You have started to lose your hair but it is still long and you really do not want to shave it all off. You are thinking – “Is Scalp Micropigmentation for long hair?” This is a fairly straight forward answer so keep reading to find out the answer!
It’s a well-known fact that Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) was originally designed for treating baldness. People with short hair are generally the perfect candidates for Scalp Micropigmentation because the treatment mimics the appearance of stubble for that clean, buzzcut look. What you need to know is that you do not have to experience that extent of hair loss to reap the benefits of Scalp Micropigmentation. Like most people, you’ve probably wondered if SMP is compatible with long hair and the answer is a resounding yes!
When performing the procedure, the practitioner is filling in the areas with the hair loss – adding density or a density. Who are the possible candidates for this type of SMP treatment?
Women with female pattern baldness and hair thinning – Women who experience female pattern baldness and overall thinning are perfect candidates for Scalp Micropigmentation. Provided that they have sufficient hair density and volume, SMP can help conceal the thinning areas and make it virtually undetectable. This is achieved by closely matching the pigment with your hair colour and scalp and filling in between t thinning areas. Another benefit of this procedure is that your hairline remains intact regardless of how long or short your hair is.
Men with thinning hair or male pattern baldness – If you’re a man with long hair, scalp micropigmentation can maintain your look as your hairline starts to recede. Most men are familiar with diffuse thinning which is the shedding of hair across the scalp. Because the thinning isn’t as drastic as alopecia, men with long hair can undergo SMP without having to shave their scalp. The treatment can also benefit those with receding hairlines so long as they have reasonable hair density in those areas. Some men suffer from limited diffuse thinning while others experience thinning across the entire scalp. The good news is that scalp micropigmentation can cater to both types of hair loss and enable the client to keep their long hair. You will need to have some long hair reasonably close to your forehead to create the desired look using small scalp tattoos. SMP can fill in the gaps that your receding hairline leaves behind, helping you to look younger for longer before your hair loss develops. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your hairline, to make sure that your tattoos look natural. Over time, men can expect their hairline to further recede. When this happens, it may be time for a short cut or a different type of treatment. Scalp Micropigmentation for long hair can also be used to fill in gaps in areas of hair loss – it is often most effective when it’s used to create an overall look of thicker hair.
