Hi and thank you for the great question. We say ok to wear hats or the like, but for the first few days to use only if necessary. Essentially, we want your skin to breathe and nothing constricting on the head. In addition, garment should be clean and sterile. So, ok to wear briefly in most cases. Talk to your artist for a custom response, it’s important to consider each individuals situation.
Is it normal for there to be some darker blotchy areas during healing? Almost as if there's some small areas where it looks like a light shade of the ink is seeping around each dot?
Without photos, it is hard to dial in. That sounds like the artist went too deep in each dot if there is shade or a shadow around the dot. If that's the case, only laser will remove the blotches. Well wishes, hope that helps.
Hi guys - love your videos and your treatment looks great Joe! Was just wondering what you think of applying vaseline for a few days after the treatment? My practitioner recommends it. Have the third (likely last) session in a few days so appreciate a quick response! My Skalp is a bit oily in general and does not need to be moisturized to not become dry as far as I can see. Did use vaseline the previous 2 sessions but saw some other practitioners say that it is detrimental because it does not allow the treatment to "breathe"
That is certainly a case by case basis. Typically we do not recommend Vaseline or the like for someone with oily skin, but it’s all about what’s going on. We always like to let it heal naturally.
How many days after the treatment should I wash it first and should I moisturize it after? And is it possible that you "loose" pigments through to too early washing because of the little wounds might not being closed yet?
We wash day of and everyday after treatment. Moisturizer is utilized only in case by case basis. There is no chance losing any pigment from washing because of open pockets or wounds. The skin closes immediately.
Hi, quick question about long term aftercare, can you use salicylic acid (BHA) on your scalp after SMP as an exfoliation product, as i use it in my daily skincare routine right now and it really help with removing dead skin cells. I read that AHA acids like glycolic acid should be avoided, does the same apply to salicylic acid? Thanks for any answers
Hey, ive been watching your videos and checking out your work, very impressive. I'm in the UK so looking at artists over here. Do you know on any good artists over here? Or if I send you a link can you take a look at the the place i'm thinking of going to and let me know your opinion?
Hi so I had my smp done over a year ago, and would like to ask a few questions about aftercare. firstly its very hard to find sun tan lotion without cetyl alcohol in it. even the children sun cream has this ingredient, is this fine to use once you have completely healed. also i have been using johnsons baby lotion to moisturise my scalp daily. there are types of alcohol in this product, so again once your smp has completely healed is it ok to use.
Brother I use extra virgin coconut oil on beard and head..it's obviously natural plus great for sensitive skin. plus it has anti bacterial properties to it.
Ya'lls videos always confuse me becuase you guys say the complete opposite (or at least very different) than pretty much 99% of everyone else lol. I am getting my treatment on October 8th, trying to learn about pre treatment (like what moisturizer to use etc) and what to buy for after. I was thinking about not being able to shave or wash for 5+ days and then I see this video. Haha super confusing. Anyhoo, appreciate the info. Is there a recommended moisturizer / anti-shine that you guys recommend? I know it's hard without seeing someone since it's case by case but just in general?
All I know is Nichole is a bombshell.
One of my favorite videos 👏👏👏
Had mine done 2 days ago but it’s like it’s. Got lots of small lumps on it. Is that the healing side please
How do you design a natural hairline?
So it's safe to wear a hat or skullcap but what about headwraps like a durag, specifically? A day after treatment, can I wear that?
Hi and thank you for the great question. We say ok to wear hats or the like, but for the first few days to use only if necessary.
Essentially, we want your skin to breathe and nothing constricting on the head. In addition, garment should be clean and sterile.
So, ok to wear briefly in most cases. Talk to your artist for a custom response, it’s important to consider each individuals situation.
Is it normal for there to be some darker blotchy areas during healing? Almost as if there's some small areas where it looks like a light shade of the ink is seeping around each dot?
Without photos, it is hard to dial in.
That sounds like the artist went too deep in each dot if there is shade or a shadow around the dot. If that's the case, only laser will remove the blotches.
