SMP Scalp Micropigmentation (Hair Tattoo) - My Experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2021
- Thank you for watching my SMP journey. I wanted to share this experience with you, to help others who may have suffered from the same problems as myself. Losing your hair, for some people can be a traumatic experience and really affect your confidence, which it did with me. I hope this video makes people feel more at ease and gives some useful information about using SMP as an option for hair loss.
SMP work completed by:
Jo Taylor of Follicle Illusion
8 Bank Street
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 1HZ
07746133790
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Check out my podcast where I speak with Jo Taylor from Follicle Illusion - She's the SMP artist who did my treatment. We talk about all things hair loss and answer a few frequently asked questions about the treatment.
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Had my first session, chose Jo after seeing your video a while back. 👍🏼
If there’s even an example of the drastic improvement that SMP can make to a persons overall appearance & self esteem then this is it. Mate you look absolutely fantastic 👍
Thank you 😊🙏
He looked great with a bald head anyway tho. He's got nice facial features so he would look good no matter what he had on his head. Imho, if we're talking solely about looks here, he definitely didn't need it. He's one of the lucky ones- a bald head suits him.
Looks SO good on you, man. Getting mine soon!
This is the best example of SMP I’ve seen. I’m sold
Just make sure you do your research on the artist. I've seen a few horror stories online 🙂
looks great man, can't wait to do mine next week. you're a better man than me being so open and honest about it. i'm not telling and then jsut hiding until it's finsihed slowly emerging with a tiny bit of confidence.
Thank you. Well I just wanted to try and help a few others who are going through the same thing. Hopefully it's helpful to people. Hope you get some great results 🙂
Thank you for sharing your experience! It looks great!
Thank you. Hope it was helpful 🙂
Legend Matt. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your journey. Loved you comment about ' it being harder going bald than being bald ( if we shave and accept it) Your dome is gone and you look cool dude. I am in Sydney my sister is in Upper Cumberworth.
Thanks very much Mike. I'm glad people are enjoying the video and finding it useful ☺️
Nice little vlog mate. It looks good, she's done a great job. 👏🏼
I've watched many videos about this and I've been giving this treatment some real thought. Your video is the one that convinced me that I do want it. I can see what's it's done for you, the refound confidence you have and it looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you Steven. Yes even 5 months later I'm still very glad I've had it done 🙂
Hi Steven. If you would like to come for a free consultation then we can have a chat and see what SMP can do for you. Now based in Wakefield.
Regards Jo
Where is this place?
Follicle Illusion. Now based in Wakefield. (But previously based in Castleford at the time this video was made).
Looks excellent mate. Life changing! Great video.
Thank you 😊🙏
Fantastic job I’m definitely getting this done thank you for the video 👍🏾
Thank you. Glad it was helpful 😊🙏
Honestly it looks great on you man!!! Very natural look. Great job on your hair and on your video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much 😊🙏
Excellent job Matt. You look great. Well done!
Thank you 🙏
I've watched a lot of content about smp and yours looks very natural, well done
Thank you 😊
Hi Matt, it looks really good on you, thanks for sharing. Thinking about this myself but worried it won't look natural so seeing your experience and how you look gives me a bit of confidence.
Yes I was extremely nervous, and even after the first session I was still nervous of the end result. It really started to come together on the second one and I was very pleased by the third 🙂
I saw your videos and just had my first session with Jo. Thanks for showing your journey as it really helped me :-)
Hi, really pleased the video has been helpful. I hope you get the results you're after 🙂👍
you earned a sub brotha. youre very authentic.
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks awesome Matt! 🙌 If it makes you feel better about yourself then why not! Great tattooist 😊
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks amazing bud! Thx for sharing your experience
Thank you 😊🙏
Hey Matt...great video and ive never come across SMP before, i must say im so impressed, it looks really good, a huge difference it has made. All the best mate...Mark
Thanks so much mate 😊🙏 Yes I don't think there's no perfect option out there just yet but it's definitely a good one!
Thank you for sharing. I am going to do it after 2 years researching and going back and forth. Looks great!
