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Best Sunscreen For Your Scalp

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You enjoy going into the sunlight. But prolonged exposure to UV rays is damaging to the skin. Sunscreens protect skin from the harmful effects of solar rays. The story is the same with those who have undergone scalp micropigmentation treatment. SMP is a hair restoration solution for those with pattern baldness. It involves the use of needles to insert pigment into the scalp to create a look of a shaved head. Ideally people with baldness, receding hairline, and thinning hair seek SMP help. A majority of SMP clients prefer a buzzed head look. But how does sunlight damage SMP? Sun...

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Can SMP Go Wrong?

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Yes and no. Yes, scalp micropigmentation can go wrong due to various reasons. Wrong products can make the procedure look fake. The size of needles matters the most in scalp micropigmentation and can ruin the results if a wrong size is chosen. First things first, your choice of SMP practitioner will play a crucial role in the treatment result. If you choose a tattoo artist for the job, you can expect a bad end result. Choosing a skilled SMP technician with experience in scalp micropigmentation and access to the best quality SMP products is the right way to go. What...

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What SMP Color Works Best on Dark Skin?

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SMP is touted to be an effective hair restoration procedure to cover bald patches and scars. As a non-surgical hair pigmentation process, scalp micropigmentation works on all skin colors, including dark. Now let’s see what pigment to choose for a dark tone. What Pigment Color is Best for Dark Skin? The process involves using tiny needles to inject pigment in hair follicles. The scalp artist makes delicate strokes so that the treatment looks natural. For clients with naturally thicker hair, SMP focuses on creating larger ink follicles. The reason is that thick and dense hair must be complemented with thicker...

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Do Hats Cause Baldness?

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If you are affected by hair loss and wear a hat regularly, then you might have come across the myth that hats cause baldness, right? Do hats actually cause shedding of hair? Well, this is just a myth and not reality. Statistics find that 20% males in their 20s suffer from male-pattern baldness. With age, this percentage rises. Though hair loss is not caused by wearing a hat, there could be some side effects that might make you wary of donning a cap. Adjusting your hat frequently If you are in the habit of constant adjusting your hat, you may...

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Will my Scalp turn Blue or Green

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SMP may turn blue or green or get discolored when done by an inexperienced tattoo artist. But applied by a highly qualified and skilled SMP technician, scalp micropigmentation will remain the same and not turn blue or green. Top scalp artists use proper pigment and technique and follow industry best practices to get the job done. pigment formulation is the ultimate indicator of whether your scalp will turn blue or green. The best scalp practitioners use a scalp-specific pigment formulated for colorfastness. SMP Goes Bad SMP imitators are not the best scalp artists for the job. They may try to...

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