Well wishes, hope that helps.
Hi guys - love your videos and your treatment looks great Joe!
Was just wondering what you think of applying vaseline for a few days after the treatment? My practitioner recommends it. Have the third (likely last) session in a few days so appreciate a quick response!
My Skalp is a bit oily in general and does not need to be moisturized to not become dry as far as I can see. Did use vaseline the previous 2 sessions but saw some other practitioners say that it is detrimental because it does not allow the treatment to "breathe"
That is certainly a case by case basis. Typically we do not recommend Vaseline or the like for someone with oily skin, but it’s all about what’s going on. We always like to let it heal naturally.
Hello!! What is a good numbing cream you recommend
Hello. We do not use numbing agents.
How long after a session can we hit the gym! Some people say 3-5 days this true
Different for each case. Normally, 3-5 days is perfect 👌🏼
How many days after the treatment should I wash it first and should I moisturize it after?
And is it possible that you "loose" pigments through to too early washing because of the little wounds might not being closed yet?
We wash day of and everyday after treatment. Moisturizer is utilized only in case by case basis.
There is no chance losing any pigment from washing because of open pockets or wounds. The skin closes immediately.
@@scalp_logic so why do most artists say to avoid wetting your scalp after?
@@ajw_3153 We do a different treatment all together so the same rules don’t apply.
How long after treatment can you sweat excessively?
How long should you wait between each session?? Thx
We always say 1-2 weeks. Some cases require more time in between for healing. Always custom.
Hi, quick question about long term aftercare, can you use salicylic acid (BHA) on your scalp after SMP as an exfoliation product, as i use it in my daily skincare routine right now and it really help with removing dead skin cells.
I read that AHA acids like glycolic acid should be avoided, does the same apply to salicylic acid?
Thanks for any answers
Hello, you can use BHA once it’s healed. You can also use an exfoliant before shaving.
@@scalp_logic Thank you so much, best regards
Hey, ive been watching your videos and checking out your work, very impressive. I'm in the UK so looking at artists over here. Do you know on any good artists over here? Or if I send you a link can you take a look at the the place i'm thinking of going to and let me know your opinion?
Hello hello 🙂 Thank you! And yes, please send the link :)
Marc Allen - creative scalps!
@@scalp_logic sorry just saw your reply. Thanks please let me know your thoughts instagram.com/scalpmicrouk/
@@jacksoncross2113 cheers I will check them out also
@@scalp_logic hey did you have a chance to look at his work ?
So what should I recommend clients to do the next day post care? I was always told keep it dry for 5 days?!
We customize aftercare for each individual client. We have them wash next day.
Hi so I had my smp done over a year ago, and would like to ask a few questions about aftercare. firstly its very hard to find sun tan lotion without cetyl alcohol in it. even the children sun cream has this ingredient, is this fine to use once you have completely healed. also i have been using johnsons baby lotion to moisturise my scalp daily. there are types of alcohol in this product, so again once your smp has completely healed is it ok to use.
Brother I use extra virgin coconut oil on beard and head..it's obviously natural plus great for sensitive skin. plus it has anti bacterial properties to it.
Months after all SMP sessions are completed, Will shaving with a razor mess up the ink? Thx guys.
Not at all. The factor that dictates trouble for smp is dry skin. If someone is creating dry skin via shaving, that’s a problem.
What about really oily skin will that push out the smp more faster?
No sir, but a different approach from an artist will be required and we would set you up on an appropriate regimen optimize results.
Ya'lls videos always confuse me becuase you guys say the complete opposite (or at least very different) than pretty much 99% of everyone else lol.
I am getting my treatment on October 8th, trying to learn about pre treatment (like what moisturizer to use etc) and what to buy for after. I was thinking about not being able to shave or wash for 5+ days and then I see this video.
Haha super confusing. Anyhoo, appreciate the info. Is there a recommended moisturizer / anti-shine that you guys recommend? I know it's hard without seeing someone since it's case by case but just in general?
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So do I
You described every guy watching this video 🤣