A. We believe this is a very important decision in your life. Whilst we are confident you will love the results, in the interest of professionalism we insist on a cooling off period of a minimum of 24hrs between consultation and treatment – to allow you to be committed and prepared.

A. The human head has an astonishing 2000 follicles per square inch. Not surprising then that it usually takes a minimum of three sessions to achieve the final desired look on a mainly bald head. As part of our diligent, results-focused approach, we apply a lighter pigment during treatment number 1. Session 2 sees us adjust to obtain a perfect match (sometimes using even 3-4 pigment shades to get the perfect result) whilst adding density and the crucial blend into natural hairline. In subsequent sessions we focus on completing the appearance and adding detail.

A. Our clinics adhere stringently to the Health Protection Unit’s standards for infection control practices. Sterile medical gloves are used and single-use needles are disposed of immediately after use into sharps containers.

A. All of our practitioners have completed our in house advanced scalp micropigmentation training programme, they also carry full practitioners insurance.

A. You can expect an instant visible hairline result, as well as some redness, which only usually lasts a couple of days. Typically the pigment dots will appear darker than planned for up to four weeks before the pigments soften to their natural and finished size, giving you the natural appearance you are after. All of our treatments include 3 sessions, as you can see from the Images below, the result is improved after each session, as each new layer is added to build density, coverage and colour to get the perfect result.

A. Our clients tell us that even close up in the mirror, they themselves can’t distinguish where their real hairline ends and the pigmentation blending begins. Even when copping a feel, people still can’t tell it isn’t real hair!

A. The pigment will fade slightly over the first 4 weeks to achieve your target shade.

A. To maintain your look, we recommend that maintenance touch-ups be planned for once every three to six years. Your Scalp Micropigmentation could last a lifetime if cared for correctly however use caution with the sun as sunburn can cause damage to your Scalp Micropigmentation results.

A. Yes we can camouflage all forms of scarring, Strip/Punch/FUE, so you can wear your hair as short as you like.

A. Yes Skalp provides a 12 month Guarantee from your first session, just in case any areas of the treatment is not perfect, simply give Skalp a call and they will book you in for one extra session at no extra charge, any style or colour changes are chargeable at an hourly rate.

A. We will work with you using a wax pencil to sculpt and craft a hairline that you love. Some clients will want a firmly defined hairline and others prefer soft, jagged, or perhaps even a mature, slightly receding effect. Generally we advise a soft line at the first treatment with adjustments made to reach perfection during the following treatments.

A. The procedure could not be described in any way as painful. Using a pain scale (see below) – pain is usually in the 1-3 mark RatingPain Level

0 No Pain
1-3 Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs)
4-6 Moderate Pain (interferes significantly with ADLs)
7-10 Severe Pain (disabling; unable to perform ADLs)

A. If you are keen to minimize any pain, we recommend you try paracetamol and/or ibuprofen an hour before treatment. 

A. Happily no. The discomfort is only during the actual medical tattoo procedure and it is considered to be discomfort rather than pain. 

A. The normal scheduling would be something like:

Initial Consultation: Initial free consultation and patch test if requested

First Session: Lasting between 3-5 hours depending on the complexity of your Micro Pigmentation needs.

Second Session: Roughly 1 week after the first, lasting 2-4 hours where the colour is gently perfected and the hairline refined.

Third Session: Three to five weeks after the second, lasting 1-3 hours to perfect the shade and hairline for your perfect result. 

A. Following the treatment, your body will immediately begin, through homeostasis, to repair the ‘damage’ by manufacturing platelet-filled scabs at the dot sites and this is hardened by additional fibrin over the next several hours These ‘scabs’ will fall away naturally or can be removed with a gentle exfoliation (such as Skalp™ exfoliator product) between 5-7 days after treatment, leaving your scalp looking fresher and follicle-full!

A. The single-use sterile needle used is a 3 point micro is three steel needle system specially developed for Skalp™ Micro Pigmentation.

A. Most of our clients go for a freshly-shaved or ‘buzzed’ look so they shave every 2-3 days, saving a fortune on barber visits! Letting your hair grow will give away the secret.

A. Yes this is important although not a problem but your practitioner will want to know your Botox schedule to ensure the Micro Pigmentation treatment doesn’t clash.

A. We understand that you’ll want the treatments to impact your work and family life as little as possible. Many of our clients fly in for treatments so we ensure we are flexible, open late and at weekends, and with a highly effective advance booking system, once you are happy with your dates we ask for a non-refundable deposit of £250 to secure your dates.

A. We try to be as light on our feet as possible. We know that when the decision has been made, you’ll be keen to get the process underway ASAP (allowing for the cool-off period of course), however our clinics are very busy so expect a minimum of a 2 week notice period depending on the clinic.

A. It is a treatment suited to all ages. We have treated clients in their 60s and 70s. At the other end of the scale, we are able to treat alopecia sufferers from age 12 – assuming we have full parental consent. We’ll make sure you have full verbal and written after-care guidelines, but in reality, after-care is remarkably straightforward. Sweaty exercise is not recommended in the 5 days after treatment nor is shaving or washing the scalp and you’ll need to wear a good sunscreen (check out Skalp™ Sun Protection Products) and avoid chlorinated swimming pools for a month.

A. We know you’ll want to take top care of your investment so Skalp has developed a unique range of 100% organic and natural skin and scalp-care products, each designed for use by all shaved-head men, micro pigmented or not, covering the entire grooming process – washing, cleansing, exfoliating, shaving, moisturising, sun-protecting, showering and toning.

A. Our method of truly blending into your remaining hair with decreasing intensity means that noticeability of future loss is minimized. The treatment can be topped-up to maintain the fuller look and as top-up treatments are less labour-intensive for Skalp™ any on going treatments are not too tough on your wallet either.

A. We’ve never had a customer to date want a reversal process however the removal process would be similar to that of a tattoo with the exception that Skalp™ micro pigmentation is only situated within the 2nd dermal skin layer compared to a conventional tattoo being almost twice as deep. A full reversal could easily be achieved with a laser within two sessions. We can envisage our clients looking to change their look, perhaps soften a hairline or maybe even recede slightly as an individual becomes older. To soften a hairline is possible with only 20 minutes of laser treatment. 

A. Treatment cost depends on the level of pigmentation required but as a guide 3 treatments for a Norwood scale level 3-4 pattern balding will cost around £2000 or US $3000 and Norwood scale 6 will cost £3000 or US $4600. 

A. After 3-6 years you may feel the need for a touch-up, maybe to have a slight re-style or you might fancy going a bit darker, touch-ups are charged at an hourly rate which is £300 per hour, a touch-up is usually only one hour long, sometimes two hours depending on the size of the area needing treatment.