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Do Hats Cause Baldness?

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If you are affected by hair loss and wear a hat regularly, then you might have come across the myth that hats cause baldness, right? Do hats actually cause shedding of hair? Well, this is just a myth and not reality. Statistics find that 20% males in their 20s suffer from male-pattern baldness. With age, this percentage rises. Though hair loss is not caused by wearing a hat, there could be some side effects that might make you wary of donning a cap. Adjusting your hat frequently If you are in the habit of constant adjusting your hat, you may...

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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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Can Scalp Micropigmentation Go Wrong?

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​SMP has numerous advantages for people struggling with scalp issues. But there are a few disadvantages too. The demerits cannot be blamed on the procedure but the person who performs the job. SMP can go wrong if the scalp artist is inexperienced and unskilled in scalp micropigmentation. Additionally, SMP can go bad if the scalp technician does not use the right equipment and tools for the procedure. This causes serious issues with the final outcome. When a scalp artist uses wrong pen for the job, it can cause all sorts of problems with the end result, from bigger dots that...

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What is SMP for crown bald spot?

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Spot baldness hurts as much as hair loss. The medical name for this is alopecia areata that causes the immune system to attack its own cells, including healthy ones. As a result, it affects hair follicles too and resulting in small bald spots. Another major cause of bald spots is scalp infection. It is not always possible to regrow hair in bald spots unless you undergo a hair transplant surgery. What’s more, in some cases, even a transplant may not work. If you are suffering from a genetic disorder, the hair transplant may not help stimulate hair growth. Alopecia areata...

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How To Maintain SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a unique hair restoration treatment that involves injecting matching pigments into the bald or thinning areas of the scalp. During the process, an SMP professional is responsible for creating multiple tattoos into the scalp that mimic individual hair follicles. While some people want to hide their receding hairline or thinning/balding hair, others opt for scalp micropigmentation to make their hair look fuller. However, after the procedure, SMP maintenance is important, especially in the early days of the procedure. SMP Maintenance Tips Scalp maintenance is easy and doesn’t involve a lot of efforts on your part. However, these...

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