The Hairline Tattoo Could Be The Hair Loss Treatment You Never Knew

Is it Really a Tattoo?

Though sometimes referred to as a scalp tattoo or hairline tattoo, scalp micropigmentation is technically a form of permanent cosmetics. It differs from an actual tattoo in several important ways.

Scalp micropigmentation won’t change color. Though some fading over time is natural, the pigments used for SMP contain no added colorant or additives. They will not discolor like tattoo ink.

Artists that apply scalp micropigmentaion use permanent cosmetic equipment. The equipment is designed to use with microneedles that deposit a tiny bit of pigment into the top 2mm of the dermis. Tattoo ink is deposited much deeper than SMP pigment.

While tattoos are designs that are flooded with or outlined by ink, SMP relies on a pointillism technique. Hundreds of very small deposits of pigment are placed around the head to replicate the look of a natural hair follicle with short hair stubble.  No shading, scraping or line drawing is done with a hair tattoo.

Is Scalp Tattoo Right for Me?

Scalp micropigmentation is a good choice for anyone who wants a neat, clean look that doesn’t require very much maintenance. Even if you have had hair transplant surgery in the past, you may still be a good candidate for SMP. In fact, hair tattoos are often used to disguise the scars left behind by transplant surgery.