Thank you 🙏 Good luck!
huge difference! looks great
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks good mate. I'm getting SMP in 2 weeks. Thanks for your video.
It looks fabulous!!
Thank you 😊🙏
Just had my first session. Best decision ever. Can't wait for the second this Friday (1 week later).
Awesome! I wish I'd done it sooner haha
Looks super sharp dude! Looks like you got a good lineup at the barber. Anyone should be proud with that style
Thank you 🙏
You look great like this man! What a change !! I’m Doing the smp aswell
Thank you. Almost a year on and I'm still pleased with it. Will be doing an update video in the next month or two 😃
looks amazing mate. really happy for you. i got my SMP done about 3 years ago and have been mega happy with mine, i got it through Skalp in Manchester. Framing the face can make such a difference, especially getting a good SMP job done, ive seen some absolutely dreadful ones 🤣 but yours is great :)
Yes I've seen some dreadful ones which put me off it when it was first advertised years ago. But like anything, they improve over time. When you look at the work of regular tattoo artists these days, it's amazing compared to the tattoos of yesteryear.
@@MattBlackUK very true! Amazing what can be done in the modern world isn't it! 😂
Looks great, thanks for the video!
Thank you 😊 no problem
Hi everyone, thanks for watching my video. Here's a 1 year update of my SMP.
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It still looks great Matt. I have relocated to Wakefield and opened a clinic where I just do Scalp Micropigmentation and Hair Replacement Systems. I can't upload a picture of it in here but it's really nice in a lovely building. Let me know if you need a wee touch up and you can come through.
Jo
@@jotaylor2909 Hi Jo, thanks for the information. I'm glad you're doing well.
I'll definitely be coming back to you for a touch up when needed 🙂
Thats great, and it does look great. And it suits you (sir) too.
Looks very sharp and natural on you! GQ.
@@jotaylor2909 Hi Jo you did a great job and was wondering how i go about making an appointment with you?
That's crazy how something like that can make such a difference. It looks good 👍
Thank you 🙂🙏
Fantastic mate I’ve booked mine in Manchester in a couple of weeks you look great 👍
Thank you mate 🙏 Hope you get great results 😊
This is just Amazing, you look great
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks very good my friend!
Thank you 😊🙏
It looks awesome!!!
Thank you 😊🙏
Great video.
Pleased for ya mate.
All the best from London
Thank you 😊🙏
Ahh I see you had your treatment with Jo! She actually trained with us at Scalp Culture. Amazing person and amazing artist.
Hi, yes she's a lovely person and really put alot of time and effort into making sure I was happy with everything 🙂
Scalp Culture, thank you very much for that lovely comment. Your training was fab. My first course left me so confused as I was only shown one hairline & no instructions on how to mix the ink! After your master class, everything fell into place. Thank you again 😉
@@jotaylor2909can you come to the U.S. and do smp on me?
Looks mint, can’t wait to get mine.
Thank you 😊 hope you have a good experience too!
It looks great! Very Natural Looking!
Thank you. I'm very happy with how it turned out 😊
Looks awesome! 👏 ❤
Thank you 🙏
Looks F.in awesome mate, I’ve got my first 1 to 1 consultation booked in next week. Thanks for doing the video mate.👍🏻
Thank you 😊🙏 Great news, hope you end up happy with your results.
@@MattBlackUK just had my second session yesterday and since I’ve got home, I pretty much hate the hairline that they’ve put on, it just doesn’t look good at all. Panicking now about what to do…
Sorry to hear that mate. I was very clear about what I wanted with my artist and showed her lots of examples. Did you do plenty of research on the artist? Ideally they need to aim for something that fits the shape of your head and your age, and ensure they stagger the hairline so it doesn't look like a straight line.
great video. i really enjoyed it. i have so much anxiety about getting a botched job. i want it lite and natural looking like you, im terrified that ill end up with a sharp unnatural line.
