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What Tools Do You Need for Micropigmentation?

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You cannot use tattoo tools for scalp micropigmentation. There is special equipment for SMP. From a treatment chair to lighting and right micropigmentation tools, SMP requires specialized environment. The goal is to create a comfortable treatment environment as patients are required to spend 4-5 hours per session. Besides, the seat where you sit for administering treatment is important too. You want a comfortable seat that can keep your posture straight and prevent back pain. The stool should prevent straining while you work on patients. Photo Lighting Kit You may want to invest in a photo lighting kit to showcase your...

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What Do I Need to Practice Scalp Micropigmentation?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a life-changing experience for men and women. Professional SMP artists can help people with scalp problems by covering their head scars, hair loss, and thinning hair issues with specialized pigment. If you want to become an SMP specialist, this post is for you. SMP Training Training is important. You must attend specialized training from a registered clinic. It could be in-person or online. At the end of your training, you will have the confidence to practice SMP. Getting training at a registered facility ensures that you get to learn every single detail of the art and finally...

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Does wet shaving work?

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After scalp micropigmentation, a shaving routine for SMP is crucial. What should you use for protecting your SMP? Do hair clippers work after SMP or can you use a razor? Let’s explore how to approach this. A shaving routine for SMP Your SMP practitioner advises you to regularly shave your hair to maintain its look. Let’s see what works best for a post-SMP shaving regime. Do hair clippers work? Shaving your scalp for the first time after scalp micropigmentation is crucial. Using hair clippers is the easiest way to do so. The advantage of using hair clippers is that it...

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Does SMP Cover Head Scars

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Head scars can happen in an accident or a hair transplant surgery. No doubt, scars are unsightly, and you don’t want them to ruin your personality. A scar causes a bald spot in the head and can affect your self-esteem. So you may want to cover scars by wearing a hat or a hair system to avoid embarrassment in public. Luckily, there is a better solution for this problem. Scalp micropigmentation can help conceal scars when performed by a skilled technician. SMP experts use the best tools to cover scalp problems under the permanent SMP pigment. What is SMP and...

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How Deep Does a SMP Needle Go?

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How deep should the needle go in the skin? When it comes to scalp micropigmentation, it is a hair tattoo, which is different from a normal tattoo. SMP uses a different set of needles. Scalp technicians prefer a 3-point-micro-needle that are significantly smaller than a tattoo needle. SMP is a long-term hair restoration solution that can last four and six years and requires touch-ups. How deep should SMP needle go? SMP aims to deposit pigment in the dermis layer, which is just beneath the epidermis or top layer. During scalp micropigmentation, SMP artist chooses to deposit the pigment 1.5 to...

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