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Can You Hide a Hair Transplant Scar?

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Many people are unhappy after a hair transplant surgery that leaves a scar behind. The scar takes away all the fun as it looks unsightly. What can be done in such a case? Well, it is here that an SMP professional can work on scar camouflage treatment with scalp micropigmentation. However, it does not mean that all types of micropigmentation inks work on scars. There is a difference between scar pigment and normal SMP ink. The best scalp practitioners use specialized scar pigment to cover up a hair transplant scar that looks bad and bothersome. Pesky Scalp Problems Have One...

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What Hair Loss Tips Actually Work?

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Hair loss is quite common, yet it is not welcome.  If you are not ready to welcome the sight of hair loss or baldness, then you might be interested in hair loss tips. But are there any hair loss tips that work? There is an information overload out there, and you cannot trust anybody unless it is backed by research. So what does research say about hair loss? Research on Hair Loss Supplementation A healthy diet is crucial for health. This includes hair health as well. Look for vitamin A supplementation, which is known to speed hair growth. Biotin is...

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What Tools Do You Need for Micropigmentation?

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You cannot use tattoo tools for scalp micropigmentation. There is special equipment for SMP. From a treatment chair to lighting and right micropigmentation tools, SMP requires specialized environment. The goal is to create a comfortable treatment environment as patients are required to spend 4-5 hours per session. Besides, the seat where you sit for administering treatment is important too. You want a comfortable seat that can keep your posture straight and prevent back pain. The stool should prevent straining while you work on patients. Photo Lighting Kit You may want to invest in a photo lighting kit to showcase your...

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Does SMP Cover Head Scars

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Head scars can happen in an accident or a hair transplant surgery. No doubt, scars are unsightly, and you don’t want them to ruin your personality. A scar causes a bald spot in the head and can affect your self-esteem. So you may want to cover scars by wearing a hat or a hair system to avoid embarrassment in public. Luckily, there is a better solution for this problem. Scalp micropigmentation can help conceal scars when performed by a skilled technician. SMP experts use the best tools to cover scalp problems under the permanent SMP pigment. What is SMP and...

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Can You Fix Bad SMP?

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When a client comes to you with a bad SMP done elsewhere, you have limited options. They want to fix SMP gone wrong. If necessary, you may recommend laser removal and then redo the procedure. Or you may try to soften dark areas that have resulted from poor SMP practices. There’s also an alternative to even out unfinished areas and complete the unfinished treatment. So how to go about it? First things first. You must first start with an assessment of a poor job. Then you can explore your options. Ideally some recommend two sessions of laser removal to break...

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