Hair tattooing, formally called scalp micropigmentation (or SMP for short), is making a big buzz here in Australia and elsewhere as a real alternative to traditional hair loss treatments.

Is SMP Really Guaranteed?

Perhaps you’ve gone through hair loss before or know someone who has. Seldom, if ever, is there a ‘silver bullet’ solution to restoring that lush, full scalp of hair. Instead, people dealing with hair loss often have to swallow a hard pill; no matter the time, effort, and cash dumped into various hair loss treatments, it’s a matter of percentages.

Regaine (often called Rogaine as it is sold in America) is one of the first that often comes to mind. Whilst for some the results are spectacular, for others it can take months of effort, only for the hair loss to continue therefore giving uncertain results for some users.

SMP, when delivered by a skilled artist is guaranteed, and that’s not an exaggeration, simply due to how it works.

How Does SMP Work?

Technically, SMP works much as a ‘normal’ tattoo would. There are needles and pigment, and that pigment is injected into the skin. But rather than leaving behind a custom graphic, SMP aims to replicate the appearance of hair, or to ‘fill in’ patchy areas to diminish the appearance of hair loss.

That’s why it’s guaranteed. Forget the idea that SMP will restore your hair entirely, as that isn’t its purpose. SMP is a predictable and immediate solution for anyone undergoing hair loss and would rather let biology run its course and cover-up that hair loss, than opt for costly treatments that may have a low chance of success.

Why is SMP Trending Lately?

There are many possible reasons why SMP has gotten quite popular lately – for none of which we would dare complain! The technology certainly isn’t new; SMP treatments were being performed in America in the 1990s, for example. It could simply be that SMP is a niche hair loss treatment solution, so the practitioners here in Australia were few and far between even a decade ago and remain quite limited in supply to this day. That’s all changing. Foli Sim is a dedicated clinic specialising in premium Scalp Micropigmentation. With clinics in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth employing only highly skilled and internationally-trained SMP practitioners. As more and more satisfied customers receive SMP treatment, the word inevitably spreads about the benefits of SMP and the snowball effect starts kicking in.

Where Can I Get SMP Treatment?

It’s often called a ‘hair tattoo’ but however you refer to it, it isn’t a treatment that any old tattoo parlour can perform here in Australia. Instead, it’s essential you choose a reputable, professional clinic with highly trained staff to ensure that the treatment sessions go exactly as anticipated and leave natural-looking, lasting results.

Foli Sim

A leading provider of Scalp Micropigmentation treatments in Australia, get in touch with Foli Sim to book a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about SMP.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hair tattoo?

I describe a hair tattoo as scalp micropigmentation, or SMP for short. It uses needles and pigment injected into the skin, much as a normal tattoo would. Instead of creating a graphic, SMP aims to replicate the appearance of hair or fill patchy areas to diminish the appearance of hair loss.

Does SMP restore hair completely?

I explain that SMP is not intended to restore hair entirely. Its purpose is to replicate the appearance of hair or fill patchy areas, helping diminish the appearance of hair loss. It is a predictable and immediate solution for people who would rather cover hair loss than pursue treatments with uncertain results.

Why is scalp micropigmentation becoming more popular?

I see several possible reasons for SMP’s growing popularity. The technology has existed since at least the 1990s, but practitioners in Australia were once few and remain limited in supply. As more satisfied customers receive treatment, the benefits become better known and interest continues to spread.

Is scalp micropigmentation the same as a regular tattoo?

I explain that SMP works technically much as a normal tattoo does, using needles and pigment injected into the skin. However, its purpose differs. Rather than leaving a custom graphic, SMP aims to replicate the appearance of hair or fill patchy areas, diminishing the appearance of hair loss.

Who should perform a hair tattoo?

I recommend choosing a reputable, professional clinic with highly trained staff. A hair tattoo is not a treatment that any old tattoo parlour can perform. Selecting an experienced provider is essential so the treatment sessions go as anticipated and produce natural-looking, lasting results.

Is SMP an alternative to other hair loss treatments?

I describe SMP as a real alternative to traditional hair loss treatments. Unlike options that may require months of effort and can produce uncertain results for some users, SMP is presented as a predictable and immediate way to cover the appearance of hair loss rather than restore hair entirely.