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SMP is trending as a permanent hair restoration solution for being painless and offering a quicker recovery than a hair transplant. For many men and women, it is their last hope for hair loss. being non-invasive, SMP creates the appearance of a buzz-cut look. Although SMP is permanent, a little fading of the ink is natural. Scalp artists recommend a few touch-ups every few years to revive the pigment and turn it fresh again.  Find an SMP expert Look for a scalp professional with skills, training, experiences, and resources to do the job. make sure that the SMP technician uses...

Redness after SMP is normal. You may call it a scalp micropigmentation side effect. So do you need to worry about scalp redness after the treatment? No, there isn’t much to worry about. Let’s explore the causes of redness first. What Causes Scalp Redness? During the procedure, the SMP technician makes numerous insertions into the skin using the top-grade microneedles to create the impression of hair follicles. The needles deposit pigment into these dots so that they mimic natural follicles. When the needle penetrates the skin, it behaves like a wound, resulting in redness as the body considers it an...

Damage to hair follicles is not a welcome sign. Hair growth starts under the scalp where cells form keratin at the hair root. The root sits within a hair follicle. When the hair grows, it comes out of the root and follicle, and emerges through the skin. At the base of follicles are little blood vessels that feed the hair root and helps in hair growth. Follicles are also attached to sebaceous glands, which are responsible for oil production and giving hair its shine. Although follicles are tiny, their presence is important for hair growth. Unless follicles are healthy, you...

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...

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...