Micropigmentation - My Experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2021
- What is going on everyone? Leon checkin' in & we are at it again with another video!
In today's video we will be talking about my micropigmentation experience!
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Dude, this is the most thorough video I've seen. Thanks for talking through the entire process!
Great video man nice to see you are pleased with the procedure they did for you
I chose to have this done about 3 years ago. Had 1st touch-up last week. NO regrets. It looks great and it was seamless. I too had some lymph node swelling, but it only lasted a couple days. If youre on the fence about getting this done. Just do it. Just research fully whomever you have do this. Make sure they are reputable and professional.
I totally agree! Glad to your hear your feedback and to know I was not alone in the reaction! Thank you for stopping by and dropping the comment! 🫡
Extremely insightful and honest really good solid video thanx for posting old sport
Really appreciate that feedback. Thank you! 🫡
Great explanation and demonstration. I wish I had know about this or came across your video years ago. I've been suffering with receding hairline and bald spot for about 10 years and it has gotten worst to the point I never go anywhere without my hat. Thank God I work I shop where I can always wear hats.
I totally empathize with you Andrew.
Hair is a majority of our lifetime.
This procedure has improved my quality of life dramatically.
I started going a little more bald, so I do need to get a little touch up.
I'll be doing an update video as I'm learning as I go along, but overall, this is a great solution to hair loss for all (Men & Women).
The channel, Dr. Gary Linkov, also provides really great information on hair loss solutions. Totally recommend!
I have seen alot of videos about this procedure and I still had questions. You actually answered alot of those questions. Very thorough and your hair looks great.
Hi SDJohns,
Super appreciate the feedback! Really glad to hear this as it can be a difficult topic to cover. Thank you for your compliment and for stopping by. 🙂🤝
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Wow! It look fantastic. The fact that there's some small difference in shades between the micro and your real hair makes it look more natural. Love it! Im gonna get it. 👍👍
Thank you ItaloRican7. Glad to be able to provide the information. 🙂
Looks great!
Thanks Scalp Ink! 🙂
Hi, thanks for putting this video out..,I'm scheduled to gety SMP at the beginning of March, I'm eager, but nervous...
Hi Danny Boy,
Thanks for stopping by! I super appreciate your honesty about feeling eager and nervous, because I felt the same exact way, and this is perfectly normal!
I'm hoping that us admitting this inspires others to consider this to help them regain their strength and confidence in their self image.
There is nothing wrong with the bald look, but this may be a great option for many.
Personally, I had a touch up since this original video due to a bit more hair loss, but I'm very very satisfied with the results.
I hope that inspires confidence in you and others.
Stay dope my friend. :)
Had to watch at 1.5x speed, but enjoyed your personal story. Looks great man.
Nothing wrong with that! I listen to podcast at 2x. I get it. Appreciate your compliment. 😃
Great video 👍🏽👍🏽
great video !
Thanks Afroman! 😎🙌
Thank you for sharing.
The smp looks really realistic from a distance
Would you be able to do a video on other electric shaving options (E.g. 4 head rotator shavers etc)?
Appreciate it man!
Hi,
If I get a chance I'll get something going. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Great video
Thank you coach. Appreciate you stopping by. 🙂👊
Bro that's a sick background. Howd you do it?
Glad I found this video, I think it looks great. Just wondering if there's a way the artist can perform the procedure that makes the smp look like stubble so you can use a trimmer on the tightest settin?
Most certainly can. This is how mine is done. But you have a little flexibility. Lately I've been keeping it really tight, but you usually have a bit of wiggle room if your hair does grow a little. I normally can go about three days before I feel I need to cut my hair again. 😎
You cannot let the remaining natural hair grow too long with SMP, the scalp pigmentation procedure is a one dimensional illusion that looks like hair stubble but if you have natural hair growth more than just slight stubble next to a large area of SMP you can easily tell it’s not natural.