Thank you. Yes I was extremely nervous, it was only by the second of the three sessions that I started to relax a little more as I could see signs of how the final result would be 🙂
I did my own smp, no numbing cream. My head felt prickly for a few hours, but now looks sensational. I still went to the gym after, sweat and even lightly rinsed my hair afterwards.
Looks hella clean af!! It looks natural and good on you. Pls do an update 6months from now.
Thank you 😊 I will 👍
Looks great man.
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks great!
Thank you 😊🙏
Bro I'm watching my future self through your video...I'm happy for u🕶
I hope the video was helpful 😊
It looks amazing.
Thank you 😊👍
Brilliant results, with a really natural 'staggered' hairline. 👌
Thank you. I'm still very pleased with it and will post an update this summer as it will have been a year 🙂
It looks outstanding. Convinced me to have mine done. Thanks for doing this.
Thank you. Yes I'm still very pleased with the results 😊
did u do it don cook?
Great video! Plus you look great. I've had a quote for about £700 as I'm thin on top by evoke up Yorkshire way on.
Thanks for sharing mate.
Thank you. Definitely make sure you closely examine examples of their work. Hope you get the results you're looking for 😊👍
Thanks for answering the cost 1200 pounds got that. Awesome! i think its more cheaper by about 300 pounds over there vs here in the Philippines
You look super!! Hope it still is as crisp today.
Thank you 😊🙏 Yes I did an update video in August (1 year later) if you'd like to see how it looks and my view on the experience now 😁
Looks great man
Thank you 😊🙏
@@MattBlackUK All good bro.
I've just had my 3rd treatment. You look great bro. Hi from New Zealand.
Thank you 😊🙏 I hope you achieved the results you were looking for 🤞
Looks great, Jo did a fantastic job.
Thanks. She did indeed 😊
Looks great. Well done. Well worth the cost. 👌
Thank you 😊🙏
Looks excellent mate, and you seem to be a really nice guy
Thank you so much Paul 🙏
Finally went and had it done, jo done an excellent job
I'm so pleased to hear. She's great and a really nice person 🙂
That's looks great mate! I am doing mine next week..😊😊 been bald for last 22 years.
Hope it has turned out how you wanted 😊
Hi mate just checking in to see how yours went 5 months later?
I was thinking before you did it man this guy's a good-looking guy he could easily Rock the bald look.
But after you get this done it is better, you have to admit you were the lucky guy who had a great-shaped head for being bald.
You seem like a great person don't know who you are but the outcome looks great.
Cheers from new york!
Thank you 🙏
Dude I loved your video especially the pasty white guy part 😂 Congratulations on your marriage 😄
Haha thank you man 🙏
You look great, homie. For real.
We've got some similar features including how the hair loss looked, and you've given me a lot of confidence to book a consultation. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
One question I have is, have you ever considered a traditional head tattoo?
I'm wondering if I could still get something tatted after the SMP is all complete. Whatcha think?
Thank you 🙏 - I did actually consider head tattoos as I have always liked what Travis Barker had done. I wouldn't object to it, but I'm happy with my SMP at the moment. I've almost finished both arms for sleeves, and have plans for some more on my chest and looking at inner ear tattoos. Who knows what I'll consider next 😅
Looks good.....3rd session seems the charm
Definitely, it took it to the next level instantly 😊
Looks good man, well done 👍👍 How does it look in daylight? Thinking of going for it.
Thank you. Looks perfectly fine in daylight even on sunny days. Looks really really good in ambient lighting. If I were to be really picky it looks it's worst under spotlight or really bright clinical overhead lighting but still visible. I'd go for it, made me feel much better to be honest. Still don't regret it ☺️
Your video is brilliant makes me more comfortable to get it done. Your price you paid is so much cheaper than the big companies. I have had a quote for £2700 but this is to also cover a transplant scar. He is well known in the SMP world though. But the work you had done looks amazing so I am now left with the dilemma of using you’re artist 🥴
Thanks Jay. I really wished someone had made a video before I had it done so I could feel more at ease, that's why I thought I'd make it to help all the other people in my position. That's still a reasonable price for an established artist ☺️
Wow very nice bro❤❤❤
Thank you 🙏
It looks great bro
Thank you 🙏
Well done job
I'm pleased with the results 🙂
You look sooo much better 🔥🔥
Thank you. I feel better for it ☺️
You looked great before your treatment as well. But after ... wow. Looking extremely clean and badass. I like it bro.
