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Bald people usually have shiny scalps. You might wonder if a shiny scalp points to permanent hair loss. well, a bald scalp appears shiny due to sebum production. Sebaceous gland in your body is continuously producing oil or sebum to keep the skin from drying. A person with hair does not have a shiny scalp as the shine hides beneath the hair. A bald scalp shines through and may indicate permanent hair loss. A Little About Sebaceous Glands Naturally produced sebum is necessary for the skin as it prevents it from drying out. However, too much can make the scalp...

Spot baldness hurts as much as hair loss. The medical name for this is alopecia areata that causes the immune system to attack its own cells, including healthy ones. As a result, it affects hair follicles too and resulting in small bald spots. Another major cause of bald spots is scalp infection. It is not always possible to regrow hair in bald spots unless you undergo a hair transplant surgery. What’s more, in some cases, even a transplant may not work. If you are suffering from a genetic disorder, the hair transplant may not help stimulate hair growth. Alopecia areata...

Damage to hair follicles is not a welcome sign. Hair growth starts under the scalp where cells form keratin at the hair root. The root sits within a hair follicle. When the hair grows, it comes out of the root and follicle, and emerges through the skin. At the base of follicles are little blood vessels that feed the hair root and helps in hair growth. Follicles are also attached to sebaceous glands, which are responsible for oil production and giving hair its shine. Although follicles are tiny, their presence is important for hair growth. Unless follicles are healthy, you...

Scalp shine is not uncommon, especially among those with a bald head. While SMP does help reduce shine significantly as the dots cover up the bald patches to mimic the appearance of hair follicles, it does not remove shine completely. Shine is a normal occurrence, and you might feel a bit conscious as the shine draws more attention to your bald head. So how can you take care of head shine? Why Does Scalp Shine? A shining scalp is primarily due to the mirror effect produced by a smooth surface. In this case, your scalp is that surface that produces...

Are you planning to go for scalp micropigmentation for hair loss? True, you might be wondering if it is safe. There are always pros and cons with every procedure out there. Now that you are looking to conceal hair loss, SMP does look like a viable solution to clean up their hairline. Yes, you can easily rock a short stubble look. So should we consider SMP a safe option for hair loss? Is SMP Safe? Choose the right hands for the procedure and you will reduce chances of risk significantly. Now the question is: why is a scalp artist important...