Awesome. I’m doing my Smp in Aug
Great video 😊
Thanks Scalp Culture for the feedback and watching. 🙂
Dude! You broke this down lovely! Perfectly! You answered all important and concerning questions, thank you. I am 100% going to go for it thx to you 🙏🏽. I played bball all of my life so Micheal Jordan made it cool to rock the baldy even male pattern baldness, but now I’m doing some acting and I’m older and this procedure fixes a huge issue concerning my acting career and for my personal insecurities and frustrations. Also the ladies I grew up with all say the same compliment or non compliment that u get, that I look better with the baldy LO.L. I need this thanks my friend 👍🏽
Hi JCJ 007!
Glad to hear your feedback! 🫡 As we all know, appearance is very important for acting and this is certainly a very good solution for insecurities and frustrations as that definitely was a huge thing for me as well.
Wishing you the best in your acting career! That is very awesome! Hoping to see you around! 🙂🙏
@@TechCrackedWeekly Law and Order Svu and some others.. I’ll touch base in the future maybe u can catch one 👌🏽
Nice video!!
Thanks for your compliment and stopping by! 🫡🤝🏽
Your SMP looking good bro! I had my SMP done last month and it was $1700 for 4 sessions in Houston tx. I was balding in crown and on top but I still had a hairline. I was already wearing a zero or #1 at the barbershop. Im 63yrs old and I just wanted to get that more hair coverage look on my head but not looking like Im 25yrs old. Im happy with the results.
@@dannystaintonpottery8897 ..House Of Scalp in NW Houston. A dude name Kevin is the boss man.
I love this because this really is for anyone at any age. Thanks for sharing. 😎
looks great
Thanks Vasilis. 🙂
Did you have a reaction on the second treatment as well
You look great excellent video ✊
Hi Venom,
I did have a reaction on the second treatment as well, but thankfully it wasn't as bad. I was also more mentally prepared to expect it. I'm not a medical professional, but I'm guessing it's a temporary immune response, almost allergy-like.
@@TechCrackedWeekly do you mind telling me what your symptoms were I’m a smp artist as well and want to understand your experience to look out for clients that go through what you have kindly Adrian
The results look fantastic ! Do you take Finasteride to prevent any further hair loss ?
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate your question.
I don't take anything. This is one of the reasons I went this route; I wanted something with as little maintenence as possible (outside of trimming).
Hope this helps. 🫡
thinking about smp but i am comfortable being bald/balding lol so i dont know if this would actually just make me more self-conscious or not
Looks legit. We can see your face light up with satisfaction.
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I am contemplating doing SMP. However I have a long FUT scar that I'm afraid will still be visible and I'm very self-conscious about that. I don't know what to do...I do the simplicity of shaving your head off. It's every 3 days but it's cheap and easy to do.
That's a very good point Allan and I understand your concern.
I have also seen in content that SMP is also a means of dealing with scars of many shapes and forms, and it may actually help your scar appear less prominent.
Trust me. I totally understand being self-conscious, which is why I wanted to make this video and it's great to have you here.
I would encourage you to investigate a bit more. There is also some really great content on TH-cam of using SMP to cover scars.
I can also say, happily, that it is very nice to not have to worry about expensive haircuts and the inconvenience of having to schedule time to get them done.
I have purchased my own edge up tool just for cleaning up my temple areas very nice, and they I shave the rest of my head with a machine. It's very very nice.
So nice, I don't miss having a lot of hair to be honest. 🫡
Me to fut scar
How much was your smp procedure? Thanks for the info. When do you have to get a touch up ?
Hi ksolis85,
How much the procedure cost depends on the amount of work needed.
Mine was around $2000.
Mine still is looking great, but I've been reading a touch up can be expected anywhere between 3-6 years.
I think it depends on how well you take care of it like a tattoo (how well your skin takes the procedure, using sunscreen, sun exposure). 🙂
Where / what company did you use? It looks great.
