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Here’s my client’s journey before, and then healed after three sessions.

Today, he came in for his fourth session.

This final session is all about subtle refinements adding a touch more darkness and topping up in lighter impressions, while leaving natural gaps.

It’s fine tuning today, but I wanted to share these healed results.

Especially for those with lighter skin tones, healed outcomes can be hard to come by, so I hope this is helpful to anyone considering SMP or curious about pale skin results.

My client has received amazing feedback from family and friends even his own brothers had no idea he’d had SMP.

They said, “Why do you shave your head, man? You’ve got loads of hair and a great hairline you should grow it out more!” He even fooled his own brothers, making them believe it was all natural.

He chose a receded, peaked hairline with a feathered effect, which suits his face and gives a mature, natural look.

Over the course of six weeks, with three sessions spaced about two weeks apart, the scalp has had time to settle. This fourth session allows us to refine and add the finishing touches.

I hope you find this insight valuable, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

🤝 Book your FREE face to face or online consultation today 📧 Hello@legendsclinic.co.uk

🌏 Your in safe hands with the world’s most experienced SMP artist

💻 WWW.LEGENDSCLINIC.CO.UK

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews

📸 For any info and quick quotes send pictures to 📱07587 325795

✍️ 16+ year experience

🧠 SMP innnovator

🏆 Multi award winning smp artist

🎨 Innovator of 6 of the most natural hair line textures

🎓 SMP educator

📍Birmingham / Sutton Coldfield

Some have asked me to reupload with more photos in different lighting. This is my smp two weeks after my second session. I think I need one more session to even out density as some areas have not stuck well. I would like recommendation on is if the hairline design looks good and does it need any modifications?

This client came to Ahead Ink in Paramus, New Jersey seeking a natural hairline design. We crafted one based on his head and face shape as well as his age and profession. Thanks for looking!

Got my second session down 2 weeks ago. First photo is a week after the second session and the other two are two weeks out. I see some spots that haven't stuck well and am assuming I will need a third session, but I want to know if the hairline hairline design looks good and how do I refine it?

This client travelled from Ottawa three separate times to complete his treatment.

He still had a good amount of hair, but he was tired of constantly dealing with a receding hairline and diffuse thinning. Instead of trying to hide it any longer, he decided to embrace the shaved look.

One thing I've learned over the years is that great SMP isn't about putting pigment everywhere you see hair loss. It's about balance.

Every session I'm evaluating the existing hair, skin tone, healing, facial structure and density to slowly build a result that looks natural and cohesive. That's why I always preach trusting the process. Sometimes doing less is what creates the most believable result.

One thing I wanted to point out is the back photos.

Between his second and third session he wore a mesh trucker hat thinking it would protect his scalp from the sun. Unfortunately the mesh allowed UV rays through while the solid band blocked them. As a result, he developed noticeable hyperpigmentation and you can clearly see the lighter lines where the hat band sat.

Those lighter areas are not missing SMP. They're changes in the skin caused by sun exposure.

I could have easily added more pigment into those areas, but that wouldn't have been the correct solution. The issue wasn't the SMP. It was the skin.

This is why I constantly stress scalp care. Your skin is the canvas. Healthy skin will always produce a better looking result than sun damaged, dry or inflamed skin.

Overall I'm really happy with how this case turned out. Three trips from Ottawa, three carefully built sessions and a result that respects his remaining hair while giving him the freedom of the shaved look he wanted.

Take care of your scalp. It has a bigger impact on your overall result than most people realize.

Felt to dark after 2nd session. But after healing I think it’s good.

Hello everyone,

First of all the picture:

https://imgur.com/a/cIFBEj5

https://imgur.com/a/cgUvz6z

I‘ve had an FUE hair transplant 2 1/2 years ago in the front of my scalp. I knew that I wouldn‘t be done with just one transplant but after all this time and all the hassle surrounding HTs I decided to shave it all off and finally go bald. With my hair grown out it looked good enough but I didnt expect to find this underneath. I wouldnt say its completely botched it sure aint a piece of art either.

I do not regret the decision to shave it off, the HT on the other hand I do regret. Now more than ever.
My scalp is still a little red and the trainsplanted hair obviously looks very different to my surrounding hair.

I'm currently checking my options (laser removal, electrolysis, fue removal or smp to cover it up).

I've not yet talked to a dermatologist (appointment is on tuesday to discuss laser removal or V beam laser to get rid off the redness) but with two smp artists. Both said it's perfectly doable but one was via video chat only. Since I do not want to overreact again and chose a more or less permanent solution I wanted to get some insight from neutrals to finally „close“ that fucking exhausting chapter and ease my mind.

