Dark Lips Neutralization
Dark Lips Blushing — also called Dark Lips Neutralization or Dark Lips Correction — is the most difficult lip technique to execute and requires a highly skilled artist.
- Sessions
- 2+
- Between sessions
- 2 months
- Lasts
- 3+ years
About the treatment
What you see in the ink bottle is not what heals in the skin — this is science. Pigments that look pink can heal dark on lips that are considered “dark”: a noticeably darker top lip or darker outer corners, many African American, Black, Hispanic, Asian and mixed backgrounds, and lips with cold “blue” or “purple” undertones.
I was one of the first artists in Manhattan to work on melanated skin and dark lips, long before it was common, and it is still at the heart of my work.
I use safe pigments that focus on lightening the lips and correcting cold undertones. The goal end colors are beige, lighter tan, pink or peachy. Results typically last 3+ years.
Please keep in mind
This technique requires 2+ sessions. We monitor progress one session at a time, with 2 months between sessions. I do my absolute best to reach your desired end color, but it cannot be controlled as precisely as a regular lip blush.
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Booking policies
Before you book.
Clear policies keep the schedule fair for everyone — please read them before requesting your appointment.
Deposits
A non-refundable deposit reserves your appointment and is applied to your service price. It stays valid for one year. The only exception: if your doctor advises against the procedure, your deposit is refunded.
Changes, cancellations & no-shows
Reschedule or cancel online, with your “Manage my appointment” link, at least 24 hours before your appointment — up to two changes per deposit. Less than 24 hours before, it can’t be changed and a new date needs a new deposit. Not showing up, arriving more than 20 minutes late, or arriving with an active cold sore, flare-up or broken skin forfeits the deposit. You’ll get a confirmation and a reminder before your visit.
Payment & tax
Pay your deposit online by card or Apple Pay. Your card is saved securely by Stripe and the balance (plus any tip you choose) is charged to it at the end of your appointment — or pay with a QR code, including Klarna or Affirm to pay over time. New York State sales tax on permanent makeup (4.5%) is added to all prices.
The studio
By appointment only — no walk-ins. For safety and concentration, no guests or children are allowed in the treatment room.
Eligibility
Not possible while pregnant or breastfeeding, or within 6 months of taking Accutane. Some conditions — such as cancer, a serious illness, a clotting disorder, or thyroid, diabetes or blood-pressure conditions — need a letter from your doctor. Cold sores, blood thinners and skin conditions need some preparation, and the area must be clear on the day. The booking form walks you through it.
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Ready for your dark lips neutralization?
Christine takes two clients a day and is usually booked a few months ahead. Book online in a few minutes — a nonrefundable deposit reserves your date.