How does scalp micropigmentation work with grey hair?
Scalp Micropigmentation and grey hair. Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is by far the most cost-effective and long-lasting hair loss solution available today, giving you the perfect illusion of a buzz cut without having to undergo painful procedures like hair transplants. Not only can it restore your hairline and confidence along with it, but SMP treatment also costs a lot less than a hair transplant. Furthermore, it won’t leave any horrible scars on your scalp.
However, as fantastic as scalp micropigmentation is, one thing it can’t do is stop time. Hair loss is inevitable for most men at some point in their life and along the way that also means going grey. Most men start to turn grey somewhere between 40 and 50 years old, although it can start earlier, depending on their genetic make-up. A common question we are asked about the treatment is “What happens to the treatment when I start to go grey?” Read on below and we’ll explain everything you need to know.
What happens to scalp micropigmentation treatment when your hair turns grey?
It’s totally understandable to ask what happens to scalp micropigmentation when you start to go grey. Rest assured that it will not have any impact on how you look as all shaved heads have a grey tone to them no matter what colour the hair is. Plus, can also decide to skip a touch-up so that your SMP gets lighter with your hair as you age, helping the scalp micropigmentation and grey hair to work together. For many men, this reassurance is a great help in accepting a greying head as part of the natural process of ageing.
Should I Be Worried About Going Grey?
Feeling worried about the process of going grey is normal but lots of men find it hard to accept especially when they start developing grey hairs from a young age. In Western culture, grey hairs signal getting old and make men feel like they are losing their place in the world and are becoming less important. However, in many other cultures, getting grey hairs is a sign that you have become wise and should be respected even more than before. In reality, accepting grey hairs is a process you will need to traverse for yourself, but working to embrace it will help you move forward in an easier way.
What if I Have SMP Once I’ve Gone Completely Grey?
If you start to turn grey after your treatment, it will not have any impact on how you look. This is simply because of the hair length you should maintain after having SMP. In order to get the best out of the solution, we advise you to shave your head at least once every few days (depending on how quickly it grows). When hair is shaved short so that it is just hair follicles ( also known as a 5 ‘o’clock shadow) it has a grey hair colour shade to it anyway. This means no matter what colour your hair is when long, blonde, brown, red, or grey, it will have a greyish tone to it when shaved short which is what we match the treatment to, leaving your looking great as you grey.
When SMP pigment starts to fade, after 3-6 years, our experience tells us that it also blends in naturally with grey hair. If you want your treatment to lighten as you age to match your hair, you could decide to skip a touch-up. We treat every patient on a case-by-case basis, of course, and if you want to hide the grey hairs completely we can do that in the next top-up session, just talk to our experts to get the right advice for your individual needs.
Examples of scalp micropigmentation and grey hair
If you already have had scalp micropigmentation you’ll know that it is designed to replicate the exact colour of your hair when shaved. Our practitioners skilfully blend the treatment with your skin tone to provide the closest match possible to your current hair colour and leave you with a clearly defined hairline that sits perfectly with any hair that you still have.
Some men come to us when they’ve already started turning grey, which allows us to take that into consideration from the very first treatment but if you’ve already gone grey then we can still provide SMP micropigmentation for grey hair too! With so many different options and solutions, you should never feel alone when deciding how to cope with your greying and receding hairline – just let the Skalp® team provide the support you are looking for!
How will SMP look when I’m old?
Of course, as you get older you will probably want your SMP to reflect your age.
We always personalise your hairline and treatment style to suit your age, style and face shape. After many years of having SMP, if you wanted to change your hairline it would be possible with one session of laser removal. Laser removal can soften the hairline for a more mature or receded look.
Adding in lighter pigments during a touch-up session that is also something we are able to do. Blending together new and older pigments will give you a realistic reflection of your age, so the treatment will remain just as unnoticeable to others.
There are no limitations on the style of SMP we can provide. That gives you the confidence that no matter your age, scalp micropigmentation can be altered as you mature.
Of course, as you get older you will probably want your SMP to reflect your age and this is entirely possible, meaning that you don’t need to worry whether you’ll look silly when your older days come around.
We always personalise your hairline and treatment style to suit your age, style and face shape. After many years of having SMP, if you wanted to change your hairline it would be possible with one session of laser removal. Laser removal can soften the hairline for a more mature or receded look.
Adding in lighter pigments during a touch-up session is also something we are able to do. Blending together new and older pigments will give you a realistic reflection of your age, so the treatment will remain just as unnoticeable to others.
There are no limitations on the style of SMP we can provide. That gives you the confidence that no matter your age, scalp micropigmentation can be altered as you mature.
It’s just another reason why scalp micropigmentation is the best hair loss solution available today. As you mature, so can the treatment, ensuring you always have a look you are happy and comfortable with.
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It’s just another reason why scalp micropigmentation is the best hair loss solution available today. As you mature, so can the treatment, ensuring you always have a look you are happy and comfortable with. You can find answers to all of your scalp micropigmentation questions on our FAQ page here.
Skalp® have clinics around the world. We have clinics in New York, Los Angeles, London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.
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