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What Machine is Used for SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation uses a pen machine to deliver pigment into the scalp. The best SMP practitioners prefer a stable yet lightweight pen machine that efficiently does its job of pigment implantation. SMP pen is designed to deliver high-quality scalp procedures. There are different types of pen machines available, with those with longer strokes designed to deposit more pigment into the scalp without penetrating too much into the scalp. They use micro needles that penetrate into the outer layer of the skin or epidermis to enter the dermis layer. With the right SMP machine, the scalp artist can control the depth...

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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....

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Can you do SMP yourself?

Posted by Mary Shoufield on

Scalp micropigmentation involves the use of special equipment and tools to create the impression of hair follicles. The best results can only be obtained with the right skills, training, experience, and tools. You cannot ignore the importance of the right type of tools for scalp micropigmentation to deliver results. A trained scalp artist is skillful and uses top-grade equipment that can make a world of a difference to the client’s expectations. This includes a scalp pen used to inject small deposits of pigment to create the impression of natural follicles. What are the tools needed for SMP? Scalp micropigmentation is...

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