Lip embroidery might have once succeeded only in creating a garish, cheap-lookin’ red pout but, today, it’s working to lend a natural pinkish flush to dull lips as well as even achieving a Korean gradient lip – deeper shades on the inner parts of the lips that fade to a lighter tone for a soft, kissable style.
Plus, if you can’t leave home without sweeping a little creamy colour onto your pout, then lip embroidery will save you lots of time in the mornings, not to mention, let you skip reapplying your lipstick throughout the day.
If naturally flushed lips sound too good to be true, read on, because we share everything you need to know about lip embroidery, including how the treatment goes, aftercare tips, and the best salons to visit in Singapore!
What Is Lip Embroidery?
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Lip embroidery is a semi-permanent treatment that uses an ultra-fine tattoo gun to deposit colour pigments onto the lips, which both enhances the lips’ colour and further defines the pout.
Similar to eyebrow embroidery, lip embroidery lets you wear the colours for about one to two years with the proper care, as the deposited shades will fade over time. Usually, organic pigments last for about one-and-a-half years, whereas inorganic pigments can stay on the skin for up to two years.
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Should you desire to keep the colours looking vibrant for longer, you can go for touch-up appointments too; otherwise, you can expect the shades to age gracefully until it returns to the natural colour of your lips.
Lip embroidery, lip blush, lip microblading, and lip micropigmentation are all the same thing – semi-permanent tattoos for the lips. However, they’re different from traditional lip tattoo procedures, which offer a permanent solution to a pale or hyperpigmented pout.
Traditional lip tattoos use thicker needles and carbon-rich tattoo ink to deposit dyes deeper into the skin. Lip embroidery, on the other hand, uses super fine nanoneedles to deposit micro-pigments into the superficial dermal layer of the skin, which causes less trauma to the lips too.
Does Lip Embroidery Hurt?
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The thought of having a needle penetrate the lips might seem way more terrifying than, say, an eyebrow embroidery procedure. However, when done properly, the lip embroidery process shouldn’t hurt.
The esthetician will apply a numbing cream to the lip and leave it on for about five to ten minutes before beginning the embroidery. You should feel pressure but no pain when the needle is pressed onto your skin.
What Happens During Lip Embroidery?
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A lip embroidery appointment should begin with a consultation, where the esthetician will show you the various shades available, as well as advise you on certain colours based on how well they complement your skin undertones and whether they’re visible over your natural lip tone.
During the consultation, feel free to show photos of your desired lip colour to the esthetician, whether it’s a light pastel pink or a deeper rosy red.
The esthetician will take your colour choices into consideration when advising you on a suitable shade for your lips, and you should agree to the final chosen colour before proceeding with the next steps of the lip embroidery.
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The esthetician will apply the numbing cream to your lips and cover them with a plastic film, leaving the cream to sit for about five to ten minutes.
Then, they’ll mark out the shape of your lips using a vibrant lip liner, as well as create extra contrast between the lips and the skin by colouring the surrounding skin white. This allows the esthetician to accurately trace the shape of the lips using the embroidery needle, later in the process.
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The esthetician typically has to perform the embroidery in about two to three layers on the lips to reach the desired shade.
Should your lips be hyperpigmented or have more dark areas, the esthetician might do the embroidery in two sessions; the first will be to even out your skin’s natural shade, and the second will be to fill your pout in with the colour of your choice.
What Can I Expect After Lip Embroidery?
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After lip embroidery, you can expect your lips to feel swollen and tender, especially in the first one to two days.
In the days that follow, don’t be surprised to find your lips scabbing, peeling, and feeling dry too, as it’s a normal part of the recovery process.
Your lips should be fully healed at the end of two weeks, which means no more scabbing or peeling, but a rosier and fuller-looking pout.
For best results after a lip embroidery, follow your esthetician’s aftercare tips.
Typically, you should refrain from peeling the scabs or dry skin from your lips, as well as try not to pucker or stretch your lips in the first two weeks.
Don’t take spicy foods or apply lip products that could irritate your still-healing skin, and even avoid doing physical activities that’ll cause you to sweat. Be gentle to your lips during the recovery period, and you’ll be able to enjoy a rosy lip blush soon after!
Where to Go For Lip Embroidery in Singapore
Monostudio
Monostudio conveniently located at Boat Quay, offers micro-needling services such as facial treatments, eyeliner embroidery, and, yes, lip embroidery.
An expert in Korean semi-permanent makeup and skincare, Monostudio’s esthetician was trained in Seoul under Ashley (@fromj_brow), who has conducted lessons in not just Korea, but Taiwan and Hong Kong too.
Since the studio is always on top of the latest K-beauty trends, it’s no wonder that it’s best loved for its Korean Lip Blush, which creates a soft, natural lip look similar to K-style gradient lips.
Monostudio’s Lip Blush creates darker rosy pigments at the inner areas of the lips and then lets the colour naturally fade towards the outer parts of the pout.
