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Is There a Natural Mattifying Product for Scalp?

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If your scalp shines like a mirror, it’s quite a disturbing sight because you never want it to glow and grab all the attention. So how to go about it? Is there an anti-shine product that actually works? In fact, you are looking for a natural mattifying solution that does not comprise any chemicals? There are products that are chemical formulations. But there is one that comes with natural ingredients and has a matte effect. Let’s see what it is. How to choose a mattifying moisturizer? When it comes to choosing an anti-shine solution, look for one with natural ingredients....

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Can you go in the sun with SMP?

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Well, if you have recently had scalp micropigmentation, there is a strong reason why your scalp artist asks you to keep away from the sun. Sunlight can ruin the result you seek from SMP. In fact, direct rays of the sun can play havoc with the pigment. No doubt, there’s nothing like a sunny day on the beach. But you want to refrain from exposure to the sun to prevent scalp micropigmentation fading. So how to go about sun protection during SMP? Sun Protection During SMP Proper healing of the scalp will ensure a long-lasting SMP experience that you will...

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How Deep is SMP Pigment?

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SMP is different from a traditional tattoo in more ways than one. The biggest difference is in the type of pigment and its placement. The needle type and size is another important criterion. Scalp micropigmentation pigment is placed at a shallower depth compared to normal tattoo ink. There are three main skin layers, depending on their depth, from epidermis being the top layer to dermis, the second or middle later, and the subcutis, which is the last layer. Each skin layer has different sub-layers. How Deep Do SMP Needles Go?The best scalp artists keep it just below the epidermis. There’s...

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Is SMP Removal Possible?

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During your SMP practice, you will get to meet some clients that seek help for SMP removal. You might wonder whether it is actually possible to remove scalp micropigmentation. If you are looking for an answer, then the reply is an astounding yes. It is possible to remove SMP. Clients who are unsatisfied with their micropigmentation years after the procedure might be the ones seeking SMP removal. In some cases, clients with a bad SMP look for removal options. Some even might ask to remove SMP if they have started to feel bored of carrying the same look year after...

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Does SMP Vary From One Skin Tone to Another?

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Yes, scalp micropigmentation process is not the same for all skin tones. A scalp professional knows how to work with different skin tones. The expertise of an SMP technician is crucial when working with different clients from varied ethnicities. SMP for a Dark Skin SMP on a dark-skinned person follows a different approach and requires a matching pigment. A dark skin tone is more likely to have thicker hair. That means the scalp micropigmentation procedure for Black and Asian men is likely to be different and require different follicle replication. Not only this, the scalp artist must pick a pigment...

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