SMP Aftercare
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Quick answer
After SMP, do not wash, rub or touch your head for a minimum of 3 days after each session, and avoid sweating. You can wash with water only from day 5 to 7 and cleanse gently from day 7. For 30 days avoid heavy sweating, exfoliating, scalp abrasion and strong UV, including tanning booths. After 30 plus days you can resume your usual activities.
It is important for you to understand exactly what is happening to your head after a scalp micropigmentation session. Basically your scalp has been pierced thousand times by a needle, usually of the triple cluster variety. Don't let that scare you because honestly, it doesn't hurt anywhere near as much as you're probably thinking it will. You can use Bactine Max spray to help with discomfort; itchiness or some soreness after your SMP,
It does mean however that your scalp needs to heal, and that means you need to refrain from interfering with it for a few days, in fact this is where following the aftercare guidelines is most important of all. Each dot is a tiny scab that also contains SMP pigment. Those dots are going to look larger and darker than they should right now, but don't worry, they will get smaller and lighter. Our SMP practitioner will walk you through as to what needle/s being used. Elsie only used state of the art professional tools and pigments (Folicule and 5pm Shadows) meant for Scalp Micropigmentation only. As your scalp heals, the scabs come away and take some pigment with them. This is what people refer to as immediate fading, although in reality its not actually fading at all just yet.
Treatment Care
Days 1 to 3
Hands off, no washing
Do NOT wash, rub or touch your head for a minimum of 3 days after each session. Always wash your hands.
Early healing
No sweating or gym
Avoid sweating. Those trips to the sauna or gym will have to wait
Days 5 to 7
First water contact
On day 5-7 you can wash your head with water only but bear in mind, the sooner you wash, the more ink may wash out. If you have more SMP sessions to go, start moisturising your scalp again with a gentle lotion that is for sensitive skin after wash and always use hair conditioner.
Day 7
Gentle cleansing begins
On day 7 you can cleanse your head using a gentle facial cleanser or light gentle shampoo
First 30 days
Protect the scalp
For 30 days you MUST avoid heavy sweating, exfoliating, any scalp abrasion and prolonged exposure to strong UV rays (sunlight). The tanning booth is also a no go!
Throughout
Hygiene reminder
Always wash your hands and sanitize all tools: comb, brush and hat before you use.
After 30+ days
Fully healed
After 30+ days you can resume your usual activities.
Enjoy the NEW YOU and Thank you for choosing The Queen of Scalp!
Frequently Asked Questions
Not for a minimum of 3 days after each session. On day 5 to 7 you can wash with water only, and on day 7 you can cleanse with a gentle facial cleanser or light shampoo. The sooner you wash, the more ink may wash out.
For 30 days you must avoid heavy sweating, exfoliating, any scalp abrasion and prolonged exposure to strong UV rays. Tanning booths are a no go, and the sauna and gym will have to wait.
Each dot is a tiny scab that contains SMP pigment, so they look larger and darker than they will end up. As your scalp heals the scabs come away and take some pigment with them, which is what people call immediate fading.
What Our Clients Say
I have started my SMP journey with Elsie and the results are amazing. My hair now looks fuller and I'm very happy with the results. Thank you Elsie. Elsie is super knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. She is definitely my go to person for PRP.
My husband got his SMP done by Elsie and we're seriously impressed! She's not only super professional and patient, but also incredibly warm and friendly, like talking to a friend. She answered all our questions one by one and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The results look so natural, and he's feeling more confident than ever. Totally recommend her if you're looking for amazing results and a relaxed, stress-free experience!
I found Elsie's business, SMP Hair Clinic, on Yelp and chose to get my SMP treatment with her due to her transparency, knowledge and fair pricing. She did NOT overpromise or try to sell me any treatments that I did not need. She instead educated me on the options, what they would do and allowed me to pick what what treatment I wanted to go with. The results were great and I feel much more confident in my hair and am able to style it more freely without worrying about my naked scalp.
I am already seeing results after 2 sessions! Elsie is a very knowledgeable and attentive professional, she truly cares about her work and makes every session feel like a spa. Absolute pleasure to work with her, I will definitely be back for more sessions.
I'm so excited to share my review with you on Elsie. She is the best in her skill of SMP and PRP. I'm 66 years old and I look 50 years old. Due to getting PRP treatments for over three years. She's the Best!!!!!
Great experience with PRP and excellent results. Elsie is very client-oriented, knowledgeable, and creates a professional yet welcoming atmosphere. I felt truly cared for and will definitely be coming back!
I got microneedling with PRP for the first time, and I absolutely love the results. Elsie is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what she does. She genuinely cares about her clients and provides exceptional customer service from start to finish. I highly recommend going to her for microneedling, she knows exactly what she's doing. Thank you so much, Elsie!
The PRP process requires patience and consistency, but the results are undeniable! Elsie's methods work. My attached photos show the difference between April 2024 (at my first session) and January 2025 (at my seventh session). Thank you, Elsie!