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Best Sunscreen For Your Scalp

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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...

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Can SMP Go Wrong?

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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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SMP FAQs

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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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SMP for Women: Does SMP Damage your Follicles?

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The simple answer is no. The pigment is deposited between follicles, so there is no risk to them. Scalp micropigmentation aims to create depth and hair stubble. In doing so, the SMP needle does not interfere with follicles and penetrates about 2mm deep to implant the pigment. The best-quality SMP pigment does not affect future the follicle or future hair growth. That makes the procedure safe for women hair loss. How is SMP done? The procedure is primarily done in 2-3 sessions. The treatment is customizable and the SMP technician matches the color of your hair with the pigment. The...

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