Had a client come in wanting that super sharp, straight across hairline (you know the one). After a good consultation and showing him some examples, he decided to trust our recommendation for a softer, more natural hairline that suits his age and face shape better.

I wanted to share this client’s results mainly to educate anyone here who’s on the fence about SMP. One of the biggest things to understand is the limitations of SMP. Scalp micropigmentation is meant to replicate hair follicles. It is 2D, not 3D. During his consultation, we spent a lot of time talking through his hair loss struggles and expectations. He really wanted a lower, sharp hairline with a barber style edge up. I explained that if he lowers his hairline, he will need to keep it buzzed because once real hair grows long the difference between 2D SMP and 3D hair becomes obvious. I also told him that since he is an ideal candidate for a hair transplant, that could be an option if he wanted longer hair in the future. My personal recommendation was a softer, more natural, slightly receded hairline. We compromised with an edge up style but not too sharp. A semi natural finish. Another important detail. We did not just focus on the hairline. We worked the whole scalp in strategic areas so that if he loses more hair later, the SMP will still blend naturally and not look like it is all about the hairline. These photos show his results after 3 sessions. Just remember that good results come from balancing expectations with the realities of the procedure. And that’s the result of proper training and experience.