What to Expect During Your SMP Journey
A Personalized, Precise Process Designed for Natural Results
At The Scalp Master, every scalp micropigmentation (SMP) treatment is approached with professionalism, medical-grade care, and artistic precision. Our process is designed to provide natural-looking results that restore hairlines, build density, and camouflage baldness or scarring—all in a sanitary and safe environment.
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We offer custom SMP solutions for both men and women, tailored to hair loss type, scalp condition, and personal style.
SMP for Women
Women’s SMP treatments focus on eliminating the contrast between the scalp and thinning hair to create the illusion of fuller volume. This is a cost-effective, non-surgical option that enhances beauty and confidence without the risks of traditional transplants or topical treatments.
SMP for Men
Whether you're experiencing thinning, a receding hairline, or total baldness, scalp micropigmentation can simulate the look of a freshly buzzed head. Using precision micro-needles, we deposit pigment to mimic hair follicles, restoring a youthful, clean look without surgery or downtime.
What Makes Our Process Different
Pigment Line: Safe, Natural & Fade-Resistant
We use an organic ink made from carbon black, distilled water, and alcohol. It’s non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and specifically formulated for scalp micropigmentation. Unlike traditional tattoo ink, our pigment won’t migrate, turn blue, or shift in color. It will naturally fade over time with sun exposure but remains clean and true to tone.
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We customize each shade to match your hair and skin tone, creating seamless, realistic results. Touch-ups are optional every few years to maintain a crisp appearance.
Skin Tone & Ethnic Matching
We’ve successfully treated clients across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I–VI) and all ethnic backgrounds. Understanding undertones, hairline shape, and follicle density is part of our mastery.
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Using pigment dilution techniques, we tailor each application to your skin tone and hair color, ensuring your SMP blends naturally into your native follicles.
Your SMP Session Timeline
Our treatments typically require three to four sessions, each spaced about two weeks apart, to allow proper healing, layering, and pigment retention.
Equipment & Sanitation
Your health and safety are non-negotiable.
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Single-use Japanese steel needles for every session
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EO gas sterilization and safety membranes prevent backflow
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Medical-grade sanitation with Cavicide wipes and quat solution between clients
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Full compliance with California health permits and regulations
Our high-grade equipment allows us to work more efficiently, reduce session time, and deliver superior accuracy with every impression.
First Session: Mapping & Base Layer
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Hairline Design: Choose from soft, hard, or hybrid hairlines
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Soft: Staggered and natural-looking
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Hard: Sharp and barbershop-style
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Hybrid: Slightly aged and natural at the temples
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Session Length: 2–3 hours
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Process: Initial pass from hairline to crown with soft layering
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Healing: 2 weeks of healing before the next session
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Care Instructions: Apply SPF daily, avoid strenuous activity
Second Session: Building Density
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Session Length: 1–2 hours
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Focus: Fill in faded areas, refine crown, blend sides and temples
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Technique: Layered pointillism for added realism and texture
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Adjustments: Fine-tune shape and density based on healed results
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Healing: 2-week healing period
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Care Instructions: SPF and no strenuous activity continue
Third Session: Crown & Detail Refinement
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Session Length: 1 hour
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Focus: Darken and detail the crown, blend remaining light areas
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Result: Final hairline is typically complete, minor peppering added
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Healing: Two weeks before fourth session, if needed
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Care Instructions: SPF daily, rest scalp
Fourth Session: Final Touches
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Session Length: 1 hour
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Focus: Blend mid-scalp to crown, polish temples and edges
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Goal: Perfect harmony with natural follicles and skin tone
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Healing: Final healing period before returning to normal routine
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Care Instructions: Continue SPF and avoid heavy activity for four days
Why Our Process Works
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Layered treatment builds dimension, realism, and long-term durability
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Strategic healing windows prevent pigment overloading or migration
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Custom pigment dilution ensures lifelike color and no unnatural shine
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Real-time adjustments between sessions guarantee satisfaction
