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How To Get Rid of Bad SMP?

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So you have had a bad scalp pigmentation experience. It seems as if your fears have translated into reality as far as SMP is concerned. But who is to be blamed when it comes to a bad SMP? Should we blame the procedure or the fault lies elsewhere? Well, the fact of the matter is that SMP is a success when performed by the best scalp artist. Contrarily, it is a failure when you get it done from inexperienced hands. So what next when you have had a bad SMP already? Well, the next best step is to choose the...

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Can I use tattoo ink for scalp micropigmentation?

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Now that you wish to start a career in scalp micropigmentation, you must understand the procedure in detail. SMP involves the use of microneedles and a special SMP pen to create accurate and precise follicle points that look like real follicles. SMP pens are especially intended to be lightweight and effective in implanting the ink using micro-needles just below the epidermis since the treatment is minimally invasive. The scalp artist makes sure that the needle does not go deep into the dermis layer. On the other hand, tattoo needles are bigger and create bigger dots than SMP points and thus...

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Does Hair Color Matter for SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation works for both men and women as a permanent solution to several scalp and hair loss issues, such as a receding hairline, thinning hair, bald patches, and alopecia. Does SMP work for different hair colors? Well, scalp micropigmentation is suitable for all types of colors as there is a range of pigment colors available that matches different hair and scalp colors. What kind of ink is used in scalp micropigmentation? SMP pigments are designed to retain their color and saturation compared to tattoo ink. Additionally, there is no to low heavy metal presence in scalp micropigmentation ink. Experienced...

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SMP FAQs

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Is SMP the same as a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a form of cosmetic tattooing, which is different from body tattoo. The procedure involves the use of small needles especially meant for scalp micropigmentation to deposit small amounts of ink into the upper dermal layer. The pigment dots appear like normal follicles. SMP pigments have been created specifically for this purpose with natural ingredients. Tattoo ink is composed of dyes and colors. DermMicro specializes in scalp micropigmentation kits. The new DM HD Kit comes complete with high density precision needles and pigments and HD pen. It makes the task of...

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What Ink Is Used for SMP?

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SMP is not a tattoo, though it might seem similar to it. The scalp artist must be trained and experienced in delivering consistent results that imitate the look of natural hair follicles. The method of injection in scalp micropigmentation is different. The SMP practitioner uses the best ink for scalp micropigmentation. They use needles of different widths to meticulously place tiny droplets of ink in the upper layer of the dermis, which is just beneath the epidermis. A scalp artist focuses on creating a pattern that recreates the look of hair with SMP ink. What makes SMP different from conventional...

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