Do you like shaving with a razor ?
Thank you so much 😊🙏 Yes I used a razor quite alot before the treatment, I still use it every now and then if I can be bothered but the skull shaver makes life easy and less messy 😊
Positive vibes from u bro... Love it .... Hope i will get my smp ssoooon... But in India i dont think its possible
Thank you. I hope you find a suitable service and get the results you're searching for 😊👍
Great vid. Did u get a single needle or a 3 needle. Looks really good
Thank you. I believe it was a single needle, I think 😊
looks fantastic
Thank you 😊🙏
@@MattBlackUK one important question, do you still wear a hat as often as you did before?
Only in the winter as I don't like the cold weather in England. But in summer I never wear a hat. I'll probably wear a baseball cap or snapback at the upcoming shows with my first, the first in 2.5 years but mostly because it's just part of the stage image I have with them 😊
Glad you like the SMP mate. One thing I'd say is don't go any darker . So many people ask for it dark and then it does not look natural at all.
Thanks. It fades within a couple of months which helped it blend in even more. So I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I'll probably do another video after 1 year to check in and show everyone what it looks like at that point.
2nd session is looking good! Can I ask how much does it cost over there? Can there be something you can do for the shiny scalp?
The average in the north of England is around £1500-£3500 depending on how many sessions you need and your location. I didn't go to a large company. It's a studio run by one artist so it cost me £1200 for 3 sessions. Try anti shine moisturiser. I use the Loreal Men Expert Pure & Matte anti shine moisturiser, and it's excellent. Smells amazing too.
You look good! Rock on!
Thank you Tony 🙏
Looks good mate
Thank you 😊
@@MattBlackUK I had mine done 3 weeks ago finally im walking outside without a hat..🤗
Yes I find myself wearing a hat alot less, unless it's winter mornings in England 😆
Look great mate I’m gonna do Smp this month then undergo hair transplant in the future
Thanks! Cool, the SMP will give the transplant a little more of a fuller look too!
I hope both procedures go well for you 🙂
@@MattBlackUK I regret my hair transplants. It was fine 30 years ago, and I went to Bosley near Hollywood, one of the best places in the country about 9 hours away. Now, I'm looking into SMP simply to cover the scarring, both donor and recipient areas. I care much less about hair these days. I only care I did something about it. Now I feel like I have to hide my original mistake. But your SMP looks MUCH better than others I've seen on the net. Especially your 2 yrs out video. Subtle look is the best look.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with your hair transplant. I've seen quite a few people have SMP to cover hair transplant scars and they seem to be quite effective. I hope you get the results you're looking for 🙏
Looks good
Thank you 😊
Looks very nice
Thank you 😊
Looks good mate where did you have your SMP done
Thank you. I had it done at Follicle Illusion in Castleford. The details are in the description on this video 😊
Hey Matt, this is so random but what is that brand of the purple shirt you’re wearing at the end of the video? I love the wide neck.
Hi, it's from All Saints ☺️👍
At the 11th minute of the video, the certifications. I noticed one of them is from Scalp Culture, which is a SMP company in the UK, they even have branches abroad too.
Yes there are quite a few companies that provide SMP training alongside completing the procedures.
Great video mate and it looks great!
Couple of quick questions, how much did it cost? Did you pay full amount at the end? And was it passable after that 1st session. Im slightly concerned it will look odd inbetween that 1st and 2nd session
Cheers, guys like yourself taking the time to make these videos make people full a lot more confident
Hi Paul, it was £1200 in total. Very affordable compared to the big companies who advertise across social media. First session I made sure I wore a hat, thankfully I had some time off in the house so I didn't have to go anywhere. Second session, I was happy to walk about with how it looked. By the third session I was very pleased and happy to go anywhere without covering my head. Glad the video was helpful 🙂
@@MattBlackUK cheers matt! Thanks for the reply, there is one close to me in warrington that is £899 so even cheaper than yours, obviously every technician varies so fingers crossed they are good
Thanks Paul, the main advice I can pass on is just make sure the artist you have has done good work before and you'll be fine 🙌🙂
@@MattBlackUK did you pay the full amount at the end or do they like divide the payment per session?
