News — SMP artist

Why Does My SMP Keep Fading?

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SMP is believed to be a permanent hair restoration solution, which is non-invasive and painless. Ideally you should not need a touch-up up to 4-5 years. However, in some cases, scalp micropigmentation may fade for a few reasons. Now you might be wondering why does SMP keep fading for you while it has stayed good for years for your friend. Let’s discuss different factors that cause SMP fading in detail. Luckily, those SMP fading factors can be controlled so you do not have to deal with faded pigment. Why does SMP Keep Fading? There are two types of factors that...

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What is the Recovery Time After SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation involves making small incisions into the skin. The goal of the treatment is to create an illusion of hair follicles and make the scalp look like a full head of hair. However, since the perforations are small and made using microneedles, they are harmless and painless. This makes the process of SMP recovery speedy. The body tries to correct the damage caused by these small ruptures. The immune system becomes active and starts the healing process. Precautions When perforation is made in the dermis, there is little bleeding and the body’s inflammatory response begins in the form of...

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How Do I Become an SMP Artist?

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Scalp micropigmentation requires skills and training to perform the procedure. An SMP artist should have knowledge about scalp and skin health and pigmentation. Since SMP involves implanting pigment into the affected areas of the scalp, scalp artists need to undergo micropigmentation training to gain experience in the field. Can a regular tattoo artist do micropigmentation? The answer is a big NO. The reason is that SMP artists are trained in micropigmentation to use SMP needles, pen, and pigment skillfully to replicate hair follicles. On the other hand, you cannot expect this from a tattoo artist, who is not taught the...

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Difference Between SMP and Body Art

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Scalp micropigmentation is increasingly becoming a popular choice for those with hair loss problems. Some consider SMP as similar to body tattooing. They may even consider going for cheaper treatment at the hands of tattoo artists. But there is a huge difference between both procedures. It is a mistake to choose a tattoo artist for scalp micropigmentation. Let’s explore the differences below. How to differentiate between SMP and Body Art hair loss is one of the worst experiences for men and women that nobody wants to undergo. Unfortunately, hair loss is a reality and happens with a majority of people...

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SMP Hygiene Practices

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Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic hair restoration procedure that involves the use of needles, and it is essential to ensure the maximum level of safety and hygiene at the clinic. Needle Usage Although SMP uses disposable needles, hygiene is still critical to client safety and health. Needles come in a sterilized packaging and are meant for single use to prevent infection. Trusted brands give a production and expiration date to their products. The best scalp practitioners discard needles after each use so they are never reused on other clients or even on the same client in the next session. Used...

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