Since a Korean gradient lip can be tricky to nail each morning, this lip embroidery service is ideal for flaunting an effortlessly soft pout – with no need to fumble about with your lippies throughout the day too!
The Lip Blush is priced at S$570, including a touch-up session one month later at the time of writing. While the studio promises that the lip embroidery results are most accurate one month after the touch-up treatment, you’ll get to see rosier lips immediately after your first session.
Monostudio announces the opening of its reservation slots each month – follow the studio on Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date.
Jo Artysan
Looking for the Best Lip Specialist in the vibrant heart of Orchard Road? Look no further than Jo Artysan! Renowned by their loyal clientele as the trusted place to go, it’s no surprise they boast a stellar 4.9-star rating on Google reviews.
Whether you desire fuller pink lips or simply want to enhance your lip colour intensity and brightness, Jo Artysan welcomes anyone who seeks to enhance their natural beauty with confidence.
Their Lip Blush Embroidery service is known for its meticulous attention to detail, where skilled artists delicately enhance your lips to achieve a subtle, natural-looking fullness.
Before the lip embroidery service begins, you’ll have a one-to-one consultation and design with their skilled artist, which discusses preferences, colour, style and results. This is to ensure each procedure done is tailored to best compliment your features and unique preferences. The commitment to perfection is evident in the consistently stunning results achieved at their salon.
What makes Jo Artysan truly exceptional is their steadfast dedication to premium quality and results. Through meticulous attention to detail and the use of the finest pigments and tools, you can now achieve breathtaking outcomes that last up to one to two years, while also enhancing the vibrancy and allure of your lips.
Experience the difference with their gentle approach, prioritising both beauty and comfort!
Jo Artysan’s professional team of artists also provide expert guidance and care throughout the entire process, from initial consultation to aftercare. They prioritise your comfort and satisfaction, ensuring every service meets your expectations and leaves you feeling amazing with your freshly pigmented pouts!
Do note that they go by appointment only and reservation a week ahead will ensure you get the slot that you want.
Their Lip Blush Embroidery service price starts from S$1,300 (Senior), for two sessions to be completed within a span of two months.
Lebellbrow Studio
Lebellbrow Studio might be recognised for its eyebrow embroidery services, but it doesn’t fall short when it comes to lip embroidery too.
This luxe studio offers two different types of lip embroidery style, one is the Nano Candy Lips, which is ideal for bumping up the lightness and vibrance of naturally dark lips, and the other is the Nano Korean Tinted Lips, which creates a soft K-style gradient pout.
Since Lebellbrow Studio uses high-quality nano pigment dyes from the US, you can expect a beautiful vibrant flush on your lips once they’ve fully healed.
The Nano Lip Embroidery is priced at S$488, inclusive of one touch-up session that’s valid for four months after your first appointment and aftercare gel.
Do note that you have to make a reservation at least one day in advance.
JPro Beauty
Whether you’re hoping to add some vibrance to your dull lips or skip blending out your lippies to achieve Korean gradient pout each day, there’s a lip embroidery service that’s just right for you at JPro Beauty.
JPro Beauty is another studio that’s earned many awards as “best eyebrow embroidery salon” in Singapore, but also offers quality lip embroidery services for customers looking to flaunt a healthy flush without makeup.
Estheticians at JPro Beauty are pros at achieving various lip looks through lip embroidery. The salon’s Collagen Lip embroidery gives the lips an even flush of colour throughout, whereas the Gradient Lip embroidery concentrates more pigment on the inner ares of the lips for a just-been-kissed style.
JPro Beauty’s Gradient Lip Embroidery (best for lighter-coloured lips) is priced at S$588, and the Collagen Lip Embroidery (best for darker-coloured lips) is priced at S$688 at the time of writing.
These prices are before a 20% discount, and include one touch-up session valid for six months after the first appointment.
Brow Meister
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Brow Meister is widely recognised as one of Singapore’s premier salons for semi-permanent makeup, especially in the art of Korean Lip Tinting.
Founder Min Kim has received training and certification in Korea, establishing herself as the go-to expert for all things Korean in this field.
At Brow Meister, the focus of lip tinting is on revitalising both the colour and shape of your lips through their advanced Microblading technique.
This meticulous process involves depositing pigments with precision using a PMU machine, resulting in lips that are not only beautiful but also appear naturally more youthful.
Unlike lip embroidery, lip tinting adds an alluring hue to your lips, similar to a stain or balm.
Their service is also completely customisable, and you’ll even be able to select your preferred pigmentation level depending on your natural lips colour and shape.
Additionally, Brow Meister provides solutions for lip colour correction and uneven pigmentation!
Brow Meister Lip Embroidery is priced at S$650 at the the time of writing.
GTC Beauty
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Thinking about changing the colour of your lips from dull to a healthy pink? Consider scheduling a lip embroidery appointment at GTC Beauty to enhance your lips with a semi-permanent colour.
Located just a brief 5-minute stroll from the Havelock MRT station, GTC Beauty is conveniently accessible to everyone.
