About
PMU (Permanent Makeup) lips, often referred to as lip blushing or lip tattooing, is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure where pigment is gently deposited into the lips using a specialized machine or hand tool. It enhances the natural color, defines the border, and adds the illusion of fullness, typically lasting 2 to 3 years.
Key Aspects of PMU Lips
- Techniques: Artists can do a soft, feathered Lip Blush (a flushed, tinted look), full solid lipstick looks, or Lip Neutralization (correcting dark, cool, or uneven lip tones with warm-based pigments).
- The Process: The appointment usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours, starting with mapping and numbing. A mandatory touch-up session is done 6 to 8 weeks later to perfect the shade and fill in healed, faded spots
- Healing & Cost: Lips will look bright or dark immediately after and peel over a few days before settling into a soft, natural tint. Prices vary heavily based on location and artist expertise.