Scalp Micropigmentation Manchester - Professional SMP Treatment

Once you're happy with the suggested treatment plan, we'll book your sessions. Most clients require 3 sessions on average, though some may need 2 or 4 depending on their hair loss and healing. Sessions are scheduled approximately 2 weeks apart for the best results.

If you're going for the shaved look, in the week before your appointment keep your scalp moisturised and shave with clippers or a foil shaver to allow air access to the scalp. On the day, wash your head to remove any product. If you're adding density to existing hair, wash your hair on the day of treatment to allow accurate pigment colour matching.

Sessions typically run 2–4 hours depending on the extent of hair loss and the result you're working towards. In the first session we lay out your hairline and begin applying small pigment dots to replace missing follicles across the scalp and crown. The pigment shade is matched as closely as possible to your natural follicles, with a gradient used to blend naturally at the edges.

The second treatment is approximately 14 days after your first; the third is three weeks after your second. Each session adds further density and colour, eliminating the look of hair loss progressively. You'll notice an immediate difference after session one.

As the treatment heals the pigment will naturally lighten slightly to mimic the tone of a real hair follicle. Some redness on the scalp is normal for a few hours to a few days post-treatment depending on skin sensitivity.

Aftercare is essential for the best results. After each session you must follow the rules below. Without doing so, the treatment will not achieve the desired effect.

• Avoid washing and shaving your scalp for 5 days post-treatment (day one = day of treatment)
• Avoid getting your scalp wet for 5 days — protect from rain, water, and sweat. Avoid wooly hats for up to 10 days; a cap is fine
• Avoid swimming for 30 days after each session — no chlorine contact
• From day 6 you can rinse your scalp with warm water. Avoid power showers, coarse scrubs, shampoos, and rubbing hard — this can remove light scabbing and affect pigment retention
• From day 6 you can shave your head — foil shaver or clippers only. Wet razors may agitate the scalp
• Apply Aveeno moisturiser 1–3 times daily after treatment. If it's your first session, continue until your next. Not needed if adding density to existing hair
• From day 10 you can resume exercise and sweat freely. Days 5–10, light exercise with minimal sweat only
• From day 5 use minimum SPF 30 on your scalp when going in the sun
• For the first 5 days including the day of treatment — no exercise at all. This raises blood pressure and increases sweat risk, affecting the treatment outcome
• For 30 days after your final session — avoid swimming, saunas, and steam rooms, and limit prolonged direct sun exposure

Three weeks after your final session the scalp will be fully healed and all normal daily activity can resume. We recommend ongoing use of SPF when exposing your scalp to sunlight.

Fading after session one: It's completely normal for treatment to lighten after the first session. Sessions two and three add density and create the fuller look — the first session is the foundation. Trust the process.

Pain relief: Clients vary — some experience slight discomfort, others none at all. Paracetamol, co-codamol, or ibuprofen can be taken before treatment. Please avoid aspirin unless it's prescribed medication, as it thins the blood. Let us know if you take it regularly and consult your GP.

Equipment: We use the finest equipment designed specifically for scalp micropigmentation, including multiple needle sizes to replicate different follicle sizes and achieve the most natural result possible.