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Does SMP Last? How to Maintain SMP Results?

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If you've recently had scalp micropigmentation, then you want to preserve the results for a long time. By ensuring the right SMP aftercare, you can effectively maintain the procedure and reduce the need for on-going touch-ups. Now we come to the question: is SMP easy to maintain? Well, the best scalp artists will recommend an aftercare list to maintain the procedure results so that SMP lasts long. Get a Sun Shield The top SMP practitioner suggests including a high quality SPF 30 sun screen in your SMP aftercare regime. The goal is to mattify and moisturize the scalp. Remember, ultra...

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Dealing With a Shiny Scalp After SMP

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If you have had scalp micropigmentation recently, you might already be getting shiny scalp blues. Not only this, if you are experiencing excessive hair loss, the shiny head theory applies to you too. It’s no fun experience when your head shines like a mirror. But a shiny head is primarily the result of excessive sebum production by the sebaceous gland. So that’s not in your control. But you can take a few steps to ensure that your scalp doesn’t glow more than your face because you don’t want it to grab eyeballs for all the wrong reasons. So how to...

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How To Protect SMP in the Sun?

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As the summer season approaches, you are already thinking of shielding your scalp from the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun. if you are planning to go for scalp micropigmentation, it is important to avoid sunlight for a minimum period of 21 days. Being out in the sun can have an impact on the SMP result, especially if you have just had your scalp tattooed. Freshly pigmented scalp will be more sensitive. The scabbing process is under way in the initial stages. Once it has finished, the skin will have greater protection from sunlight. Remember, SMP can fade if...

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Why is a bald head so shiny?

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A bald head is more likely to shine like a mirror. Anyone with bald spots or a short haircut will experience that scalp shine. But if the shininess of your head is making you feel self-conscious, then you are looking for a solution to the problem. before sharing the solution, let’s first understand the causative factor. Science behind shiny heads The simple answer to the question “why bald heads shine” is the buildup of oil produced by sebaceous glands found next to your hair follicles. The oil oozes out from the sebaceous gland, and the scalp is more likely to...

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How to mattify a shiny head?

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After scalp micropigmentation, your task is yet not over. Caring for SMP is indeed crucial to maintain the results for a long time. Although the procedure does not require too much care, you need to follow a few SMP aftercare tips to experience the best of scalp micropigmentation. Some people do fear scalp shine after shave because a matte bald head is what they eye for. Since it is natural for your skin to ooze oil, you might not tolerate that sight of scalp shine. So now you are looking for something that will give you a matte look and...

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