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How Long Does SMP Take To Heal?

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Scalp micropigmentation healing does not take a very long time. Although recovery is quick, you need to exercise a few precautions for the best results. If you are new to scalp micropigmentation practice, help your clients understand how the SMP recovery works. Days 1-7 The scalp is natural to look a bit swollen and red after you get the SMP tattoo. The redness should go away within a day or two. Here SMP aftercare kit comes in handy. But for anyone willing to see their newly inked scalp, choose redness remover for immediate effects. The solution will eliminate redness quickly...

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How To Fix Hair Scalp Shine?

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How do I get rid of the shine on my scalp? Perhaps you are intrigued by this question if you spot that shine on your scalp. In fact, you might be wondering: Why is my scalp so shiny? Well, a shiny scalp is usually not a big problem but it can be a nuisance for many men with a bald head. Everyone wants their hair to be shiny and luminous but not their scalp. Pattern Baldness & Scalp Shine If you're struggling with pattern hair loss, then that shiny scalp is typical. Then you may decide to go for scalp...

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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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