Scalp Micropigmentation

Permanent. Natural. Yours.

Six treatments, one studio, one standard. Each one mapped to your scalp, your skin tone, your goal — then applied with the most refined SMP technique in the industry.

Full Scalp SMP Hairline Restoration Density Fill Scar Camouflage Alopecia Treatment Women's SMP
Full Scalp SMP at The Art of SMP studio
01 Full Scalp SMP

The signature treatment.

A complete, freshly-shaved look — front, top, crown. The most-requested treatment at the studio, and the one most clients fly in for.

Three sessions, spaced roughly two weeks apart. Each session refines the density, depth, and natural irregularity of a real shaved head. The result is permanent and indistinguishable from your own hair follicles.

By ConsultationInvestment
3 sessionsTreatment plan
~8 hoursTotal time
Hairline restoration result
02 Hairline Restoration

A line drawn for your face.

Receding, broken, or completely lost — your hairline reframes your entire face. We draw a new one designed specifically for your bone structure, ethnicity, and age.

No two hairlines we create are the same. Each one is mapped freehand, photographed, refined, and only then applied. The result is the version of you that the mirror has been hiding.

By ConsultationInvestment
2–3 sessionsTreatment plan
~5 hoursTotal time
Density fill SMP result
03 Density Fill

For the hair that's still there.

For thinning crowns, mid-scalp, or general loss of fullness — without shaving, without touching what you already have. We work pigment between and beneath the existing hair to restore visual density.

This is the treatment of choice for men who keep their hair longer, and for clients who want to extend the life of an earlier transplant.

By ConsultationInvestment
2–3 sessionsTreatment plan
~6 hoursTotal time
Scar camouflage SMP at The Art of SMP studio
04 Scar Camouflage

Disappearing the past.

Hair transplant scars. Strip scars from FUT. Accident or surgical scars. We carefully match pigment to the scar tissue and the surrounding scalp, then blend the boundary until the eye can't find the edge.

This is the most technically demanding work we do. Chris is one of the few SMP artists in the world other artists refer their own scar cases to.

By ConsultationInvestment
1–3 sessionsTreatment plan
CustomTo the scar
Alopecia treatment at The Art of SMP studio
05 Alopecia Treatment

Built for every form.

Alopecia areata, totalis, universalis, traction. Chronic, sudden, or scarring forms. We've treated nearly every case the condition can present.

The work begins with the honest consultation. Some cases are perfect for SMP. Some aren't yet. We tell you the truth, then build a plan around it.

By ConsultationInvestment
CustomTreatment plan
CompassionateFrom day one
Women's SMP for female hair loss at The Art of SMP
06 Women's SMP

For the way women wear their hair.

Female pattern thinning. Postpartum loss. Traction alopecia from braids and extensions. Density work for women is its own discipline — softer placement, lower density, blended into hair that's worn long.

The studio is a calm, private environment. The consult is the conversation, not a sales pitch.

By ConsultationInvestment
1–2 sessionsTreatment plan
DiscreetPrivate setting
V.
The Process

How it actually works.

Step 01

Consultation

Free, thirty minutes. By phone or in person. We assess your scalp, talk through goals, and give you an honest answer about whether SMP is right for you.

Step 02

Design

We map your hairline freehand. Photograph it. Refine it together. Nothing permanent happens until you've seen exactly where every line will sit.

Step 03

Session

2–4 hours per session, 2–3 sessions total, spaced roughly two weeks apart. We apply pigment in micro-dots, building density gradually for the most natural result.

Step 04

Forever

The work is permanent. With basic aftercare it looks the same in five, ten, twenty years as it did the day you walked out. We stay in touch for life.

VI.
Common Questions

What people actually ask.

Q.

Does it hurt?

Less than a regular tattoo. The scalp has fewer nerve endings than most assume. Most clients describe the sensation as a firm tap. Numbing options are available if needed.

Q.

How long does it last?

It's permanent in the skin. Pigment may soften slightly over five to ten years, at which point a quick touch-up restores it. We see results from our 2017 clients still looking the same today.

Q.

Will people know?

Only if you tell them. The whole point of the work is that it looks like a real shaved head — every tilt, every angle, every lighting condition.

Q.

Can I keep my existing hair?

Yes. We work between and beneath your existing hair for density treatments. Many clients keep their hair longer post-SMP — it actually looks fuller when blended with the pigment underneath.

Q.

What if I don't like it?

You won't be in that position. The consultation, the design phase, and the first light session all happen before any permanent density is built. By the time we're committing, you've already approved it.

Begin

Your first session starts with a conversation.

Free. No pressure. Thirty minutes.

Call (301) 503-0762