Hi Bullyellis,
I had a contact that doesn't work at a company, who does it on the side. Sorry I don't have more information. 😐
Once they draw that line..yeah it's bad 🤣. I'm getting mine done soon
The good thing is you don't have to worry about a edge up. 🫡
If your dealing with a artist, you'll be in good hands and enjoy the results. 🫡
Go for the 3rd session.
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No please don’t. Leave it alone. The darker the faker. 😢
i have seen several videos, if you leave it 3 days or more unshaved it looks weird. and then if you have to shave or buzz cut every other day, then what's the advantage of SMP? it gives you a hairline that most time they can tell it's fake and you become self-conscious that sb will discover it.
Most people that get it done want to shave their head every day or two anyway
Hi George,
You have some excellent points that I certainly agree with.
It most likely is true that if you leave it 3 days or more it does look wierd; this is what happens to me.
You may not have to shave or buzz everday though. Chances are you can go a day in between without doing so.
Personally, I prefer to buzz everyday though, unless I'm sitting at home for the weekend or wearing a cap.
However, when buzzed, it looks REALLY GOOD. The only way someone will be able to tell in this situation is if they get very up close to your scalp (as in inches away). But the person looking, has to be paying close attention.
Overall, it's a great alternative to the bald look or more complicated processes like surgery.
Thanks for stopping by and asking your question. :)
That's a great point as well. I started out by trying to shave my head before doing this procedure, but the problem was my head still looked gray in areas where hair was growing.
The procedure allows me to buzz my hair very short, while maintaining an even color appearance. :)
Most bald guys shave a couple times a week anyway so its not a problem and if done right its hard to tell
I got this done and love it. The only thing you did wrong in my opinion was you got the hairline done too straight. It looks a little fake. I got my hairline curved each side. That way it looks more natural. I'd recommend anyone getting it done to go for the curved hairline
Advice is always great for others to take up on because everyone has their own taste. As for myself, I wanted mine to mimic the edge I use to get when I had real hair. Appreciate the feedback Emmet! 🫡
Hell no . I got mine done with the straight edge up and I loved. I'm 41 and now I looked 30 with a smooth hairline. That receding hairline looks goofy and makes you looked old and funny
@@chucknorris2266 It depends on how you get it done and who you get it done by. Someone with plenty of experience and knows what their doing will make the curved hairline look natural. Everybody has a curved hairline naturally so it will look real if done right
Depends on individual face & head shape buddy @@chucknorris2266
Can i ask you where did you get It done? I hate when It looks too Dark and overdone
Hi!
I'm working on a follow up video I'm planning to have out soon. Stay tuned. 🙂👌
@@TechCrackedWeekly what a stupid ass reply . Just tell him And move on
Fr wtf
There a few people who do this don't no why make a video but don't say we're tha had it done that's the reason why people watch to see results and what clinic
Just go to *Scalp Micro USA* or another reputable company that can produce a plethora of before-and-after photos. I think Scalp Micro USA has locations in NYC NY, Chicago IL, Houston TX, and Los Angeles CA - basically across the country options for those willing to travel a reasonable distance. There’s a clinic I saw in Orlando FL called *Discreet Cosmetic Studio* that does good work; it’s a woman and, from what I could gather from her site and social media posts, she is TALENTED. There’s also a company named *Taylor Perry SMP* in Hollywood FL. Taylor Perry himself and the other SMP artist there (forgot his name …sorry) are both seemingly good at what they do. There are options out there.
I’ve been researching… for a friend. 😂 We have to do our research and lift as we climb, fellas.
The clumps of hair falling out in the shower are hard to deny...lol
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You should have done the 3º session. It should have been a little darker.
Hi Felipe!
I totally agree. After this video, I went back for another session. 🙂
So do you have many people notice without telling them? If so how many people notice? I really want to get this done but that’s my fear about this procedure. Thanks!
I think only one person noticed but I think it's because I needed a follow-up.
