WV signature lips
WV signature lips
Wake up every day with the full and juicy lips you deserve.
We specialize in lip blushing that is an undetectable, and seamless glow-up of your natural shape + color, helping you achieve effortless beauty.
how it works.
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PRE VISIT
Are you ready to book your dream lips?
Take a few moments to look over our FAQ & Booking Policies and review our Pre & Post Care to help determine if a consult is necessary or if you can proceed with booking our Signature Lip Service.
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INITIAL VISIT
Your first visit with us is so important! It can be intimidating and nerve wracking to have a cosmetic tattoo, especially for the first time! We understand that and work to make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk through our doors. Maris’ philosophy is that less is always more, especially at the initial session.
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PERFECTION VISIT
Your second visit with us is just as important as the first! To achieve long lasting and perfected results, your brows/lips will need a second session 6-12 weeks after the Initial. This also allows for any adjustments to shape and pigment to be made. Remember Maris’ philosophy that less is more? This the session that will allow for “more” if needed!
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ONGOING CARE
After your Initial + Perfection Visits are completed, maintenance appointments are usually needed every 1-4years.
The time frame is difference for very client due to skin type, lifestyle, what service is preformed and many other factors.
WHAT IS LIP BLUSHING?
Lip Blush is cosmetic tattoo technique used to enhance your natural lip shape, symmetry, and color. A customized pigment is applied to add definition and conceal imperfections, tailored to match your skin tone and personal preference.
Initially, your lips will resemble the appearance of a lipstick, gradually softening into a subtle and natural-looking lip tint when they heal. With a touch of gloss or balm, your lips will stay beautiful 24/7!
This procedure is ideal for anyone who:
Wants fullness without surgery or fillers
Wants to add symmetry to the lips + define shape
Wants to brighten natural lip color
Wants to restores color to lips that are pale
Wants easy, effortless beauty
Book your Lip Blush session now for lusciously beautiful lips!
FAQs
FAQs
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Experience. Maris has been in the beauty industry for 20+ years, 7+ as a cosmetic tattoo artist, continuously learning. She has won numerous awards for her makeup artistry and has been published in several international, national and local magazines. She has worked on thousands of faces, from models and celebrities to brides and women everywhere. In early 2019 Maris completed her 1000th brow and is continually learning and achieving new certifications.
Your safety is taken very seriously, and we use only disposable tools that are opened in front of you. The highest quality ink and numbing agents are used to keep you comfortable and ensure the best HEALED results. Maris is a licensed Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, works in a fully licensed tattoo shop, and is fully insured.
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You can book online or by texting/calling 423-456-9838
Maris is available to see clients BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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You'll find us located at 1302 S Willow St. in Chattanooga.
We share our space with Empress Tattoo in a beautiful historic red brick house.
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Yes! We offer verbal in-person or virtual consults. Our in-person consults include mapping and pre-draw of the brows.
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Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, age, metabolism, medications, and pigment color affect the longevity of your cosmetic tattoo. The sun will also affect the rate at which these pigments are broken down. A touch-up anywhere between 1 to 4 years depending on your skin and lifestyle will be required to keep your brows/lips looking fresh!
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Absolutely! Maris takes pictures of her work within 10 minutes of the end of the procedure, so that's how you'll look when you leave. Your brows/lips will darken over the next 2-3 days, but most people will think you've used a darker brow pencil r more lip stick than normal. There will be a small amount of flaking as well.
PRO-TIP: To get the best results plan to avoid sweating, sun, and swimming for at least ten days after.
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PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY. IF ANY OF THESE APPLY TO YOU, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US BEFORE BOOKING.
MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Diabetic (must be controlled + doctor's note required)
In treatment for cancer (must be off Chemo or Radiation for 6 months)
Pregnant/Nursing
Epilepsy (consult your doctor)
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Organ transplant (consult your doctor)
Viral infections (cold, flu, etc.) day of appointment
Skin irritations, a history of keloid scarring or psoriasis/eczema/rosacea near the treated
MEDICATION + VITAMIN CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Using Accutane or have used Accutane within the past year
If you are on any blood-thinning medications/vitamins you must stop taking them at least 24 hours prior to any appointment. These include, but are not limited to: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Turmeric, Vit E, Fish Oil/Omegas, Clopidogrel (Plavix), Dipyridamole (Persantine), Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Warfarin, Enoxaparin, Coumadin, Jantoven, Meloxicam)
On antibiotics day of appointment
Allergies? Please check with us prior to booking an appointment. We will provide a list of ingredients of all the products used.
