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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...

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...

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...

Spot baldness hurts as much as hair loss. The medical name for this is alopecia areata that causes the immune system to attack its own cells, including healthy ones. As a result, it affects hair follicles too and resulting in small bald spots. Another major cause of bald spots is scalp infection. It is not always possible to regrow hair in bald spots unless you undergo a hair transplant surgery. What’s more, in some cases, even a transplant may not work. If you are suffering from a genetic disorder, the hair transplant may not help stimulate hair growth. Alopecia areata...

Damage to hair follicles is not a welcome sign. Hair growth starts under the scalp where cells form keratin at the hair root. The root sits within a hair follicle. When the hair grows, it comes out of the root and follicle, and emerges through the skin. At the base of follicles are little blood vessels that feed the hair root and helps in hair growth. Follicles are also attached to sebaceous glands, which are responsible for oil production and giving hair its shine. Although follicles are tiny, their presence is important for hair growth. Unless follicles are healthy, you...