News — aftercare

How Long Does SMP Take To Heal?

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Scalp micropigmentation healing does not take a very long time. Although recovery is quick, you need to exercise a few precautions for the best results. If you are new to scalp micropigmentation practice, help your clients understand how the SMP recovery works. Days 1-7 The scalp is natural to look a bit swollen and red after you get the SMP tattoo. The redness should go away within a day or two. Here SMP aftercare kit comes in handy. But for anyone willing to see their newly inked scalp, choose redness remover for immediate effects. The solution will eliminate redness quickly...

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Hair Loss Treatments and Pain

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Hair treatments can be painful. The pain threshold depends on the type of treatment being administered. Hair Styling Hair styling process is typically painless. But it may become painful or uncomfortable if excessive tension is applied during the process. The same applies to perming that involves the use of chemicals. This may cause mild tingling or discomfort on the scalp. Surgical Hair Restoration Hair transplants involve using local anesthesia to numb the scalp. Otherwise, the invasive procedure could be extremely pain and uncomfortable. Besides, the area could still be sore for a few days after the procedure. Recovery from surgical...

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Is SMP for Long Hair A Good Option?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a good hair restoration option for both men and women with longer hair experiencing thinning or balding patches. SMP pigment dots mimic the look of short, buzzed hair stubble. So the longer the hair, the less contrast in the SMP "shaved head" look. Whether you have receding hairline at the front or along the sides, you are a good candidate even with long hair. However, it may not be a great option for crown thinning unless you seek professional SMP help. SMP can work for those with longer hair, though you may need touch-up sessions after every...

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How Do You Practice Scalp Micropigmentation?

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If you plan to take up SMP as a career, the immediate next question is: How do I become a SMP practitioner? Learning the technicalities of scalp micropigmentation can help you enter an innovative field of hair restoration treatment that can literally transform lives of clients. The non-invasive technique is an innovation in the field of hair restoration, and an increasing number of people with various scalp problems are opting for SMP to conceal their hair loss. How To Become A Scalp Artist? There are several SMP clinics that offer comprehensive micropigmentation courses. However, you ought to find one that...

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Why do Hair Stop Growing?

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Are you feeling disturbed looking in the mirror and wondering why your hair have stopped growing.   No doubt, hair loss can adversely affect your self-confidence and self-esteem. But let’s first see what causes hair growth and why hair stop growing. What Causes Hair Growth? Hair growth has primarily three phases, including anagen (growth), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting). Once the telogen phase is over, you can experience hair shedding. The three cycles continue to repeat themselves. Now you can see that shedding and regrowth are a part of hair growth cycle. But there are a few reasons why the hair...

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