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What is the Best Tattoo Machine for Scalp Micropigmentation?
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What machine is used for scalp micropigmentation? SMP pen is one of the most important tools in the kitty of scalp micropigmentation practitioners. The specially designed pens are lightweight and efficient to implant the precise amount of SMP pigment into each follicle in the client’s scalp. What size needle is used for SMP? There are different sizes of needles available on the market but not all are made for scalp micropigmentation. What is the SMP needle size? The most experienced SMP professionals prefer a 3-point microneedle for pigment implantation 1.5-2 mm deep. SMP needles are special type of microneedles that...
Can a Scalp Tattoo Help with Hair Loss?
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Men and women continue to feel embarrassed at the sight of hair shedding, especially baldness. Luckily, there are a plethora of options to overcome the problem. while not all hair restoration techniques are effective, scalp tattoo aka scalp micropigmentation is fast becoming a popular choice for those with hair loss and related problems. The best thing about SMP is that it is cost effective, permanent, and painless. While it may not stimulate the growth of hair, the procedure can camouflage scalp problems effectively, thus covering up areas of reduced hair growth. Is SMP A Hair Tattoo? Well, ideally, it is...
Is Scalp Micropigmentation Same as Tattoo
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There are a only few similarities between scalp micropigmentation and tattoo. Both SMP and tattoos use a handheld machine to implant pigment into the skin with a microneedle. Now that’s where the similarities end. Both procedures use different needles, pigments, and techniques for implanting the ink. In fact, SMP artists are trained and skilled in using specialized tools to implant pigment into the client’s skin. While a majority of people choose SMP to cover scalp problems, tattoo is more like a cosmetic procedure that clients prefer for fun. Which needle is used for scalp micropigmentation? SMP involves using a microneedle,...
Is Micropigmentation A Tattoo?
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Oh no, hair loss is not a joke. The sight of hair fall has a direct impact on your confidence and self-esteem. SMP does come in as a hair restoration alternative but it is actually not a cure for baldness. It is like a hair tattoo that hides scalp flaws. So does that mean scalp micropigmentation is a tattoo? Well, let’s address this question below. Is SMP a Tattoo? The answer is straight. No, SMP is not a tattoo. Scalp micropigmentation is a specialized procedure, which is different from a tattoo, with its own set of procedures, processes, and tools....
Does SMP Damage Existing Hair?
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Scalp micropigmentation does not harm your existing hair. However, this depends a lot on the type of products used. An untrained artist is more likely to use chemical inks or wrong size of needles or even poor tools for the procedure. Wrong tools and pigment can do your hair more harm than good. In that case, it might damage your existing hair. You don’t want to get into the hands of an untrained scalp artist. Rather, look for one who enjoys a great reputation in the industry. Well-trained and experienced SMP practitioners use the best tools to create natural-looking results....