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Does SMP Work With Long Hair?

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Can you have long hair with scalp micropigmentation? If this is the question troubling your mind, then you will be happy to find that scalp micropigmentation works for long hair.  Your long, flowing hair is your pride, but a receding hairline steals away your happiness. Luckily, scalp micropigmentation is the solution. Scalp tattoos are created to bring your hairline forward without the need to cut your hair short. So with SMP, you can rock in your long hair. If you seek a long-term solution for hair growth, then SMP cannot help boost the growth of hair. But it is meant...

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Why Does My SMP Keep Fading?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a permanent procedure. However, there are several factors that can cause fading of the pigment. Unless you are aware of those factors and practice scalp aftercare tips, your pigmentation is at a high risk of fading. Choosing an unskilled scalp practitioner, spending hours in the sun, and using harmful, abrasive aftercare products are some of the factors that make your scalp pigment prone to fading. In normal conditions, the pigment fades away slowly over a period of time and requires touch-up sessions after a few years. How Does SMP Look in the Sun? Scalp micropigmentation looks the...

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SMP FAQs

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Is SMP the same as a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a form of cosmetic tattooing, which is different from body tattoo. The procedure involves the use of small needles especially meant for scalp micropigmentation to deposit small amounts of ink into the upper dermal layer. The pigment dots appear like normal follicles. SMP pigments have been created specifically for this purpose with natural ingredients. Tattoo ink is composed of dyes and colors. DermMicro specializes in scalp micropigmentation kits. The new DM HD Kit comes complete with high density precision needles and pigments and HD pen. It makes the task of...

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What Ink Is Used for SMP?

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SMP is not a tattoo, though it might seem similar to it. The scalp artist must be trained and experienced in delivering consistent results that imitate the look of natural hair follicles. The method of injection in scalp micropigmentation is different. The SMP practitioner uses the best ink for scalp micropigmentation. They use needles of different widths to meticulously place tiny droplets of ink in the upper layer of the dermis, which is just beneath the epidermis. A scalp artist focuses on creating a pattern that recreates the look of hair with SMP ink. What makes SMP different from conventional...

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SMP Treatment and Care

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Does SMP treatment work for everyone? Scalp micropigmentation is meant to hide baldness, scars, thinning hair, and a receding hairline. It works for both men and women, giving them the look of a fuller-looking head of hair. With SMP, you will feel more confident. It will help restore your self-esteem. Who Is a Candidate for SMP? People with alopecia, thinning hair, pattern baldness, and those undergoing cancer treatment or chemotherapy are candidates of scalp micropigmentation. Those who have undergone a hair transplant may also want to opt for scalp micropigmentation to hide the surgery scar. With SMP, bald patches look...

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