around 2 months after.

● Its very important to have the first touch up 6-8 weeks after the
first session, then every 1-2 years to keep your tattoos looking
fresh and beautiful!. An email or in-person photo consultation may be necessary to determine if you need a touch up or a repeat of the entire procedure depending on how long it’s been.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Meraki or your Lip Blush Artist.

What is the healing process like?

Please see Healing & Aftercare section on the Brows Page.

How long will the healing take?

Healing time consists of 7-10 days but this solely depends on your body and its’ healing. There are some who heal in 4 days, but some in 3 weeks. Please try to schedule your events accordingly.

Policy
Before you book, you are unable to continue with the procedure if you have any of the following:

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Under the age of 18 (need parental consent)
• Botox (wait at least 3 weeks before booking an appointment)
• Fillers (wait at least 6 weeks before booking an appointment)
• Have taken alcohol 2 days before procedure
• Have taken blood thinning medication
• Hepatitis/Jaundice
• On Accutane within one year
• Eczema on the area of procedure
• Epilepsy
• HIV
Must advise physician and provide a DRs note before booking
• Undergoing chemotherapy
• Diabetic
• On any heart medication
• On any medication that causes higher risk of bleeding/bruising

*If you are unsure the medication you are taking may affect our procedure, please email us prior to booking your appointment for approval*

*If you are unsure, please send a clear photo of your current lips for approval prior to booking.

Note:
• The deposit will be forfeited if you show up to the appointment with anything listed above.
• An additional $100 will be added on top of the artist's base rate for cover up work that requires colour correction.
• Any touch ups which were missed during the lockdown (March 2020 - June 2020) will no longer be valid. The touch up price will be applied to the time of your initial appointment

Exceptions:
The above touch up policy after 2 years does not apply to clients that paid $250 or LESS at their initial appointment as these are introductory artist prices.
If you paid $250 or LESS at your initial appointment, the touch up price for after 2 years will be the same price as your initial appointment. There will not be a complimentary touch up included.

TRAVELLING
As Meraki Beauty Bar has customers in multiple cities, be advised that we will be travelling to different locations throughout the year. Rates vary in each city due to travelling expenses. Kindly note that while we will make every effort to make ourselves available for your 6th week touch ups however, we cannot guarantee an appointment in your city. However, all customers can make an appointment with our primary location in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

DEPOSITS, CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING
Please be ON TIME for your appointment. Should you be late 15 minutes or more, your deposit will be forfeited and you will need to book a new appointment with a new deposit.
All appointments require a NON-REFUNDABLE $105 deposit towards the full procedure. If you wish to reschedule your appointment, you must notify us 72 hours prior to your initial appointment. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your deposit. If you reschedule more than once, another $105 deposit is required. If you wish to cancel your appointment, your deposit remains non-refundable.
Deposits made cannot be transferred to other services.
If your artist is unable to achieve the requested technique due to your pre-existing work, they may offer an alternative technique. If you and your artist cannot come to an agreement, we have the right to refuse service and the deposit will be non-refundable.

Lip Blush Touch-up
When can I book my touch up appointment?

Your one free touch up appointment should be booked immediately after your initial appointment.  The booking should be at the 6 to 8 week mark from the initial appointment. If you book before then, please be advised there may be a higher chance that your brows will still be healing and will still be very sensitive. As a result, it may be more painful. It is your job to book the touch up appointment as many people cancel, reschedule, and your artist may be fully booked. Your free touch up will only have a period of 3 months from the initial appointment.  If you surpass your 3-month time, your touch up cost will automatically be $100.  Additional touch ups will be at a certain cost depending on the time from the initial appointment.

Touch ups:

Touch ups for Lip blush are dependent on the artist.  Please look at touch up pricing.

Your touch up after initial appointment must be at least 6 to 8 weeks.  If you book before then, please be advised there may be a higher chance that your brows are still healing and will still be very sensitive. As a result, it may be more painful.

It is your responsibility to book the touch up appointment depending on availability as many people cancel, reschedule, or the artist is fully booked.  Should you schedule a touch up appointment, not show up, or be late more than 15 minutes, you will be charged the full appointment amount.  Additional touch ups after the complimentary one will be at a portion of the first cost.

There are many factors as to why your permanent makeup may not last. This includes not following aftercare instructions, excessive sun exposure without wearing sunscreen, skin types that tend to be dry or flakey (eczema), using chemical peels and exfoliants frequently on the area etc.

Process
Sterilization

Meraki Beauty Bar is fully licensed and insured. This includes Permanent Cosmetics Technician license, Eyelash Extensions license, Tattoo Removal license, Laser Tattoo Removal license,  Burnaby Health Inspection license, and the City of Burnaby Business license.  All licenses are passed.
The highest level of sanitation standards must be used when it comes to permanent cosmetics, eyelash extensions, and laser removal. This is important especially when open skin is involved for permanent cosmetics.

● Cavicide and PreEmpt CS20 are used to disinfect the working area, procedure chair, and countertops.

● All tools, needles, utensils are all brand new and disposed of after each client.

● Each disposable needle is opened in front of you.

● A paper bed lining is used and disposed of after each client

Consultation

Consultation is preferably the same day as procedure. 30 minute consultation, 30-40 minutes of lip mapping and 1 to 2 hours of the actual procedure. For a total of 2-4 hours for the entire appointment depending on your desired shape and thickness.

