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Can You Feel Scalp Micropigmentation?
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Scalp micropigmentation is the process of depositing pigment into the scalp using microneedles to create the look of hair stubble. It is not the same as a traditional tattoo. Your pain threshold will decide as to how you face the treatment. In a majority of cases, it does not feel more than a minor annoyance. But some others may feel moderate discomfort but no pain. How much does scalp micropigmentation hurt? Unlike a traditional tattoo that uses a thicker needle that causes pain, scalp micropigmentation uses microneedles that are micro in size. The thicker the needle, the more the pain....
How To Avoid Low-Quality SMP?
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SMP is fast-emerging as an effective and safe hair restoration treatment method to treat baldness, thinning hair, and receding hairline. But it can go wrong too. So how do you avoid a low-quality SMP treatment? Well, the most important point worth considering is the skills and expertise of the scalp artist. Trusting a tattoo artist for SMP amounts to ruining your scalp micropigmentation dreams. Do not be fooled by tall claims made by tattoo artists that claim to give you awe-inspiring results. tattoo artists are not skilled SMP practitioners. They don’t know much about SMP, which is quite different from...
How to Prevent SMP Shine?
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After scalp micropigmentation, you still have a task at hand. What’s that? Well, your everyday scalp care is crucial to maintaining SMP results and also to prevent that scalp shine. If the thought of a shiny head makes you irritated, then you surely want to maintain your scalp hygiene to remove shiny SMP scalp. Although shine is not a bad thing, you may want to get rid of it to avoid attracting eyeballs to your scalp. Hygiene is important Scalp care begins with washing your scalp with a mild soap to remove excess oil and keep the head clean. It...
Best Sunscreen For Your Scalp
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You enjoy going into the sunlight. But prolonged exposure to UV rays is damaging to the skin. Sunscreens protect skin from the harmful effects of solar rays. The story is the same with those who have undergone scalp micropigmentation treatment. SMP is a hair restoration solution for those with pattern baldness. It involves the use of needles to insert pigment into the scalp to create a look of a shaved head. Ideally people with baldness, receding hairline, and thinning hair seek SMP help. A majority of SMP clients prefer a buzzed head look. But how does sunlight damage SMP? Sun...
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...