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How Do I Become an SMP Artist?

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Scalp micropigmentation requires skills and training to perform the procedure. An SMP artist should have knowledge about scalp and skin health and pigmentation. Since SMP involves implanting pigment into the affected areas of the scalp, scalp artists need to undergo micropigmentation training to gain experience in the field. Can a regular tattoo artist do micropigmentation? The answer is a big NO. The reason is that SMP artists are trained in micropigmentation to use SMP needles, pen, and pigment skillfully to replicate hair follicles. On the other hand, you cannot expect this from a tattoo artist, who is not taught the...

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SMP Hygiene Practices

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Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic hair restoration procedure that involves the use of needles, and it is essential to ensure the maximum level of safety and hygiene at the clinic. Needle Usage Although SMP uses disposable needles, hygiene is still critical to client safety and health. Needles come in a sterilized packaging and are meant for single use to prevent infection. Trusted brands give a production and expiration date to their products. The best scalp practitioners discard needles after each use so they are never reused on other clients or even on the same client in the next session. Used...

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SMP Career: Is It Good?

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The beauty industry is growing bigger by the day as an increasing number of people want to look good all the time. With the advancements in the industry, this number is only going to get even bigger. This includes hair restoration. Scalp micropigmentation is part of the game. So is SMP career worth it? Let’s explore further. SMP: A Career Option Scalp micropigmentation is a form of a hair tattoo that conceals scalp problems. This includes signs of hair loss, such as receding hairline, hair thinning, and baldness. Some people suffer hair loss due to genetics, others may experience hair...

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Why is My Scalp Shining?

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Whether you have had scalp micropigmentation or not, scalp shine is a problem for many youths. In fact, some see a shiny head as a problem while others do not. Since that shine on your scalp is a result of natural oil production, there is nothing to feel shameful about. However, a shiny SMP scalp may not appeal to you. Yes, you are not alone. Many others are like you and look for ways to mattify their scalp. Why does scalp shine? A scalp is shiny because of the oil produced from sebaceous glands. The glands are found all over...

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Best Sunscreen For Your Scalp

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You enjoy going into the sunlight. But prolonged exposure to UV rays is damaging to the skin. Sunscreens protect skin from the harmful effects of solar rays. The story is the same with those who have undergone scalp micropigmentation treatment. SMP is a hair restoration solution for those with pattern baldness. It involves the use of needles to insert pigment into the scalp to create a look of a shaved head. Ideally people with baldness, receding hairline, and thinning hair seek SMP help. A majority of SMP clients prefer a buzzed head look. But how does sunlight damage SMP? Sun...

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