If you've had your head shaved for SMP, you'll need to wait at least 4-5 days before shaving again. Why? Your scalp needs time to heal and allow the pigment to settle properly. Shaving too soon could irritate the treated area or cause the pigment to fade unevenly.
NO wet shaving for 10 days post.
After your treatment, it's important not to wash, trim or shave your hair for four days. After that, you can wash your hair and cut it with clippers, but hold off on shaving it with a razor until at least a week to allow for proper healing. Hairline Ink is now offering hair loss solutions in 50+ cities!
We recommend waiting at least 1 month before shaving after a hair transplant. It's best to let the scalp fully heal, ensuring the scabbing, redness, and swelling have subsided. If you notice any signs of infection, you should avoid shaving. The infection must be treated first before applying a razor to the region.
How long does scalp micropigmentation take to heal? If you have a lighter complexion, your scalp will have 'redness' for approximately 24-48 hours after treatment. On darker skin this does not tend to show at all.
Does SMP Lighten After A Few Days? Yes, Scalp Micropigmentation typically does lighten after a few days following the treatment.
According to NCATS, inflamed follicles usually last 1 or 2 weeks and reappear every 1 or 2 months. Doctors can prescribe effective treatments to help manage folliculitis outbreaks.
While it may seem counterintuitive, shaving your head can help your hair grow faster and healthier. By removing damaged hair, you allow new, healthy hair to grow in its place. Plus, shaving can stimulate blood flow to the scalp, promoting hair growth.
For hair longer than 4mm, we advise cutting them down with a clipper/trimmer (checkout out the Beast Clipper for Skull Shaver), and only then use our shavers, to avoid clogged blades, pulled hair and overall unpleasant shaving experience.
Generally you are safe to have a buzz cut after 1 month has passed following your hair transplant. However, if you're unsure, it's always a good idea to first contact your surgeon. They will be able to examine your recovery, and give you the best advice on when to get a haircut.
Immediately after SMP, you should avoid direct sunlight for at least 10 days. UV rays can break down the pigments before they have fully settled into the skin. Even after the initial healing period, it's crucial to protect your scalp from the sun to preserve the longevity of your SMP results.
Scalp micropigmentation doesn't grow hair or change your natural hair growth. And beyond what you may have read, it also won't cause hair loss or damage your existing hair follicles.
We recommend waiting at least 5 days after your SMP treatment. Buzz cutting with a hair clipper is preferred over shaving with a razor. Please, follow aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
Regular exfoliation with sea salt can help speed up the fading process. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub designed for the scalp. This method works by removing the top layer of skin cells, which can help lighten the pigment over time.
Do I need to shave my hair prior to my SMP treatment? For a density fill, it is not necessary to shave or cut your hair. For a hairline treatment it is ideal to come for a first session with your hair buzz cut to 0.5mm in length.
While there's no right time of when to shave your head, shorter styles can minimise the appearance of balding and a receding hairline.
Our models are designed to give a smooth shave, they do not leave any hair. For the smoothest shave possible, we recommend shaving in the shower and using shaving cream or foam.
Wet shaving helps to hydrate hairs making them easier to cut, and the additional lubrication helps the blades glide over your skin, giving the closest and most comfortable shave while providing protection against any irritation. Wet shaving gives the best results but does require access to water and some clean-up.
Tonsuring or shaving your head has no effect on hair loss nor hair growth. Neither does masturbating. Cutting hair close to the scalp will not reverse a receding hairline.
Unfortunately, this is simply a myth that makes many believe their hair will be healthier and stronger once it grows back. Yes, the close shaving of the head will remove the hair that has been damaged by bleaching or heat styling (as discussed earlier in this article).
As we've noted, damaged hair repair isn't possible because the protein bonds and cuticles have been permanently altered. Instead, the focus should be on maintaining hair to prevent further damage. If your hair is severely damaged, the most extreme solution is to cut it off and start fresh.
Hair will grow back once the source of this symptom (inflammation) is treated, by way of antifungal medications and anti-inflammatory treatments.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a popular home remedy. It's often added to foods,1 and some people also apply it to their skin, scalp, or hair. It's known to have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral actions,2 and it may also offer benefits for scalp flaking or thinning hair.