Did you know as many as 85% of all men will experience hair loss or thinning before the age of 50? Studies also 
show that around 40% of all women will experience some form of hair loss before the age of 40, as well.
I’m sure it’s not one of the favorite moments when you realize that your hairline may be receding a little bit, and if that’s something that worries you then I can only imagine how you’ve begun to feel through aging and losing even more hair in the places that you wish it remained full of hair __ truth is, most of us take our locks for granted – that is until they’re gone. Even though hair loss is common, and some embrace their baldness, nobody chooses to experience it. When people lose their hair, it can dramatically impact their lives, including their relationships, careers, and self-confidence. What many may not realize is that they have options to treat, replace, and restore their hair, no matter how much they’ve lost. One of those options is a Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) procedure.
So now you’re dealing with hair loss, accepting the fact may be more difficult and something you didn’t expect to encounter before, but changes in your body happen all the time and what’s important is the next steps you take in order to change the odds in your favour.
Androgenetic Alopecia
It’s definitely important to know what kind of hair loss you have because that’ll affect your treatment options. Now you’re probably wondering “What is androgenetic alopecia?” It’s probably the form of hair loss you have because over 50 million men are affected by it, making it the most common cause of male pattern baldness.
This genetic mutation is usually seen in males, but it can also happen to women in their late 30’s and 40s. Usually the hair loss occurs in a man’s early 20s. so if your father, your paternal grandfather or your maternal grandfather have balding and receding hairlines, chances are that you may also experience it. It’s a genetic predisposition, so if hair loss is common in your family, then that’s a sign that it’s androgenetic alopecia. So, what are your options?
Hair Vitamins & Argan Oil
If you didn’t catch hair loss very early on, over the counter medications and oils aren’t really an option since they don’t give you a brand new full head of hair. At best, Hair oils and vitamins can thicken and strengthen your existing strays of hair but it can’t promote hair growth in the balding sections due to androgenetic alopecia. So before you spend hundreds on vitamins and oils every month, maybe you should consult a Scalp Technician and see if Scalp Micropigmentation is the option for you.
Hair Fibers
There are hair filaments called hair concealers, which make your hair appear thicker and more dense, so long as you somehow avoid ever getting your head wet and have enough hair to work with, these hair fibers will in general be a short-term solution as its upkeep and maintenance can get inconvenient.
What, then, is the most consistent form of hair loss treatment?
Scalp Micropigmentation
The ANSWER: Scalp micropigmentation (SMP).
SMP, also known as a scalp micropigmentation or scalp pigmentation, is a treatment that makes it look like you have tiny hair stubble or a fresh buzz cut using hair pigmentation. In just two to three sessions, you leave with the entire hair loss process complete. And you only need a touch up, at most, once every four to six years.
Scalp micropigmentation is the most effective and consistent way to deal with male pattern baldness. Before you actually go through with the process, you’ll need to come in for a consultation. SMP treatments usually require two to three sessions. And unlike these other options, you can see the results right away and it’s okay to get your scalp wet. For more information about scalp micro pigmentation, talk to one of our expert scalp pigmentation practitioners today.