Photos

A section in our consent form covers photo consent used for social media and training purposes.  If you wish to not have your face on any of these platforms it is encouraged to not sign that section of the consent form.  The photo your artist takes before the procedure will always be taken and strictly used for reference and will not be used for social media and training purposes if this section of the consent form is not signed.

Foods to avoid before your procedure
Avoid any natural blood thinning foods (as much as possible):

•  Garlic – Contains allicin, which may have antiplatelet effects.
•  Ginger – Has salicylate content (like aspirin) that can reduce clotting.
•  Turmeric – Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning potential.
•  Cayenne Pepper – High in salicylates; can improve blood flow and prevent clotting.
•  Cinnamon – Contains coumarin, which may have anticoagulant effects in large amounts.
•  Vitamin E–rich foods (e.g., almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach) – May interfere with clotting in high doses.
•  Omega-3 fatty acids – Found in fatty fish (salmon, sardines), chia seeds, and flaxseeds; can reduce platelet aggregation.
•  Ginkgo Biloba – A common herbal supplement that may inhibit platelet activity.
•  Green tea – Contains natural compounds that may mildly thin blood.
•  Berries – Some (like blueberries, cranberries) are high in salicylates.

preperation
and
aftercare
Appointment Preparation
Appointment Preparation

•  Exfoliate and make sure lips are NOT DRY!
•  The lips cannot be worked on if they are dry and have any sort of flaking. The needle will snag dry skin which causes sensitivity and bleeding. Bleeding will push pigment out and not allow it to settle.  This will negatively impact healed results.
•  Bleeding pushes pigment out and affects healed results.
•  If you get cold sores, take anti-viral meds before the procedure.
•  No alcohol the day before or day of—this increases bleeding.
•  No caffeine on the day of—this also increases bleeding.
•  Avoid any natural blood thinning foods (as much as possible): garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, vitamin e–rich foods, omega-3 fatty acids, ginkgo biloba, green tea , berries.
•  You can take Tylenol 30 mins before to ease pain. DO NOT take Advil, Aleve, etc.—they thin blood and cause bleeding.
•  During COVID, we can’t provide blankets. We suggest to bring your own and some earphones for comfort.
•  We won’t work on lips with strong color from another artist. If you show up without prior approval, the appointment is canceled and deposit lost.
•  You’ll get more detailed instructions in your confirmation email.

Healing & Aftercare
Healing & Aftercare

Please closely follow these aftercare instructions to ensure the formation of thin scabs and thus better colour retention.

DO NOT

‍•  Scrub, rub, or pick at the scabs/crusts that form. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it’s ready, the pigment
underneath can be pulled out.
‍•  Use any makeup on the lips while scabs are present.
‍•  Sweat profusely until all scabs are gone
‍•  Use any Retin-A, Glycol Acids, or harsh exfoliants on the lips during or after healing.
‍•  Expose area to excessive sun or tanning beds for 6 weeks.
‍•  Swim in a pool/submerge tattoo in water for 2 weeks after your procedure.

For the first 4 hours after the procedure:

Keep the tattoo completely dry (NO ointment). Keep moving your lips to bring down swelling. Once every hour, use a damp cotton pad and swipe across the lips hard enough to see pigment come off on the pad.

afterwards

caring for your lip blush

Always keep the tattoo protected and moisturized by applying a thin layer of aquaphor healing ointment with a clean Q-Tip every 30-60 minutes. This will help soothe discomfort and dryness. You will need to avoid any other lip balms and products during the healing process. Continue swiping the lips once every hour for the first day.

Immediately After

•  AVOID TOUCHING the tattooed area with your hands. If you do not have a clean q-tip you must ensure your hands are properly washed before and after touching the tattoo.
•  A small number of people get a reaction to the numbing solution after the procedure. If the skin around the tattooed area breaks out in small pimples or a heat rash, it usually goes away on its own within the week. Contact the shop immediately if this occurs so the technician can make a note of the reaction and follow-up with you. Make sure not to pick at the rash.

Days 3-4

Scabs will start to appear. DO NOT EVER FORCEFULLY WIPE OR PEEL OFF SCABS PREMATURELY.

Only use dabbing motions on the area to dry or apply ointment. Scabs usually fall off in 2-3 days.

Week 1-2

Around this time the skin will be healed enough to go back to your regular cleansing and make up routine. You still want to avoid harshly scrubbing the area. Make up can be applied on top of lip balm.

To ensure tattoo longevity

•  Wear sunblock on the lips (at least SPF 30) to prevent fading.
•  Use aquaphor (or petrolatum ointment equivalent) to keep the area moisturized. Use a thin layer of this underneath other lip products- Make up may contain ingredients (ex. minerals) that may darken your lips
•  Smoking and sunlight will DARKEN the colour of your lips

meet your lip blush artist

Tracey Nguyen
Lip Blush Artist

Working in the dental field, the first thing I notice about someone is their smile. Since nothing enhances a smile better than a pretty gloss or lipstick, I'm so happy to have joined the permanent make up industry as a lip blush artist to be able to make a difference in someone's smile and help them feel beautiful with a simple stroke. To me, beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. I’m lucky to be working with these inspiring ladies at Meraki Beauty Bar that help do that!

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