Scalp Micropigmentation

What if my hair turns grey?

If your hair was to turn grey later on in life, this would have no affect on your look after having Scalp Micropigmentation. Our pigments are specially formulated to settle into the scalp over time. This means that over the years, your SMP treatment will slowly become a lighter shade, whereas others may require a touch up to freshen or darken their SMP treatment, if your hair was to turn grey, you may never require a touch up session as you would simply allow the pigments to lighten naturally as your hair turns grey.

How will you design my new hairline?

Designing your new hairline is something I take time over during your first treatment session. I add around 45 minutes to your first treatment session for hairline design. I take your input on your preferred hairline whether it be a defined hairline, natural receded look, or a subtle, soft hairline, and I will advise you along the way. I begin by drawing your new hairline using a wax pencil and make any adjustments as necessary. Only once you are happy with your new hairline design do I start the Scalp Micropigmentation treatment. Although you will have a new hairline in place from your first treatment, it will be a subtle result as I build the density of your treatment over your following treatment sessions. This allows for changes to your hairline if desired over these sessions.

How many sessions will I require?

All routine SMP treatments are performed over 3 separate sessions and this is the number of sessions included in your quote.

Is SMP the same as a tattoo?

No. SMP can be referred to as a medical tattoo but the treatment is performed using a completely different technique to regular tattoos. The treatment is performed by SMP trained practitioner using specialist pigments created for the scalp only, not tattoo ink. The needles and equipment I use are also different to those used for regular tattoos.

How long will SMP last?

SMP is a Permanent solution to hair loss and will last a lifetime with maintenance touch ups along the way. How often you require touch ups depends on various factors such as your immune system, how you look after your treatment and UV exposure.
Some clients may require touch ups around every 4 to 6 years where as others may require touch ups around every three years. Some clients may never need a touch up. It really does differ from person to person. Touch ups are usually completed within 1 – 2 hours.

Will my SMP treatment be noticeable to others?

Scalp Micropigmentation treatment is designed to match and blend in with your existing hair seamlessly and therefore is not noticeable.
If you was to look closely at the hair of a shaven head, the hair looks like lots of small dots. We use our micro needles to replicate these dots using our specialised technique. The SMP treatment is blended seamlessly into the existing hair resulting in a completely undetectable result. For clients with longer hair, these micro dots would be built up over your treatment sessions until the required density is reached.
SMP is a change which simply completes your look, giving you back your hairline which borders your face again and restores your confidence.

Do I have to keep my hair shaved?

This varies from client to client. We can use Scalp Micropigmentation to create the look of a full, shaved head of hair and can also use the treatment to add density to thinning hair.
For example, a client suffering from severe pattern baldness or alopecia would usually be required to shave their hair to a short length to match the SMP treatment, whereas a client who is suffering from thinning hair but still has a majority coverage may be able to keep their hair at a longer length, This is usually the case for our female and post hair transplant clients. I will discuss this with you in more detail during your consultation

Which qualifications do you have?

I am fully qualified in Advanced Scalp Micropigmentation and have been going through, and continue to undergo extensive training to Level 4 standards with Scalp Culture, the highest independent qualification available. They are also at the forefront of any new techniques and changes in the SMP Industry. Scalp Culture is one of the industry’s longest serving SMP providers. Scalp Culture is Scalp Guru Gold Certified. I also hold full practitioner insurance and registered with local authority.

What Pigment do you use?

Pigment I use have been specially formulated solely for Scalp Micropigmentation and have been used in thousands of treatments worldwide producing excellent results each and every time. Pigments are guaranteed to never change colour in the scalp throughout their lifetime as they do not consist of any colours unlike some tattoo inks and permanent make-up inks.
Pigments are 100% safe with no side effects and do not contain any harsh chemicals.

Which needle do you use?

I use Scalp Culture needle which been designed with absolute precision to match the size of a hair follicle so perfectly that it would not be possible to distinguish between our pigment deposits and actual hair follicles.

Will the SMP treatment damage my existing hair growth?

No. The SMP treatment does not damage existing hair growth nor does it damage hair growth from hair transplant procedures. Some clients even use SMP and hair transplants together to create their required density.
In fact some reports suggest that micro needling of the scalp can promote hair growth.

Is SMP Painful?

SMP would not be described as a painful treatment process but at times may cause mild discomfort to some. The level of any discomfort would be a 3 out of 10 at most.
The majority of our clients report no pain whatsoever. Some describe the feel of a small pin prick on their scalp where as others even say it feels quite nice and relaxing.

Will my scalp be red or sore after the SMP treatment?

This varies depending on your skin type. Usually any redness will subside within a few hours to 24 hours after your SMP treatment. Some clients may experience redness for the following few days although this is quite rare.
Your scalp will not necessarily be sore after your treatment but you may experience slight itchiness at times as your skin is healing.

How much does SMP Cost?

The cost of your SMP treatment will depend on the extent of your hair loss. Price for treatments start from £400 up to £2500. We determine the exact cost of your treatment after a quick assessment during your free no obligation consultation.
Payments can be made in full on the day of your first treatment or spread across your 3 treatments at no extra cost.
Payments can be made using all major credit and debit cards or by cash.

What is the cost of a touch up?

After several years you may feel that you want to have a touch up session to perhaps slightly change the style of your treatment or give it a darker look. Touch ups are priced at our rate of £250 per hour and usually last around 1 – 2 hours, depending on the area and coverage required.
Touch ups can be booked by telephone or email.

How are the treatments scheduled?

All Scalp Micropigmentation treatments are performed over 3 separate treatment session.
Treatment schedules are set as shown below:

1. First treatment will be about creating the foundation of your new appearance.
2. Second treatment week later second treatment to add more density. We can also make slight changes at this point if required.
3. Third treatment 4-5 weeks later third treatment which is where detail will be added and the final results completed.
Treatment sessions will last 2 to 3 hours each depending on the extent of your hair loss and density you require. Short breaks can be taken throughout your treatment sessions. During each treatment session we create an even layering of SMP.

How do I book a treatment appointment?

I will always work with you to book dates and times to suit your schedule. Once you are happy with your appointment dates I ask for a non-refundable deposit of £250 to secure your dates. Appointments can be booked during your consultation and by email or telephone.