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Can Bad SMP Be Removed?

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SMP is not always a great experience for everyone. Unless the scalp artist is skilled and experienced at the job, the result may be a botched SMP. The most experienced SMP practitioners are committed to clients and helping them realize their dream looks. Their experience matters more than anything when it comes to scalp micropigmentation. Unfortunately, there are numerous SMP clinics out there, with some being run by tattoo artists who offer to do SMP for a low price. Some clients are tempted to go for the procedure at such a low rate. Sadly, not all of these procedures turn...

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Can SMP Pain Be Managed?

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Does SMP cause pain? Let’s be frank. Scalp micropigmentation does not cause pain, though the pain threshold is always different for everyone. What you consider pain might be a slight discomfort for others. Everyone has a different way to manage painful symptoms. But here we are talking about the SMP-pain connection. Is there a relation? Well, the procedure might cause a little discomfort as the scalp artist inserts a needle into the scalp. Remember, your scalp will bear the brunt of this needle work multiple times. However, SMP uses microneedles, which are so tiny that you won’t even feel their...

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Can I use tattoo ink for scalp micropigmentation?

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Now that you wish to start a career in scalp micropigmentation, you must understand the procedure in detail. SMP involves the use of microneedles and a special SMP pen to create accurate and precise follicle points that look like real follicles. SMP pens are especially intended to be lightweight and effective in implanting the ink using micro-needles just below the epidermis since the treatment is minimally invasive. The scalp artist makes sure that the needle does not go deep into the dermis layer. On the other hand, tattoo needles are bigger and create bigger dots than SMP points and thus...

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Hate that Shiny Scalp? What to do?

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There is a taboo associated with a shinning scalp. You don’t want that luster to show on your freshly shaved scalp, right? If you are unhappy with that glow on your head and looking for a way out of the shine, you can trust Zero Shine for its proven anti-shine mattifying effects. What is Zero Shine Formulated with natural ingredients, Zero Shine does not use harmful chemicals. After getting SMP done, you don’t want any other blots in your personality, and rightly so. However, one thing to worry about or watch out for is a shiny scalp after you shave...

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Hygiene and SMP

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Does hygiene matter as far as scalp micropigmentation is concerned? Hygiene is extremely important for SMP. If you have just started a career in scalp micropigmentation, make sure you practice proper hygiene at all times so the client is safe. This is crucial to ensure the maximum level of safety for SMP artists as well as clients. Hygiene and safety go hand in hand. The Needles No doubt, the SMP needles are the most important part of the micropigmentation project. Gone are the days when needles would be boiled in hot water and sharpened before reuse. Yes, that’s how they...

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