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What Tools are Used for Scalp Micropigmentation?

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So you are experiencing hair loss and looking for the right solution. You have tried many solutions but are not too happy with the results. of course, every treatment might not work for you, and it does not happen overnight either. You may have to wait for months or years for the treatment to show results. does that mean you will continue to struggle with hair loss? Of course, not! There is scalp micropigmentation to mimic the look of a fuller head of hair. SMP is the job of specialists, who are skilled in using the special SMP tools and...

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Can SMP Go Wrong?

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Yes and no. Yes, scalp micropigmentation can go wrong due to various reasons. Wrong products can make the procedure look fake. The size of needles matters the most in scalp micropigmentation and can ruin the results if a wrong size is chosen. First things first, your choice of SMP practitioner will play a crucial role in the treatment result. If you choose a tattoo artist for the job, you can expect a bad end result. Choosing a skilled SMP technician with experience in scalp micropigmentation and access to the best quality SMP products is the right way to go. What...

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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....

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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...

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Can I use tattoo ink for scalp micropigmentation?

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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...

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