Blade Boutique

Permanent Makeup · Randburg, Johannesburg

Dark lip neutralisation in Randburg

Dark lip neutralisation: corrective PMU that brings naturally dark or unevenly pigmented lips to a soft, even, natural tone.

Also known as: lip hyperpigmentation treatment, dark lip neutralization, lip neutralisation, lip neutralization, hyperpigmentation lip correction, ethnic lip correction, melanin lip correction, dark lip correction

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R2,800 · 1.5 - 2 hours · Perfection session included

Studio in Bromhof, Randburg · 15 min from Sandton · 20 min from Fourways

Dark lip neutralisation by Sam at Blade Boutique
  • ★★★★★ 5.0 Google
  • 40+ reviews
  • 12+ years experience
  • Permablend + Evenflo pigments
  • PhiBrows certified
  • Balance Wellness Centre, Bromhof

What dark lip neutralisation is

Dark lip neutralisation (also called lip hyperpigmentation treatment) uses warm-toned Permablend pigments in layered sessions to soften the appearance of dark or unevenly pigmented lips. A specialist treatment in short supply in South Africa — Sam has trained extensively in lip neutralisation for melanin-rich skin and is one of the most-booked providers for this work in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Most clients benefit from 2-3 sessions for the deepest results; a first session alone delivers visible softening.

How the session works

  1. 1.

    Consultation and mapping

    We talk through the look, shape and pigment shade. Sam maps everything in pencil before any pigment touches the skin. Nothing is locked in until you approve it.

  2. 2.

    Numbing

    Layered topical numbing for full comfort throughout the session. Lips get a stronger numbing protocol.

  3. 3.

    Pigment session

    60 to 90 minutes of careful, deliberate work using Permablend or Evenflo pigments custom-mixed for your skin tone.

  4. 4.

    Aftercare brief

    You go home with an aftercare kit and a clear day-by-day healing guide. Sam is on WhatsApp if anything comes up.

What’s included

  • · Full consultation and mapping
  • · Layered numbing
  • · Premium Permablend or Evenflo pigment
  • · Aftercare kit
  • · Perfection session within 4 weeks (missed follow-ups will be charged)

Healed results

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Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Before and after: Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Before and after: Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Before and after: Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Before and after: Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Before and after: Healed · Dark lip neutralisation
Healed · Dark lip neutralisation

Questions about dark lip neutralisation

Most PMU results look beautiful for 1 to 3 years before needing a colour boost. Eyeliner can last 3-5 years. Pigment fades gently and stays true to tone because we use Permablend and Evenflo.
Sam numbs thoroughly before and during the session. Most clients describe it as mild discomfort, similar to tweezing. Lips are the most sensitive; layered numbing is used for those.
We map and approve shape and shade together before any pigment touches the skin. Nothing is locked in until you say yes. Your included perfection session at 4 weeks fine-tunes anything that softened too much during healing.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours before, no blood thinners for 48 hours prior, no waxing or tinting in the area for 2 weeks. A full prep guide is sent on booking.
Dark lip neutralisation is R2,800. This price includes your perfection session at 4 weeks at no extra cost. Later maintenance touch-ups are priced separately — r1,100 touch-up (under 12 months).

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