Does SMP look real?

Other than having a bad SMP job, there is nothing more that will make an SMP look washed out and unrealistic than long surrounding hair. Long hair surrounding your SMP will cause a contrast between the 3D real hair and the 2D cosmetic tattoo. So for optimal effect, keep that surrounding hair short.

Can you tattoo your head to make it look like hair?

While there may be variations between the treatments offered, the basic process involves getting ink marks inserted just under the skin of your scalp that look like tiny hairs. By contrast, tattooing uses a heaver gauge needle, injects ink much further under the skin and usually causes bleeding.

Is it worth getting SMP?

Do the pros outweigh the cons? Absolutely. SMP is a cost-effective, minimally invasive procedure which offers a low-maintenance hair loss solution with minimal downsides!

Will SMP completely fade away?

After your complete sessions, your SMP is expected to last for a long time. It usually lasts up to 6-7 years. Then after some time, the color starts to fade away. Note that even after all these years, your Scalp Micropigmentation does not discolor.

Does SMP look real up close?

Does it Look Real? Yes, when delivered by a highly skilled artist SMP looks like the ‘real deal’, and it definitely doesn’t look like a tattoo at all. To the naked eye both from a distance and up close, SMP looks like a buzz cut and it resembles a full head of hair when used to camouflage areas of thinning hair.

Does SMP grow hair?

Will scalp micropigmentation grow my hair back? No, the scalp micropigmentation treatment will not grow your hair back. However, the SMP treatment will give you the look of short hair or a tight buzz-cut. We recommend keeping your hair at a shorter length to create the most natural outcome.

How many years does SMP last?

Scalp Micropigmentation is a form of permanent cosmetics or permanent makeup. Often referred to as a cosmetic hair or scalp tattoo, this treatment typically lasts 4-6 years. After that time, a client may experience some slight fading, to which they can come back in for a quick touch up.