I was given the chance to pay per session, but I just paid for it all up front and pre-booked all my sessions. I wasn't charged any extra for the touch up / tweaking session 🙂
Skull shaver looks boss....
How often do you need to replace the blades?
It's great, I haven't had to replace them yet. Still going strong. They don't appear to be expensive to replace too 🙂
Nice
Looks good and natural well done 👍
Thank you so much 🙂🙏
Looks great, man. Any regrets 2 yrs later? How does it look if you bic your head?
I will often BIC my head, but I'll time it so that I do it the night before I'm going out somewhere in the morning so it grows in the night and blends in nicely. Otherwise it can look slightly uneven close up. I don't regret it at all, and I'll be coming up to nearly 3 years soon. I'm doing a 3 year check in video soon, and then another video of my experience as I go for my first top up. I have a 2 year check in video on my channel 😊
Looking good
Thanks so much ☺️🙏
Looks great! Certainly reassured me that it is the right decision.. but I am from NY.. hope i can find an artist who is just as good…
Thank you. Yes, definitely do some research to artists in your area, don't just go for the cheapest deal.
Great!
Thank you 😊
looks great mate how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking ?
£1200 for 3 sessions. It varies on the area you live in and how much SMP you need to combat your individual situation 😊
Looks real
Looks great, way better than mine which looked like I had hair implants that failed to grow. :) Had it lasered off. Does it still hold after this time?
Sorry to hear you didn't receive good results.
Yes it's still going strong, I'm guessing I may consider a top up in the next year or two but for now I'm still happy with the results and current condition. If you are unhappy I would definitely think about having it removed and redone by a better artist. I hope you get the results you're looking for 🤞
@@MattBlackUK I embrace my baldness now actually. :)
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters 😊
@@MattBlackUK true that. Thnx! :)
Thank you for making a video in bad lighting. That is the only thing I hate about smp. It looks so different in every light.
Yes, I'd rather be straight up and honest about my experience and opinion of it. I'll be doing a 3 year review video this summer, before I plan to go for my first top up, and it's on my list to try and demonstrate different lighting situations so people can see the differences. I'll probably film it in my recording studio as there are no windows and various lighting options in there.
really loved the video, can i say that you are very handsome too bro! 😂 do you know if there is age requirement to get it done as i am 21? cant wait to get mine
Hi, it's just the same legal requirements for having a tattoo 😊
You look great
Thank you 😊🙏
I went bald at 30 and now 47 and still have not accepted it, I can hardly look in the mirror as my head shape is like a coconut. I wear hats most of the time even indoors. I actually envy guys with hair that don't look after it. I am now looking into this to regain my confidence.
Sorry to hear that. People don't realise the effects it has on people, especially in the actual thinning/receding process. It's very stressful for most. It took me quite a lot of time to focus on other things and not worry about it. Having SMP has definitely helped. I hope you find the right solution that helps you too.
I'm sorry to hear about how your hair loss affects you. If you live near Wakefield & would like to come for a free consultation, then I could tell you how Smp could help you if you decided to have it.
Kind regards
Jo
I shave my head and mine looks like this and the top of mine grows but I know I want this look and my hair has been thinning but would be silly to have it done now when the top of my head still grows with hair?
Hi, yes you can still have it done and it just adds to the density. I have areas that grow thinner hair on top and it actually helps the SMP look better.
you can see that this man's already good-looking, he was just missing that hairline to frame his face and bring it all together. Looks great dude, it definitely helped me make a decision on looking into treatment 👍
Thank you for the kind words. I'm pleased with my results 🙏
Yes looked good before and after