It's hard to say because no one else has said anything.
If it helps, as long as you keep your real hair trimmed down to match, it blends very well.
I'm very self critical and try to look for flaws in everything.
My procedure isn't 100% perfect, but I'd say it's in the high 80's or low 90's to be very honest.
I put myself under a magnification mirror to find flaws though. 😅
@@TechCrackedWeekly- Know that imperfection is the new perfection, bro. Don’t be too hard on yourself and do NOT let the negative comments beat you down. You’re the one putting yourself out there for those who are interested, yet afraid in the process… trying to gain as much information as possible. Props to you man. 💯💯
I really truly appreciate this ☝️ You are totally correct. 👨🎤🤝
I have had for 3 yrs trou ble with it you have to keep it so short so basically you look bald anyway an you do have to have it touched up regularly I think it's a 7 out of 10
Hey Leon my brother from another mother I had the same issue People told me just cut it off, I did it I was self-conscious at first Thought my head would be too big LOL During Covid people recognize me with my mask on ,would tell me they recognize that head anywhere👨🏼🦲
It's certainly a unique experience. You look like you do good with a bald head though. This whole aging thing is full of surprises. Wonder what's next. Do I want to know? Maybe not. Haha.
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Take a shot every time he says "male pattern baldness."
Please don't. 😅
@TechCrackedWeekly Just plying. 😅 Great video, very informative. Thanks for sharing your story.
@@banderson5676 Appreciate you banderson. Gave me a laugh. 😅
Bald heads are usually shiny so is there anything u put on ur head so it won’t be so shiny and look unnatural
That's a great question and true! I don't know of anything yet, but now you got me interested. 🙂
Zero shine matte lotion
You can get from Amazon
Thanks! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Hey thinking about getting smp. I noticed the trimmer youre using is the same as one i used to have and i think that it doesn’t really cut down short enough. Have u tried using a sharper set of clippers like a t liner ? Instead of having to trim then bald out
What trimmer are you using?
I have had several. My favorite is this one here by Andis from Amazon because it gives a VERY CLOSE CUT. 🙂 : amzn.to/3R317iC
Thanks
How many days did you go in between shaves? Could you get by twice per week?
Hi HD,
Thanks for your stopping by and asking your question. 🙂
I can go about 3 days, but I prefer to use a machine on zero every other day because it gives the best blended appearance between real hair and procedure which looks really nice.
Longer than a few days and the hair gets longer which makes it not blend in with the procedure as smoothly, make it more noticeable. 🫡
location and price point?
Hi dtkodak123,
I know someone who does it on the side, so I don't have a location. But they are out of upstate NY. Are you near the area?
@@TechCrackedWeekly damn. god no. not even close. in the seattle area.
@@dtkodak123 Search for Rainier Ink in Federal way! It costs about $3,500 if you do the whole scalp and less if you have less balding areas!
Hairline seems a bit too straight
Hi!
Thanks for your comment ilkay. 🙂
When I use to have hair, I use to always get an edge up, so I had a very straight line. However, you can choose to go for a more natural appearance, and some do. 🫡
It fits his age and also its not low so it looks natural
I think it goes with him cause he looks mix race. It's better on dark and I think it looks better than a natural receded hairline . It actually makes him look younger and good looking
Did you get touched up yet?
Not in a while. I did have to get a second touch-up due to more hair loss, but I should be fine for a while now.
Always wear sunscreen or a hat on a sunny day. If you forget to apply sunscreen or if you will be out for a very long duration of a sunny day, wear a hat to protect it. 🙂
It looks off no offense
I'm not really sure how to reply to that, but thanks for watching James. 🙂
Doesn’t look off to me. Looks good to most in the comments. Good decision, my man.
It looks fantastic. 👍👍
Idk how bro it looks great
I think that you would look fine completely bald
Thanks for the compliment. Appreciate you.
That's a dope spaceship.
Thanks Andre. :)