What Fitzpatrick Skin Type Am I? And Why It Matters Before You Book a Treatment
Ever wonder why you burn after 10 minutes in the sun, but your friend leaves the beach with a golden glow? Or why some skincare treatments leave one person radiant and another irritated? It all comes down to one thing: your Fitzpatrick skin type.
The Fitzpatrick Scale is a must-know if you're considering fibroblast skin tightening, lip blush, freckle tattoos, microblading, or even saline tattoo removal. At WrightLooks, we use the Fitzpatrick Scale to help every client get the best results—safely, effectively, and beautifully.
Let’s dive into what it is, how to find your type, and why it matters before you book your next beauty service.
What Is the Fitzpatrick Scale?
The Fitzpatrick Scale was developed by Harvard dermatologist Thomas Fitzpatrick in 1975. It’s used to classify how different skin types respond to sun exposure—specifically, how easily your skin burns or tans.
But it’s not just about your complexion. It also helps us predict how your skin will respond to heat, trauma, pigment, and healing. That’s why it’s critical to know your Fitzpatrick type before getting treatments like fibroblast, permanent makeup, or saline tattoo removal.
The 6 Fitzpatrick Skin Types (Which One Are You?)
🔥 Type I – “The Porcelain Queen”
Skin: Very pale, often with freckles
Hair: Red or light blonde
Eyes: Light blue or green
Sun Reaction: Always burns, never tans
Skin Concerns: Extremely sensitive, prone to redness, peeling, and pigment shifts. Higher risk for scarring or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after treatments.
🌸 Type II – “Fair but Fierce”
Skin: Fair to light beige
Hair: Blonde or light brown
Eyes: Blue, green, hazel
Sun Reaction: Burns easily, tans slightly
Skin Concerns: Still quite sensitive; higher risk of irritation and uneven healing. Needs gentle care after procedures like fibroblast and lip blush.
☀️ Type III – “The Balanced Beauty”
Skin: Light to olive
Hair: Dark blonde to brown
Eyes: Hazel or brown
Sun Reaction: Sometimes burns, gradually tans
Skin Concerns: More resilient than Types I and II. Can experience mild PIH or pigment fading with improper aftercare.
🫒 Type IV – “Golden Glow Goals”
Skin: Olive or light brown
Hair: Brown or black
Eyes: Dark brown
Sun Reaction: Rarely burns, tans easily
Skin Concerns: Great pigment retention for PMU, but still prone to PIH if aftercare isn’t followed properly. Heals well with fibroblast when performed by experienced professionals.
🌅 Type V – “Melanin-Rich Magic”
Skin: Brown to deep brown
Hair/Eyes: Dark brown to black
Sun Reaction: Almost never burns, tans beautifully
Skin Concerns: Higher risk of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation with aggressive treatments. Laser services can be risky—saline tattoo removal is a much safer option.
🖤 Type VI – “Bold, Beautiful, & Deep”
Skin: Dark brown to very dark
Hair/Eyes: Black
Sun Reaction: Never burns
Skin Concerns: Requires extreme care to prevent pigmentation shifts. Pigments must be selected with precision for PMU. Fibroblast must be performed with expertise to avoid scarring or light spots.
Why It Matters for the Services We Offer
Every treatment we offer is customized based on your Fitzpatrick skin type:
✨ Fibroblast Skin Tightening: Fitzpatrick types IV–VI require lower energy settings and conservative technique to avoid PIH or texture changes.
💋 Lip Blush: Your Fitzpatrick type determines pigment selection and saturation to ensure long-lasting, even color that heals beautifully.
🖊️ Microblading & Brow Tattoos: We adjust depth, technique, and color based on your skin’s undertone and healing pattern to achieve perfect, natural-looking brows.
🌟 Freckle Tattoos: Higher Fitz types need special care to avoid pigment migration or overly subtle results. Healing patterns vary based on melanin levels.
💧 Saline Tattoo Removal: For Fitz types IV–VI, saline removal is far safer than laser. It avoids burning, scarring, and pigment changes that are common with laser on darker skin.
What Fitzpatrick Skin Type Am I?
Not sure where you fall on the scale? Ask yourself:
Do I burn or tan in the sun?
What’s my natural hair and eye color?
Do I freckle or develop dark spots easily?
How does my skin react to cosmetic treatments?
It’s not always obvious—and that’s why we include skin typing in every consultation. We assess your Fitzpatrick type in-person so we can move forward with confidence and customize every detail of your treatment plan.
Ready to Glow Safely and Beautifully?
Understanding your Fitzpatrick skin type isn’t just smart—it’s essential for results you’ll love. Whether you're booking fibroblast for eyelids, lip blush for a fuller pout, microblading for defined brows, or removing old pigment, your skin type is the first step to getting it right.
Let’s find your Fitzpatrick and build your perfect glow-up plan together.
👉 Book a Consultation Today and discover your Fitzpatrick skin type—because beautiful results start with understanding your skin!
