Scalp Micropigmentation for Women:Creating the Appearance of Fuller, Denser Hair
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Hair thinning can affect women at many different stages of life. You may notice your part becoming wider, more scalp showing through the crown, thinning around the temples, or an overall decrease in density.
For women who want to make visible scalp less noticeable without changing their hairstyle, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) can be a great cosmetic option.
At Scalp Micro 914 in Ossining, Westchester County, NY, female density SMP is designed to work with your existing hair by adding pigment throughout areas of visible scalp to create the appearance of fuller, denser hair.
How Does Female Density SMP Work?
Female density scalp micropigmentation is different from the SMP commonly performed on a shaved or closely buzzed scalp.
With density SMP, tiny follicle-like impressions of pigment are carefully placed between your existing hairs. The pigmentation helps darken areas of visible scalp and reduce the contrast between the scalp and surrounding hair.
Depending on the client’s natural hair color, skin tone and desired result, the scalp can be built to a deeper density so that it blends with the existing hair.
The goal is to create the appearance of a fuller area by making the scalp underneath the hair much less visible.
What Can Cause Hair Thinning in Women?
There are many reasons a woman may begin experiencing thinning or increased shedding.
Hair changes can be associated with:
Hormonal changes
Pregnancy and postpartum shedding
Thyroid conditions
Certain vitamin or nutritional deficiencies
Alopecia and different patterns of hair loss
Significant stress
Illness or fever
Hair shedding following illnesses such as COVID-19
Significant or rapid weight loss
Hair changes that may occur while taking certain medications, including GLP-1 medications used for diabetes or weight management
Scalp micropigmentation does not treat the underlying cause of hair loss or cause new hair to grow. It is a cosmetic solution designed to improve the appearance of areas where the scalp is showing through the hair.
If your hair loss is sudden, unexplained or changing rapidly, it’s important to speak with a qualified healthcare professional or dermatologist to determine what may be causing it.
Do I Have to Shave My Hair for Female SMP?
No.
For female density SMP, you can typically keep your existing hair length and hairstyle.
The pigmentation is placed directly into areas of visible scalp between your natural hairs. Your existing hair then blends with the pigmentation underneath it to create the appearance of greater density.
This is one of the reasons density SMP can be such an appealing option for women who want to improve the appearance of thinning without cutting or shaving their hair.
How Much Existing Hair Do I Need for Density SMP?
This is an important part of determining whether female density SMP is the right option.
At Scalp Micro 914, we generally look for a client to have at least approximately 40% of her existing hair remaining in the area being considered for density treatment.
Density SMP relies on existing hair and pigmentation working together. If an area has experienced more extensive hair loss, there may not be enough natural hair remaining to properly blend with the pigmentation and create the desired appearance of density.
We also consider whether the hair is relatively stable or continuing to thin at a rapid rate.
This doesn’t mean that every woman with significant thinning is automatically ruled out. The hair and scalp simply need to be evaluated individually so we can determine whether density SMP can create the type of result you’re looking for.
Our goal is to recommend SMP when we believe it can make a meaningful visual difference and blend well with the hair you already have.
Does Hair Color Matter for Female Density SMP?
Yes. Hair color is another factor we consider when evaluating a client for female density SMP.
At Scalp Micro 914, we generally steer away from performing density SMP on very light blonde hair.
Density SMP works by adding pigment throughout areas of visible scalp to create depth and reduce the contrast between the scalp and surrounding hair. With very light blonde hair, it can be more difficult to create enough depth in the scalp while still achieving a natural blend with the existing hair.
Darker hair—and many gray or grayish tones—can provide more flexibility when creating that visual blend between the pigmentation and the client’s existing hair.
Every client is different, so hair color is considered along with skin tone, existing density, the amount of visible scalp and the overall treatment area during the evaluation.
What Areas Can Female Density SMP Help?
Depending on your individual pattern of thinning, female density SMP may be used for:
Widening parts
Crown thinning
Diffuse thinning
Visible scalp through longer hair
Thinning around the temples
Certain areas affected by traction alopecia
Certain types of scalp scarring
Every treatment is customized according to the client’s existing hair, hair color, skin tone, treatment area and desired level of density.
How Dark Can Female Density SMP Be?
Female density SMP does not always have to be extremely light or barely noticeable.
For clients with darker hair, building more depth in the scalp can be an important part of reducing the contrast between the hair and visible skin.
Some clients want a deeper, darker density result, while others may need something softer depending on their hair and skin tone. The treatment can be customized to create the level of density that works best with the client’s existing hair.
The pigmentation is gradually layered over multiple sessions, allowing us to build the appropriate amount of depth and density.
The finished pigmentation should work together with the existing hair so that the eye is drawn less to exposed scalp and more to the overall appearance of fuller hair.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
At Scalp Micro 914, female density treatments generally require three to four sessions.
The exact number depends on the size of the area being treated, the client’s existing density, the desired result and how the pigment heals in the skin.
Building the treatment over several sessions allows the density and depth to develop gradually while giving us the opportunity to evaluate the healed result between appointments.
Could Female Density SMP Be Right for You?
If you’re constantly noticing your scalp under bright lighting, changing your part to hide thinning areas, using hair fibers or styling your hair specifically to cover visible scalp, density SMP may be worth exploring.
The easiest way to determine whether you’re a candidate is to have your hair and scalp evaluated.
At Scalp Micro 914, we look at your existing hair density, hair color, the pattern and progression of your thinning, the areas you’d like addressed and the result you’re hoping to achieve.
Our studio is located in Ossining, Westchester County, New York, and we provide customized female density scalp micropigmentation for clients experiencing thinning hair and visible scalp.
If you’d like to find out whether density SMP could work for you, submit clear photographs of the areas you’re concerned about for an evaluation.
From there, we can discuss whether you’re a candidate, the recommended treatment area, number of sessions and pricing.
Ready to explore your options? Request a consultation with Scalp Micro 914.
Written by Tamara Cruz Westchester County, NY
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