OTHER CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Must be 18 years or older
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THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN COSMETIC TATTOO:
PRE CARE = 25%: Contraindications and adhering to pre care guidelines
SKIN REACTION = 25%: Factors we can’t control like skin type, genetics, medical conditions, etc.
ARTIST SKILL = 25%: Technique, pigments, tools, training and skill level
POST CARE = 25%: Following aftercare and adhering to post care guidelines
= FINALRESULTS
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We require anyone who has had their brows/lips previously tattooed/microbladed by another artist to book an in-person consultation before booking an appointment.
We cannot take all correction cases and will need to see your previous work to determine if we can take you on as a client. Working over previous tattooing is very difficult and can be unpredictable as the type of pigment/method used by the previous artist is unknown.
Correction appointments are far more time consuming and require higher level of expertise. ANYONE with previous work MUST be pre-approved by Maris prior to booking. If you arrive at your appointment with previous work and did not reach out to us before hand, your appointment will be canceled and you will be charged a cancelation fee.
We also offer Saline Lighting/Removal for those clients who are not good correction candidates!
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Every client has a new, sterile , single use needle. At the start of the appointment, you can observe the needle being taken out of a sterile package. On completion of the procedure, the needles are placed into a sharps container and then disposed of correctly. In addition, all items that come in contact with the client are fully disposable and single use.
Maris and Wild Violet are fully licensed, certified, insured as well as Tennessee Health Department inspected and approved and Maris maintains a Blood Born Pathogen training and certification.
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The pain level for the procedure is considered mild for most clients. Two types of topical anesthetics are used to make sure you comfortable during the procedure; however, pain tolerance varies from client to client.
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Yes, but if you follow Maris’ aftercare to the letter, you should scab very little!
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The initial sessions take about 2-2.5 hours, depending on the type of appointment. During this session, I will shape and style your brows/lips and make any changes needed. We then follow with pigment color selection. Once you are satisfied with the choices, we will apply numbing cream and begin the procedure.
The second perfecting session takes place 6-12 weeks after the initial session. This session will take approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete.
pre + post care
pre + post care
FACTORS IN COSMETIC TATTOO
Understanding the contributing factors in cosmetic tattoo is important before booking. We want you to feel informed and sure in your choices!
Pre Care, Artist Skill, Skin Reaction and Post Care all play equal parts in your final results.
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Your lips must be moisturized and not cracked, dry or chapped. Use a gentle scrub 3-5 days prior to your appointment and I recommend using Aquaphor in the week prior to keep lips as moisturized as possible.
History of cold sores (even just one)? you must take a prescription antiviral medication such as Acyclovir to take 3 days prior and 3 days after your Lip Blush appointment.
Day of: Avoid caffeine + do not workout.
24 hours prior: Stop taking blood thinners (ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil, etc.) and do not drink alcohol
2 weeks prior: Stop using any retinoids, glycolics or Vitamin C serums
3 week prior: No Botox, fillers, Microdermabrasion, chemical peels, etc.
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FIRST 10 DAYS
Gently blot area with clean tissue every 5-10 minutes until lymph oozing stops for the first day.
Gently wash area with soap 2x a day. Rinse with cool water and Pat dry with a clean paper towel. Do not rub your lips.
Apply aftercare ointment throughout the day as needed. Make sure to keep lips moist but do not over apply balm.
Gently wash lips with water after eating/drinking. Use a straw to drink.
WHAT TO AVOID
No products on lips for 1 week (other than balm + soap)
No picking or scratching lips.
No spicy foods or alcohol for the first 24 hours
No foreign body fluids in or around the lips for 5 days
No swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. for 14 days
No UV exposure, direct sunlight or tanning for 7 days
No extreme sweating for the first 5 days
No harsh products on lips. exfoliants, retinol acids, glycolic acids and alpha hydroxy acids for 30 days
No massages or facials for 10 days
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DAY 1: Your lips will look bold and bright right after your appointment. Swelling is normal and will go down by the next day. Lips may feel tender.
DAY 2: Lips may still have slight sensitivity. Swelling should be gone. Lips will still appear bright.
DAY 3-4: Lips will feel dry and chapped. They may peel at this stage.
DAY 7: Lips will appear soft and light, don't worry, pigment will come back in a few weeks!
DAY 21: Your lips should be looking great! The color should be back by this time..
6-12 WEEKS: This is the time frame you schedule your second appointment. This is crucial.! This is where we assess your new lips and see how your skin reacted. Here we can touch up the shape, color and any faded spots.
