News — scalp aftercare

When Can I Wash My Hair After Smp

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So you are all set for scalp micropigmentation. The scalp artist gives you a list of SMP aftercare tips to follow for best results. Now you might be wondering whether you can wash your hair after the procedure. Well, there’s usually a 4-day gap after the session before you can think of rinsing your hair. After the 4-day period, you can wash your hair with a gentle shampoo and water. Avoid using harsh chemicals though. After the first SMP session, your scalp should have tiny scabs until 4 days. The scabs are attached to the pigment in the upper layer...

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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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Hate that Shiny Scalp? What to do?

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There is a taboo associated with a shinning scalp. You don’t want that luster to show on your freshly shaved scalp, right? If you are unhappy with that glow on your head and looking for a way out of the shine, you can trust Zero Shine for its proven anti-shine mattifying effects. What is Zero Shine Formulated with natural ingredients, Zero Shine does not use harmful chemicals. After getting SMP done, you don’t want any other blots in your personality, and rightly so. However, one thing to worry about or watch out for is a shiny scalp after you shave...

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Why Sun Exposure is Harmful for SMP?

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You have heard it over and over again that you should avoid sun exposure after scalp micropigmentation. But you often wonder as to how sun exposure affects SMP. Your scalp artist might tell you to wear a hat before stepping out in the sun. Let’s explore the reason. If you plan to undergo scalp micropigmentation, it is important to make yourself aware of SMP aftercare tips beforehand. The first important thing is to shield your new hairline from harmful ultraviolet rays. The reason is simple – you don’t want it to fade upon exposure to the sun. Why you should...

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Why Does My SMP Keep Fading?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a permanent procedure. However, there are several factors that can cause fading of the pigment. Unless you are aware of those factors and practice scalp aftercare tips, your pigmentation is at a high risk of fading. Choosing an unskilled scalp practitioner, spending hours in the sun, and using harmful, abrasive aftercare products are some of the factors that make your scalp pigment prone to fading. In normal conditions, the pigment fades away slowly over a period of time and requires touch-up sessions after a few years. How Does SMP Look in the Sun? Scalp micropigmentation looks the...

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