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Does SMP Vary From One Skin Tone to Another?

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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...

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Is Micropigmentation A Tattoo?

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Oh no, hair loss is not a joke. The sight of hair fall has a direct impact on your confidence and self-esteem. SMP does come in as a hair restoration alternative but it is actually not a cure for baldness. It is like a hair tattoo that hides scalp flaws. So does that mean scalp micropigmentation is a tattoo? Well, let’s address this question below. Is SMP a Tattoo? The answer is straight. No, SMP is not a tattoo. Scalp micropigmentation is a specialized procedure, which is different from a tattoo, with its own set of procedures, processes, and tools....

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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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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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