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Hair loss or balding is one of the most unwelcome experiences for men and women, who experience a loss of confidence or self-esteem.  While there are many hair restoration techniques, scalp micropigmentation has emerged as a safe, permanent procedure for those with hair loss problems. The procedure creates a dense imagery of a full head of hair. SMP Benefits SMP is a non-surgical procedure, which is minimally invasive and creates scalp tattoo that seamlessly fit in with the natural hair. When performed by SMP experts using the best pigment and needles, scalp micropigmentation is not easy to distinguish. Scalp artists...

One of the most important questions that many clients look answer to: Does SMP needle damage follicles? Well, scalp micropigmentation is a minimally invasive procedure than a hair transplant. It does not cause any damage to hair follicles. The procedure uses tiny needles that penetrate the dermis and do not go beyond 2mm depth. With that said, hair follicles are naturally placed deeper and thus are not affected in any way when the pigment is implanted above them. Can SMP Cause Folliculitis? No, it does not affect follicles nor does it cause hair loss. The procedure is safe and does...

Scalp micropigmentation is a unique hair restoration treatment that involves injecting matching pigments into the bald or thinning areas of the scalp. During the process, an SMP professional is responsible for creating multiple tattoos into the scalp that mimic individual hair follicles. While some people want to hide their receding hairline or thinning/balding hair, others opt for scalp micropigmentation to make their hair look fuller. However, after the procedure, SMP maintenance is important, especially in the early days of the procedure. SMP Maintenance Tips Scalp maintenance is easy and doesn’t involve a lot of efforts on your part. However, these...

SMP is different from a traditional tattoo in more ways than one. The biggest difference is in the type of pigment and its placement. The needle type and size is another important criterion. Scalp micropigmentation pigment is placed at a shallower depth compared to normal tattoo ink. There are three main skin layers, depending on their depth, from epidermis being the top layer to dermis, the second or middle later, and the subcutis, which is the last layer. Each skin layer has different sub-layers. How Deep Do SMP Needles Go?The best scalp artists keep it just below the epidermis. There’s...

Yes, scalp micropigmentation process is not the same for all skin tones. A scalp professional knows how to work with different skin tones. The expertise of an SMP technician is crucial when working with different clients from varied ethnicities. SMP for a Dark Skin SMP on a dark-skinned person follows a different approach and requires a matching pigment. A dark skin tone is more likely to have thicker hair. That means the scalp micropigmentation procedure for Black and Asian men is likely to be different and require different follicle replication. Not only this, the scalp artist must pick a pigment...