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What is the best anti-shine SMP Product?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
Having a shiny scalp is an unwelcome sight. No doubt, there are a few men who usually do not worry about the glossy head. But there are others who are not too proud to wear that gleaming look. These men are always looking for the right anti-shine product to get rid of scalp shine. In fact, these men seek a more matte look. That shine on your head after shave is primarily due to the lack of hair as well as more sebum production. Some scalps produce more sebum than others. As the skin without hair is white, it tends...
Does SMP Hurt?
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The first question that comes to your mind when you think of SMP is: Is scalp micropigmentation painful? Some wonder if they can feel micropigmentation when the scalp artist is working on their scalps. Well, in simple words, everyone’s pain threshold is different. That means someone might feel slight pain when others might only experience a little discomfort. A little discomfort is natural but that does not mean the procedure is painful. Since it involves the insertion of micro needles into the scalp multiple times, the pain is often marginal. But this discomfort is nothing compared with the pain and...
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...
Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work for Scars?
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Scalp micropigmentation is one of the most effective techniques to camouflage scalp problems. This includes scars as well. Scars look bad and unsightly and you want to get rid of them. A scar might be the result of an accident, a hair transplant, or an injury. Let’s talk a little about how scars form. We will also find how SMP is a solution for scars. The Thing About Scar Tissue Scars are the result of the immune system’s functioning to heal an injury. Scar tissue may vary from one person to another. It depends on the overall health of the...
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...