Little Ferns Cosmetics

05/21/2026

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

I always make sure that I have an in-depth consultation with my clients before starting any type of service. It’s important for me to understand what the client is coming in for, and what their expectations are

Every now and then I have a client coming in for something that they either want covered up or simply to make their morning routine a little bit easier and faster. Either way I need to be able to hear from them directly what the purpose of their appointment is.

After consulting with my client, I then begin mapping and contouring around the lips. And some cases I am able to include parts of a client lip that may not show any natural color- and this is where the misconception of lip blushing makes people lips bigger comes from. I do not make anybody’s lips physically larger (as that is more in line with lip filler) but I can help contour a shape that works with your natural lips to help create more definition in the lips.

After my client approves the mapping, we then go onto color matching. Some clients bring in their own lip, gloss or lipstick for me to color match and others bring in pictures of inspiration that they would like to closely resemble. I Watch my color mix to make sure that they are happy and then I move on to the actual tattoo.

I outline every single pair of lips that I do regardless, if they are wanting a lip liner affect or not. This helps me see exactly where I’m going, and helps me keep in line with the contour that we adjusted. Periodically throughout my outline I check my pressure by wiping with a Q-tip along that area. I just tattooed to make sure that I’m using enough pressure and the tip of my needle is long enough to be able to tattoo the area properly.

Once my outline is finished and I have adjusted my machine and needle and hand pressure to what my client needs, then begin the shading part, which is the fun part for me. This takes up the majority of the tattooing time. I work in light layers to build color, and some areas require more work than others.

Once the tattoo is finished, I apply a cooling Gloss over the area and while there might be a tiny bit of swelling here and there, overall the color should appear

05/12/2026

And maybe a touch of isopropyl alcohol fumes too

05/09/2026

Lip blushing color matching is a customized process where we choose a pigment based on your natural lip tone, undertones, healed results, and the final look you want — not just the color you see in the bottle.

A few important things clients should know:

• Lip blush heals much softer and lighter than it looks immediately after the appointment. Most colors heal 30–50% lighter.

• Your natural lip color matters. The pigment blends with the tone already in your lips, so the healed result will look different from person to person even if the same pigment is used.

• Undertones are very important. Some lips pull cool, purple, dark, or uneven, while others are naturally warm or pale. The color choice is adjusted to balance and neutralize those tones when needed.

• Photos of other clients are inspiration, not guarantees. Everyone’s skin, lip tissue, lifestyle, and healing process are different.

• The goal is usually enhancement, not heavy lipstick. Lip blush is meant to create a soft, natural-looking tint and improved definition.

03/28/2026

Your secret is safe with me- I’ll listen and validate you even if I think you’re wrong, you’ll just never know 😭😂🫶🏻

03/25/2026

Each one of my clients has a customize color mixed to their preferences based on their skin tone, hair and eye color as well as they make up that they usually wear.

💄 Often I have clients come in with their favorite lip, gloss or lipstick or even liner and we color match almost exactly to that color.. sometimes I even have clients who are conflicted in which color they feel is suitable for them and I helped them decide during their consultation.

Lip blushing is very fun for me, it brings out a creativity in myself that makes me look forward to coming into work 🩷

Whether you need assistance and helping, choose a color that’s suitable for every day where or you would like me to color match to your favorite lipstick that you already wear, I’m happy to help.

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👩🏻 Ashley Lang, PMU Artist
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📍 Falls Church, VA

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Ash Lang, owner of Little Ferns Cosmetics located in 📍 Alexandria, Virginia has won “Best In The City” DC by DC Magazine multiple times 🫶🏻

12/12/2025

Many of you are aware that my husband and I have started to grow our family. We are very excited for the next chapter in our life!

I am starting to pre book appointments for when I am back in February and March so please feel free to book via my website link in my bio for then. PRE BOOKING SALE- I am giving $100 off new appointments for those who pre-book before the new year! This does not apply to those who have had their appointment rescheduled into the new year. BOOK NOW!

Please feel free to message me regarding appointments if you have any questions, and my assistant Elissa or I will get back to you,

Yes I’ll be busy with our baby girl, but that doesn’t mean I’ll be forgetting about all of you. Please please please reach out if you have any questions at all!