Course curriculum

  • 2

    What Is Dark Lip Neutralization?

    • What Is Dark Lip Neutralization?

    • Who is Dark Lip Neutralization for?

    • What is MELANIN?

    • Types Of Melanin

    • Skin Conditions Related to Melanin

    • Hyper-pigmentation Vs Melanin

    • Anatomy & Special Characteristics of Dark Lips

    • Melanin Quiz

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    Dark Lip Color Theory

    • How We Perceive Colour

    • Different Types of Dark Lip Colours

    • Which Colour Is Best To Use For Dark Lips?

    • Complimentary Colours & Neutralization

    • Analogous Colours

    • Hue, Saturation, & Value

    • Tint, Shade, Tone

    • Warm & Cool Colours

    • How To Determine Which Shade Of Orange To Use

    • When You Need To Use Yellow Pigment

    • Why We Tattoo The Entire Lip And Not Just The Dark Areas

    • Colors To Avoid At All Costs

    • When To Add Pink On Fitz 4 And Up

    • Client Expectations & Desires Vs Choosing Colour

    • Determining Easy Candidates In Fitz 4 And Up

    • Colour Theory for Dark Lips

    • Identifying The Hue, Saturation & Value - Homework Assignment

    • PDF Download Assignments - Identifying The Hue, Saturation, & Value

    • Identifying Pigment Characteristics - Homework Assignment

    • PDF Download Assignments - Identifying Pigment Characteristics

    • Choosing The Proper Corrector Colour - Homework Assignment

    • PDF Download Assignments - Choosing The Proper Corrector Colour

    • Color Picking Decision Tree For Printout

    • Dark Lip Colour Theory Quiz

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    Choosing Color For Ethnic Clients (Fitz 3-6)

    • Choosing Color for Katrina (Fitz 5)

    • Choosing Color for Joyana (Fitz 6)

    • Choosing Color for Helena (Fitz 3)

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    Correcting & Coverups For Fitz 1-3

    • How To Tone Down A Tattoo That Is Too Saturated

    • How To Add Saturation To A Dull Tattoo

    • How To Lighten A Colour That Is Too Deep

    • How To Deepen A Light Colour

    • Which Color is Best to Use? - Homework Assignment

    • What Is The Best Colour to Use - Homework Assignment #2

    • PDF Download Assignments - Which Color is Best to Use?

    • PDF Download Assignments - Which Color is Best to Use? #2

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    Pigments for Color Corrections

    • My Favourite Pigments for Dark Lip Corrections

    • A Little About The Pigments I Use

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    Liz Cook Interview About Pigments & Compounds

    • Question 1 - Who is Liz?

    • Question 2 - Formulation of Pigments

    • Question 3 - Titanium Dioxide and Lips

    • Question 4 - What is Lightfastness and How is It Related to Dark Lips Healing Overtime

    • Question 5 - Safest Type of Pigments to use on Dark Lips

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    The Danger of Tattooing Dark Lips

    • Will The Tattoo Enhance Darkness Overtime?

    • 15 Year Old Dark Lip Tattoo Examples

    • Real Risks and Problems You May Face When Tattooing Dark Lips

    • Hyper-pigmentation and Hypo-pigmentation

    • Hardest Candidates - When To Say "No"

    • Client Options When Things Go Wrong

    • Dr. Rai - World Renowned Plastic Surgeon and Doctor's Opinion on "How Melanin Is Affected In The Skin"

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    Consultation

    • Preparing Your Client For The Journey

    • Things To Explain At The Consultation

    • What Do Client's With Dark Lips Want?

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    Dark Lips Technique Theory - Special Tips

    • How To Tattoo Clients Who Want The Pink Part To Match The Darkness - Lip Camouflage

    • Layering Pigment Colours For Dark Lips

    • Neutralizing Male Lips

    • FAQs I've Had Over The Years Regarding Dark Lips

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    Shading Technique & Tattoo Machines

    • Machines & Shading Technique For Dark Lips

    • Proper Shading Technique, Stretch and Key Tips

    • Tattoo Machine & Needle Recommendations

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    Ashley Demo - Fitz 4

    • Consultation Process For Dark Lips

    • Choosing Colour For Dark Lips

    • Tattooing The Outline For Dark Lips

    • 1st Pass

    • 2nd Pass

    • 3rd Pass

    • 4th Pass

    • 5th Pass

    • 6th Pass

    • 7th Pass

    • 8th Pass - Layering Colours

    • Trolley Setup

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    Amit Demo - Fitz 4

    • Consultation

    • Choosing Colour For Dark Lips

    • Starting The Tattooing Process

    • Soft Outline

    • 1st Pass

    • 2nd Pass

    • 3rd Pass

    • 4th Pass

    • 5th Pass

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    Aftercare For Dark Lips

    • Aftercare For Dark Lips

    • Cold Sores/Infections

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    Healing

    • How The Lips Should Look Immediately After

    • Healing Stages Of Dark Lips

    • Dark Lips Healing - Case 1 (Active Hyper-pigmentation & Active Hypo-pigmentation)

    • Dark Lips Healing - Case 2 (Minimal Trauma)

    • Dark Lips Healing - Case 3 (Active Hyper-pigmentation & Hypo-pigmentation from Coldsores)

    • Dark Lips Healing - Case 4 (Ashley's Healing & Results)

    • Dark Lips Healing - Case 5 (Amit's Healing & Results)

    • Amit Healed Results

    • Ashley Day 2 Healing Process

    • Ashley Healed Results

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    Touchups

    • How To Work With Dark Lips On Touchups

    • What Happens If Some Areas Heal Stronger

    • Target Color And When To Use It

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    Final Exam

    • Final Exam

    • Answer Key - Identifying Hue, Saturation, & Value

    • Answer Key - Choosing Colors

    • Answer Key - Correcting & Coverups for Fitz 1-3

    • Answer Key - Correcting & Coverups for Fitz 1-3 #2

    • Answer Key - Identifying Pigment Characteristics

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    Extras

    • Dark Lip Neutralization from my Vegas Conference Seminar - FULL VIDEO 1080p

    • Where I Buy My Supply

    • Trolley Setup

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    Thank you!

    • Thank You From Me To You!

    • On-going Support

    • Congratulations!