Scalp Micro Pigmentation Leicester: The Miracle Cure for Hair loss?

We have all been faced with that moment; staring back at our reflection, in the mirror, you begin to notice the dwindling presence of youth, your hair seems thinner, lacks lustre, you may even notice that it is starting to look sparse. Hair is our crowning glory, it frames our face, and plays a role in how beautiful we are perceived to be and is one of the first things you notice when you see another person. Oftentimes, the first signs of aging present themselves on the head, so thankfully you are not alone! Statistically, 85% of men, and 40% of women, will experience some kind of hair loss in their life- time . Some of the biggest reasons for hair loss are:

• Stress

• Thinning- from over bleaching hair

• Heat damage- from overusing utensils such as hairdryers and straighteners

• A genetic predisposition to hair loss

• Traction Alopecia- from sporting protective hairstyles such as cornrows and braids too often

Despite hair loss being prevalent in both genders, women are, on average, are less likely to seek treatment for hair loss compared to men . As a woman myself, I have seen first-hand how hair loss can have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. There are few reasons for this, one being that female hair loss is often met with a lot of stigma, both societally and medically. When we lose our hair as women, we are made to feel like we have failed at being a woman. This is because ‘real’ and perfect women do not experience hair loss- no, ‘real’ women have an abundance of luscious hair for eternity. Of course, this is not true and the stigma pertaining to female hair loss needs to be challenged, losing hair can have very real psychological implications: from low confidence and anxiety to the painful feelings of unattractiveness. But we should not be suffering in silence! The sooner we begin to normalise talking about female hair loss, and hair loss in general, the more acceptable it will become to reach out for help and access the best treatment options the industry can offer.

Now, eternal youth was never part of the deal- as humans we will inevitably be affected by the passage of time, but what Mother Nature taketh, Mother Technology giveth back!

There are many different treatments available for hair loss, from rubbing a garlic clove dipped in olive oil directly on to the problem area (yes this is an actual thing), to taking a plethora of vitamins and praying for that miraculous moment youth restores itself in the form of a luscious strand of hair. Not surprisingly these fad treatments rarely, if ever, work. But with an ever-expanding market dedicated to our beautification- where there is a will there is a way!

So, what kind of treatments work for hair loss? Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) is one of the industry leading treatments for hair loss, using a combination of state-of-the-art technology, artistry and innovation, this procedure is a fast, permanent and cost-effective way of reversing baldness, hair thinning and a receding hairline. The process itself is pretty straightforward; it involves poking the scalp with a natural, often plant-based, pigment that deposits colour onto the scalp's surface. This, in turn, creates the illusion of genuine and natural hair follicles, the process can be loosely compared to tattooing. SMP is great because it creates the illusion of instantly thicker and fuller hair and, unlike other procedures, SMP does not claim to be a miracle cure for hair loss; rather it aims to conceal it.

You may be wondering who can benefit from this procedure? Well, anybody with the hair concerns listed below could benefit from a SMP consultation:

• Patch baldness

• Female and Male pattern baldness

• Thinning hair

• Scar concealment

• Hair loss due to Autoimmune Diseases or Chemotherapy

As mentioned above, SMP addresses different kinds of hair loss, from scarring in the scalp to balding, this procedure produces instant results. This means that unlike other forms of hair loss treatments, such as hair transplants which can take up to a year or more to show results, with SMP hair looks instantly fuller and healthier- even after just one procedure. It is also a great option for women looking for a procedure that is discreet, low-maintenance and produces immediately great results. Additionally, this treatment is suitable for people from different ethnic backgrounds with both straight and kinky hair types!

You will be hard pressed to find any disadvantages for this procedure, not only is it non-surgical, meaning you skip the angst associated with post-surgical care and the constant threat of developing an infection, it is fast healing and requires little to no upkeep. Furthermore, SMP is unique in so far that it does not rely on the revival of the hair follicle, like other procedures do, instead it produces instant and incredible results through the artistry of concealment alone. Lest I forgot, this procedure is significantly cheaper compared to other, more costly, procedures on the market, which can leave you up to £6000 out of pocket!

Arguably, the single most important thing that SMP can offer you is your confidence back; it is a life changing procedure that gives you fuller looking hair and restores your confidence. That is right, the beaming confidence, so often associated with the carefree nature of youth, will, once again, be a part of who you are! Standing in the mirror, you will see that Mother Technology has, indeed, restored you with the youthfulness of Aphrodite herself. The mornings spent staring at your reflection will now undoubtedly reveal that Mother Technology can go toe-to-toe with Mother Nature, and win.