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Is Micropigmentation A Tattoo?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
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....
How to get Confidence in SMP After Training
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Now that you are taking SMP training, you still lack confidence to do it on real clients. It happens because scalp micropigmentation is a technical procedure, and the lack of confidence is natural. Luckily, there are ways to get confident in the craft. First, take SMP training from the best scalp micropigmentation professionals, who have established themselves as the top in the business. Second, you want to practice the craft on dummies that look real. Why Do You Need a Practice Head? A practice head for SMP is the best thing to help you become comfortable in drawing hairlines for...
Can I use tattoo ink for scalp micropigmentation?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
Now that you wish to start a career in scalp micropigmentation, you must understand the procedure in detail. SMP involves the use of microneedles and a special SMP pen to create accurate and precise follicle points that look like real follicles. SMP pens are especially intended to be lightweight and effective in implanting the ink using micro-needles just below the epidermis since the treatment is minimally invasive. The scalp artist makes sure that the needle does not go deep into the dermis layer. On the other hand, tattoo needles are bigger and create bigger dots than SMP points and thus...
Does SMP Damage Existing Hair?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
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....