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Will SMP Go blue?

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Does SMP turn green or blue? Well, scalp micropigmentation can change color unless the artist uses the top-quality product. There is a high risk of the ink turning blue or green. Usually it might change color when the practitioner uses a low-quality product that needs dilution. The risk of discoloration is minimal if it is done with the right pigment concentration. Why Does SMP ink turn blue? In a majority of cases, incorrect application is to be blamed for the discoloration of SMP pigment. There could be a few reasons. First, if the scalp artist places the pigment into the...

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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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How To Get Rid of Redness After SMP?

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Many clients are impatient to see the results after scalp micropigmentation. In fact, they want to see the results immediately at the clinic after SMP is over.  The most common question in their minds is: how will I look immediately after SMP? A majority of clients are interested to get rid of the redness because they want to see results. Some don’t want others to know that they have had a procedure. Directly after the treatment, redness is common on the treated area. The pale or white the skin, the more the redness on the scalp. Usually the scalp remains...

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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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