Frequently Asked
Questions

SMP can be expected to last between 3-6 years without needing freshening-up.

Because the treatment is in the dermal layer of the scalp, it can be expected to fade slightly over time depending on the individuals skin type, sun exposure, after care and so on. However, any fading areas are easily fixed with touch-up treatments. Occasionally, depending on the clients skin and aftercare, treatments have been known to last well, up to 10 years! Don't forget that this treatment uses carbon ink to replicate the follicules, and whilst carbon can fade, it is permanent. Laser being an option to remove if required later in life.

No. Hair Transplants involve lengthy & costly surgery, that actually remove hair follicles from one area of the scalp, and re-implant them into balding region. SMP is a much less invasive & cheaper treatment, being performed over several sessions, where micro impressions are made in the scalp, replicating the appearance of stubble length hair.

While SMP may not produce fresh new hair, like a hair transplant could, there is next to no risk of complications, severe pain and wasted time recovering, plus, with SMP, you walk out with a 'full' head of hair at the end of session 2 or 3, not after a year (and that's if the surgery took!)

Generally, no. SMP is a cosmetic tattoo procedure which implants pigment into the shallow dermal layer of the skin. Some sensitive areas of the scalp near the temples and hairline can be more prone to stinging but most clients generally find the treatment very mild, with many relaxing and falling asleep. We do not offer the use of numbing cream for 99% of clients., as its simply not needed.

No. However there have been some reports that needle penetration on the scalp has improved blood flow, which in some rare instances causes some mild hair growth. This is not guaranteed though, and should certainly not be the desired outcome.

This depends on the extent of your hair loss. Individuals with mild hair loss who aren't undergoing rapid hair loss, could be candidates for a density treatment, which helps to disguise thinning and gives the look of a fuller head of hair. Density treatments do not require you to cut your hair almost all of the time. Density is available for those with fuller heads of hair, on a case to case basis.

Otherwise, anyone with extensive hair loss is generally recommended to commit to the buzz cut. The experience of shaving is liberating and it can feel great to take control! Once you take the leap and commit to SMP, it is important to maintain a short cut to ensure your SMP blends seamlessly with your natural hair, this is very easy & painless with modern trimmers, which of course, we can recommend & provide. Most clients take just 60seconds each morning to buzz their hair so they are always looking fresh and on point.

It's recommended to use a 0 - 1 trimmer length. Most people will opt for an orbital trimmer to achieve this to make the task simple and fast.

Yes! In fact, many don't realise this, but hair, when cut down to the follicle, is simply various shades of grey! The hair only begins to pigment about 1mm from the scalp. So we use carbon pigments to custom colour match to the shade of your individual hair follicule, perfectly.

What ever colour your hair, when it is cut close to the scalp it will appear to be a shade of grey, ranging from light silver grey to almost black. It is also worth noting that the pigment, in general, fades at a similar rate to that in which the hair turns grey. But if for any reason, your natural hair suddenly turns much lighter than your current SMP, without a chance to recover its original shade, laser is always an option to quickly remove any darker spots! One session should be enough to lighten and give your artist room to match your SMP once again. This is not something that has happened to any clients, but it's important to know your options as you age, so you know what to expect, if it happens to you.

As for further hair loss, we always work into the edge of your existing hair to seamlessly blend our SMP with your existing hair. If your hair continues to recede past this point, a touch-up session can quickly re-blend & freshen up the SMP.

When you look at a strand of hair from the side you can see it's colour, but when viewed from the end, looking from the top, down, it's a shade of grey. This can be anything from black all the way through to a light silver grey.

When the hair is cut to the appropriate length (5 o'clock shadow) it will appear as a shade of grey over the scalp and your treatment is applied accordingly with the ink graded to the correct custom shade.

People who have skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, or a history of skin cancer may not be a good candidate. Prior to treatment, all clients are required to complete a medical history questionnaire and consent form, from which an informed decision will be made as to your suitability. Should you require a copy of these prior to your appointment we will be happy to provide them for you.

No. The aftercare is straight forward, and a full post treatment plan will be provided for you upon completion of your first treatment. You will need to avoid water & sun for a period of time and avoid sweating profusely in the first 3 days post treatment.

Laser is always an option. If for some reason down the track, you decide you want a smooth +naked, bald head, there are laser clinics we can recommend. Pricing & timeframe for removal, will depend on your personal consultation.