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How To Make SMP More Vibrant Without Head Shine

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SMP is trending as a permanent hair restoration solution for being painless and offering a quicker recovery than a hair transplant. For many men and women, it is their last hope for hair loss. being non-invasive, SMP creates the appearance of a buzz-cut look. Although SMP is permanent, a little fading of the ink is natural. Scalp artists recommend a few touch-ups every few years to revive the pigment and turn it fresh again.  Find an SMP expert Look for a scalp professional with skills, training, experiences, and resources to do the job. make sure that the SMP technician uses...

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Dealing With A Shiny Scalp After SMP

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Have you had scalp micropigmentation recently and dealing with a shiny head? So the next question on your mind is: How do I stop my bald head from shining? Well, in order to find an answer, let’s first explore the causes of scalp shine. The scalp is particularly shiny due to oil-producing sebaceous glands. The scalp has a lot of these glands, thus the scalp skin shines and provides a uniform reflective surface. Oil on a smooth surface shines more. Shaving too close can also make a newly inked scalp shine more. Using an electric shaver or foil is a...

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Does SMP Reduce Shine?

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Scalp shine is not uncommon, especially among those with a bald head. While SMP does help reduce shine significantly as the dots cover up the bald patches to mimic the appearance of hair follicles, it does not remove shine completely. Shine is a normal occurrence, and you might feel a bit conscious as the shine draws more attention to your bald head. So how can you take care of head shine? Why Does Scalp Shine? A shining scalp is primarily due to the mirror effect produced by a smooth surface. In this case, your scalp is that surface that produces...

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What is the best scalp moisturizer for post-SMP aftercare?

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When it comes to scalp aftercare, moisturizer plays a critical role in ensuring a healthy scalp that heals perfectly after scalp micropigmentation. So if you are looking for a moisturizer, try to go with one that is all-natural and free from sulfate, paraben, silicone, or formaldehyde. You don’t want these chemicals to come in contact with your skin as they can increase flakiness. In fact, they may cause more sebum production and result in shedding. What moisturizer is best after SMP? If you have opted for scalp micropigmentation to sport a close-shaved head, it would be a mistake to think...

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What Causes A Shiny Scalp?

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A shiny head is not a pleasant sight. Of course, shiny hair looks beautiful but not a shiny scalp. But after scalp micropigmentation, you hope that the textured look of hair follicles would cover the scalp shine. However, after each shave, the scalp gives a gleaming look. It shines like a mirror. You are not too happy about it either. The Challenge with Shiny Scalp? Tiny hairs, known as vellus hair, cover a major part of the skin. This gives a velvety, peach-fuzz look to the scalp. When a man suffers from pattern baldness, their follicles shrink. As a result,...

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