Long hair treatments can be time consuming, it is essential to work through the hair patiently in sections. At Creative Scalps, our hairdressing background gives us the necessary experience to achieve fantastic results with SMP. Suffering from thinning hair is very common with men and women and Scalp Micropigmentation for long hair is a great solution for this.

SMP for long hair with a receding hairline

If you’re proud of your long and flowing locks, but have a receding hairline, then SMP for long hair could be the solution you need. This technique can create the illusion of thicker hair above your forehead, though requires some long hair to strengthen the overall look. Your scalp tattoos will bring your hairline forward, so that you can keep your long hair.

You may find that as your hairline further recedes, you may need to cut your hair to a shorter style. That said, SMP for long hair may allow you to keep your signature image for longer than you otherwise could.

SMP with long hair results

SMP for long hair isn’t always a long-term solution. Scalp micropigmentation can only create the illusion of short hair itself. If you have existing long hair that you can blend with your tattoos, the results can look very good. If your hairline has fully and completely receded, you may need to look at other options. Once you have your scalp tattoos, you will need to watch for signs of further hairline recession. As your hairline moves further back, you may lose more of the long hair that you originally had. At this stage, it might be time to shave your hair for further SMP treatment.

If your hair is thinning and you would like to keep the length longer without having to wear the shaved buzz look then this is possible using SMP techniques to create the illusion of density by building up treatments and shades of micro-dots around and in-between existing hair. For older clients who are turning grey/white it is advisable to keep the hair colour a darker shade for optimum results.

Long hair SMP for men

If you’re a man with long hair, scalp micropigmentation can maintain your look as your hairline starts to recede. You will need to have some long hair reasonably close to your forehead to create the desired look using small scalp tattoos. SMP can fill in the gaps that your receding hairline leaves behind, helping you to look younger for longer before your hair loss develops. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your hairline, to make sure that your tattoos look natural. Over time, men can expect their hairline to further recede. When this happens, it may be time for a short cut or a different type of treatment. SMP for long hair can also be used to fill in gaps in areas of hair loss – it is often most effective when it’s used to create an overall look of thicker hair.

Long hair SMP for women

Many women, understandably, are very proud of their hair. Long hair might be a part of your identity, and something you’re not ready to surrender. For age or medical reasons, many women go through the experience of hair loss. In women, this usually means that the hair becomes thinner and the scalp can be seen through the strands. Using scalp micropigmentation, it’s possible to hide your natural hair loss. Small scalp tattoos can make your hair look thicker and fuller than before. Often, long hair SMP is very effective for masking bald patches or hiding thinning hair.