GTC Beauty’s semi-permanent lip embroidery treatment stands as one of their most sought-after services as their skilled beauticians utilise the finest quality pigments and tools.
You’ll most definitely leave GTC Beauty with a lip stain that’s naturally stunning and long-lasting!
Get this lip embroidery for S$388 instead of S$488 on our Salon Finder.
Erabelle
Flaunt a new balance and symmetry in your facial features with Erabelle’s lip embroidery services.
This elegant, luxurious studio offers signature eyebrow embroidery, alongside eyeliner embroidery and lip embroidery, using a Soft Shading technique.
The Soft Shading technique uses multiple dots to fill in the lips for a graceful, natural finish. Even without creating harsh lines, however, the estheticians at Erabelle are experts in subtly shaping the lips to grant greater balance to the facial features. Your lips won’t just look rosier, but more in harmony with the rest of your face too.
The studio also advises customers on a lip colour that’s “as natural as tinted lip balm”, so that you don’t wear a garish pout afterwards, but one that’s like your lips but better.
The Brow & Beauty Boutique
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The Brow & Beauty Boutique has been a trusted name in Singapore’s semi-permanent makeup industry. They’re dedicated to providing genuine, friendly service and ensuring customer satisfaction, all while striving for natural-looking results.
When you book an appointment, it begins with a consultation and design phase, covering aspects like colour, style, and other options for your lip enhancement.
Once you’re satisfied with the design, your artist applies numbing cream to make the experience more comfortable.
The entire process typically takes about two to three hours, and your lip embroidery can last anywhere from two to five years under the best circumstances.
We also love that Brow and Beauty Boutique uses high-quality, organic, plant-based pigments that doesn’t cause any skin irritation, even for those with sensitive skin!
Brow and Beauty Boutique Lip Embroidery is priced at S$980 at the time of writing.
Brow Studio Expert
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Brow Studio Expert is renowned for providing top-tier lip embroidery services in Singapore, utilising premium materials imported from Korea.
What sets them apart is that all their materials are crafted from organic, natural ingredients, which are much gentler on your lips.
Regrettably, the Far East Plaza location has closed, and the salon has now relocated to Chinatown.
Here’s a helpful tip: If you’re uncertain about which treatment is best for you, you can easily schedule a complimentary consultation with their skilled technicians.
They’ll walk you through each step of the process, ensuring you have a clear understanding. Rest assured, you’re under no obligation to proceed with any of their services after the consultation.
Their Nano Crystal Lip Embroidery is priced at S$799 at the time of writing.
Highbrow
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Highbrow has built a strong reputation as a premier salon for eyebrow embroidery and is equally skilled in the art of lip embroidery.
Much like their highly sought-after eyebrow embroidery service, their lip embroidery offers a personalised salon treatment using organic, skin-friendly pigments.
This treatment provides a lasting shade you’ll adore, typically spanning one to two years and is perfect if you wish to enhance, brighten, or add a subtle tint to your natural lip colour.
Regardless of your goal, Highbrow is there to guide you through the process, ensuring you achieve the perfect shade, whether it’s a hint of pink, red, or any other colour you desire, all with a natural-looking result!
If you’d like to inquire about the pricing for Highbrow Lip Embroidery, you can send them a DM here.
Brow Date
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Brow Date takes pride in offering lip embroidery services as one of the standout features on their salon menu as Founder Claudia Lee’s philosophy is centred on enhancing each customer’s natural beauty.
To create a customised pigment blend that perfectly matches your undertone, their skilled beauticians commence each session with a comprehensive skin tone analysis.
This ensures that the dyes used to enhance your lips will seamlessly complement your complexion.
With the ideal shade of pigment and a natural “My Lips But Better” (MLBB) effect, you’ll leave the salon brimming with confidence, feeling truly comfortable in your own skin!
Their lip embroidery is priced at S$700 at the time of writing.
Avone Beauty Secrets
Whether you’re after a subtle, natural nude shade or a bold, vivacious hue, Avone Beauty Secrets’ lip embroidery will have you flaunting your pout like a true superstar.
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Their 9V Ultimate Nano Lips Embroidery is well-known for its antioxidant-infused nano-pigments that delivers extended longevity for up to two years, and minimal downtime.
What’s truly remarkable is that the treatment is so gentle that it doesn’t require any numbing cream!
To find out the pricing for Avone Beauty Secrets’ 9V Ultimate Nano Lips Embroidery, simply visit their website here.
Beauty Recipe
If you’re searching for a salon that uses organic dyes for lip embroidery, then Beauty Recipe is the place to visit.
Beauty Recipe’s Nano Lip Blushing Embroidery deposits only premium organic colour pigments onto your lips to bump up their flush. The dye particles are much smaller and penetrate the skin easily, which reduces the time needed for the lip embroidery process and minimises trauma to the lips.
Customers experience less pain and less swelling after too – this one’s ideal for those with more sensitive skin.
Get two sessions of Beauty Recipe’s Lip Blushing Embroidery for S$588.
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