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Why Does My SMP Keep Fading?

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SMP is believed to be a permanent hair restoration solution, which is non-invasive and painless. Ideally you should not need a touch-up up to 4-5 years. However, in some cases, scalp micropigmentation may fade for a few reasons. Now you might be wondering why does SMP keep fading for you while it has stayed good for years for your friend. Let’s discuss different factors that cause SMP fading in detail. Luckily, those SMP fading factors can be controlled so you do not have to deal with faded pigment. Why does SMP Keep Fading? There are two types of factors that...

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Is SMP Pigment Safe or Dangerous?

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Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Is SMP pigment safe? Well, if you have these questions in mind, you are at the right place. Let us explore the safety and dangers of micropigmentation. It is a non-surgical procedure that uses organic pigments for micropigmentation. The goal of SMP is to create the appearance of follicles using SMP needles and ink. But how safe are SMP tools, especially SMP pigments? How Safe is SMP Pigment? Thus far, scalp micropigmentation is not known to cause any side effects. There are no reports of any SMP ink effects either. However, the pigment may cause allergy...

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Why is My Scalp Glossy?

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The scalp shines because of its natural oil or sebum, which is produced by sebaceous glands. In some cases, a shiny scalp could be indicative of permanent hair loss. typically, the hair on your head cover the scalp, so you don’t find it shiny but when you experience hair loss, the head shine is clearly visible. Although scalp micropigmentation is one of the best ways to hide scalp shine with its pigmented dots that mimic hair follicles and hair growth, some factors may still make your head shine. This includes sweating and sunbathing, or a medical condition, among others. What...

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Difference Between SMP and Body Art

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Scalp micropigmentation is increasingly becoming a popular choice for those with hair loss problems. Some consider SMP as similar to body tattooing. They may even consider going for cheaper treatment at the hands of tattoo artists. But there is a huge difference between both procedures. It is a mistake to choose a tattoo artist for scalp micropigmentation. Let’s explore the differences below. How to differentiate between SMP and Body Art hair loss is one of the worst experiences for men and women that nobody wants to undergo. Unfortunately, hair loss is a reality and happens with a majority of people...

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Who is SMP Good For?

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What started as a hair restoration procedure for baldness and thinning hair has become the first choice for those fighting hair loss of different types. Now the question is: Does SMP work for long hair too? Well, yes, scalp micropigmentation has become a universal hair loss procedure for men and women struggling with scalp problems. How Does SMP Work? The non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure involves applying tiny dots of special pigment into the second layer of the skin. The idea is to create an impression of short hair that mimic a fuller, denser-look. Men and women with long hair but struggling...

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