Scalp micropigmentation looks fake? Yes, when you do bad smp

What will I read in this article about scalp micropigmentation, particularly when it looks fake because of a bad work.

1. Does scalp micropigmentation look fake?
2. How to avoid helmet effect
3. To ensure a natural finish: don’t forget the right pigment

Most people who suffer from baldness and would like to end their discomfort with SMP have as their first desire to achieve a natural look. In fact, many fear that scalp micropigmentation looks fake.

How to blame them?

If you’re wondering why, try googling “does scalp micropigmentation look fake”, you’ll find images of helmet-effect smp that are really ugly to look at.
The responsibility for a fake smp is always of the smp artist.

If you do this job with expertise and passion, you should continue reading this article and find out how to avoid a badly done scalp micropigmentation.

Does scalp micropigmentation look fake?

Scalp micropigmentation, when professionally done, never looks fake. On the contrary, a natural and realistic 3D effect can be achieved.

SMP is innovative and cutting-edge. Through the application of biocompatible pigments under the outer layer of the scalp, it simulates hair follicles, as well as camouflages thinning, empty patches and scars. 

As mentioned earlier, in cases where patients are not satisfied because the smp looks fake, the resposnability is all in the hands of the smp artist.

Being an smp artist means combining continuous study,  expertise and precision.

As well as having a deep knowledge of techniques and working tools.

There are some caveats that as a smp artist you can follow to give the best results to your patients. Let’s see them together. 

How to avoid helmet effect

Avoiding the helmet effect is a must. Your reputation is worth.

Follow these tips and you won’t regret it:

• Comply with all the main steps of smp and once the treatment is over, remind the patient of the recommended post-treatment procedures – if you missed our article about it, you can find it here. 
• Plan with the patient his hair line according to his needs, but especially according to the morphology of his face. Avoid hairlines that are too low, angular or linear.
• Add density over several sessions. Avoiding overloading the scalp right away allows you to give the scalp gradual density. This means giving the scalp time to heal between sessions and achieving a more natural effect.
• Leave some skin free of microdots. The presence of bits of skin between the newly created follicles is essential. It increases realism, creates details. After 2-4 sessions most clients look great. There is no need to add dots ad infinitum. 
• Know when to stop and when to say NO! An experienced smp artist knows when the work is complete and it is necessary to stop. Even if the patient asks for an additional session or the addition of more color, if it is not helpful to the treatment, a serious smp artist says NO!
• Choose the most suitable pigment and shade.
• Remember that every smp treatment is not a game, but a work of art that carries with it great responsibility.

To ensure a natural finish: don’t forget the right pigment

To ensure a flawless result and realistic look for patients, every SMP artist is careful in choice of pigment.
There are many on the market, but a performing pigment must be biocompatible, hypoallergenic, stable (that does not turn blue or green), and suitable for the skin of the scalp.
In addition, the pigment shade must perfectly match the patient’s hair and skin color.
If you are still looking for the right pigment for you, we invite you to discover Pygmenta Black Rain.
We do not tell you that it is the best pigment you can use, you will tell us about your experience after trying it.