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Dealing With A Shiny Scalp After SMP

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Have you had scalp micropigmentation recently and dealing with a shiny head? So the next question on your mind is: How do I stop my bald head from shining? Well, in order to find an answer, let’s first explore the causes of scalp shine. The scalp is particularly shiny due to oil-producing sebaceous glands. The scalp has a lot of these glands, thus the scalp skin shines and provides a uniform reflective surface. Oil on a smooth surface shines more. Shaving too close can also make a newly inked scalp shine more. Using an electric shaver or foil is a...

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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...

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What's the Solution for Bad SMP?

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Yes, SMP can go wrong if you choose inexperienced hands for the hair restoration procedure. This brings bad rap for scalp micropigmentation without any fault of its own. In fact, SMP is a great hair loss solution for clients who do not want to go under the knife. Scalp micropigmentation, when done right, can seamlessly camouflage the effects of hair loss, receding hair line, pattern baldness, and thinning hair for men and women. In fact, there are ways to deal with bad SMP results too. Repairing Bad SMP Some tattoo artists have started offering SMP services as part of their...

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Does SMP Work With Long Hair?

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The answer is yes! SMP for long hair is an incredible solution to hair loss or receding hairline. If you are suffering from thinning hair, try scalp micropigmentation. A non-invasive hair loss treatment, SMP works even on FUT and FUE scars. Though SMP is ideal solution for a shaved or buzzed look, It works for those with long hair too. SMP for Density Scalp micropigmentation helps add density to thinning hair to create longer looking hair. It works best for long hair when a client has an intact frontal hairline. Ideally, they should have a minimal 50% coverage in the...

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Does SMP Reduce Shine?

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Scalp shine is not uncommon, especially among those with a bald head. While SMP does help reduce shine significantly as the dots cover up the bald patches to mimic the appearance of hair follicles, it does not remove shine completely. Shine is a normal occurrence, and you might feel a bit conscious as the shine draws more attention to your bald head. So how can you take care of head shine? Why Does Scalp Shine? A shining scalp is primarily due to the mirror effect produced by a smooth surface. In this case, your scalp is that surface that produces...

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