News — Scalp Micropigmentation

Can SMP Go Wrong?

Posted by Mary Shoufield on

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...

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What SMP Color Works Best on Dark Skin?

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SMP is touted to be an effective hair restoration procedure to cover bald patches and scars. As a non-surgical hair pigmentation process, scalp micropigmentation works on all skin colors, including dark. Now let’s see what pigment to choose for a dark tone. What Pigment Color is Best for Dark Skin? The process involves using tiny needles to inject pigment in hair follicles. The scalp artist makes delicate strokes so that the treatment looks natural. For clients with naturally thicker hair, SMP focuses on creating larger ink follicles. The reason is that thick and dense hair must be complemented with thicker...

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Will my Scalp turn Blue or Green

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SMP may turn blue or green or get discolored when done by an inexperienced tattoo artist. But applied by a highly qualified and skilled SMP technician, scalp micropigmentation will remain the same and not turn blue or green. Top scalp artists use proper pigment and technique and follow industry best practices to get the job done. pigment formulation is the ultimate indicator of whether your scalp will turn blue or green. The best scalp practitioners use a scalp-specific pigment formulated for colorfastness. SMP Goes Bad SMP imitators are not the best scalp artists for the job. They may try to...

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Is it hard to remove SMP?

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There are a few reasons why scalp micropigmentation can go wrong. A bad SMP procedure looks unrealistic and of course fake. Getting rid of bad SMP spots is the job of professionals.  If you are a scalp artist, you are familiar with the pain, anger, and frustration of clients that want to get rid of a previously done SMP elsewhere. While SMP is believed to be permanent, there are different ways to get rid of it. Experts alone can do that. Laser removal Laser is painful but helps get rid of bad scalp micropigmentation. It requires multiple sessions to remove...

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SMP FAQs

Posted by Mary Shoufield on

Is SMP a tattoo? No, scalp micropigmentation is different from a tattoo, although both procedures involve making pigmented dots on the skin. However, what sets both apart is the customized pigments, needles, SMP pen, SMP process, depth and detail, and technician training. SMP is a specialized procedures that requires training and skills to do the job of creating natural-looking follicles. Why am I losing hair? Hair loss does not stem from one reason. There are numerous reasons that cause hair loss. it could be due to genetics, hormonal imbalance, medical condition, ageing, dietary choices, medication therapy, environmental factors, stress, or...

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