Thanks in advance!

I will try and keep it short! 

I have been trapped behind hair fibers for 10+ years due to mainly being in denial about my hairloss to the point where after washing I wouldn't even look in the mirror to check how bad it really was, I would quickly put in the fibers which would take 40minutes to construct. I would avoid any activities that would impact my hair, like swimming with my children etc this really made me soo down, missing on memories all because of my hair! I knew I had to accept my hair loss and start talking about it to my wife and children but couldn't!

I didn't want a hair transplant due to recovery time and the chance it could fail, the past 2 years I discovered SMP and was very interested in it and thought this is my way OUT of this nightmare and would look like I chose to shave my head compared to going from a guy with hair then straight up BALD!  3 months ago I took the plunge and put down my deposit to under go SMP. 

I braved the shave the day before my session and I was terrified to the point of shaking. Fast forward to now and I'm free! words can't express the relief I'm feeling. it's been 10days after my 3rd session and damn it looks good! better than my real hair on the sides and back lol. I have my final 4th session in 3 months for any tweaks as my scalp did go very red during it from the 10years of fibers drying out my skin which could have led to missing a few SMP pigments here and there.

Sorry this is long, I wanted to share my story and hopefully it will help others in the same situation, hairloss can effect people in so many ways and I'm pleased I took the SMP path. 

I want to also shout out to Paul Clark from Legends Clinic who did the work! He is truly a craftsman at SMP, a really talented guy and down to earth guy with no bullshit. Do you research on your artist and don't go cheap!

HERES TO FREEDOM! 🍻

I have been on edge on getting a HT. Started taking Fin/Min and didn’t like some of the side effects. Decided to consult for SMP. I have been skeptical but some of the pictures here motivated me to try.

Found Scalp Micro Pro on ig and pulled the trigger.

I feel a different person. 29M, been balding for the past 9 years but I finally have some confidence to not having to wear a hat everywhere I go.

Hi guys, I did 3 smp sessions (can’t shave yet don’t mind the hair on the sides. I really think the hairline is asymmetrical and is pushed back more in one of the sides, am I tripping?

I’m 33 y/o and after years of putting it off I finally shaved all my hair. I’m wondering how much of a difference SMP would personally make for me or if I should just rock it as is ?

I have thinning on crown a bit of hairline and in general diffuse all over.

Is it possible to get smp as someone who will continue diffuse thinning as time goes on (and will stop the oral minoxidil I started 4 months ago which will likely induce a shed)?

Can smp look natural as thinning process continues with touch ups? If I were to go for smp it’d be super important to be unnoticeable, so don’t want to get it only for it to become obvious that I had smp as thinning continues?

If I were to get it done I’d just fill in the gaps in density and keep hairline where it is

Before pictures will be in the comments section.

Hi hope this post is informative and insightful.

This is three sessions healed and today my client came in for his fourth session.

At Legends, we don’t simply assume the work is complete we want to double check and ensure both the client and I are fully satisfied.

The fourth session is all about fine tuning, refining, and perfecting every detail so the result is truly natural result.

My client requested something subtle, as he had very open, diffuse thinning bordering on bald with a delicate, fine hairline.

He opted for a feathered hairline with a receded shape, aiming for a natural, low density look that stays under the radar.

I’ve included high-resolution images, taken both under studio lighting and in brighter, harsher conditions, to offer a transparent look at how the SMP appears.

I know this style isn’t for everyone, but it’s perfect for those who prefer subtlety and natural elegance without drawing too much attention.

The feedback so far for my client has been overwhelmingly positive many are surprised when they learn it’s SMP.

I hope this provides insight into the process. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🤝 Book your FREE face to face or online consultation today 📧 Hello@legendsclinic.co.uk

🌏 Your in safe hands with the world’s most experienced SMP artist

💻 WWW.LEGENDSCLINIC.CO.UK

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews

📸 For any info and quick quotes send pictures to 📱07587 325795

✍️ 16+ year experience

🧠 SMP innnovator

🏆 Multi award winning smp artist

🎨 Innovator of 6 of the most natural hair line textures

🎓 SMP educator

📍Birmingham / Sutton Coldfield

If you would like to know more about myself check out the full article here about my SMP career
https://www.teammicro.com/smp/paul-clark/

World’s largest hair loss information website
https://www.spexhair.com/surgeon/paul-clark-smp-legends-clinic/

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This is the worst hair stroke technique I’ve ever seen. The healing on this is going to create a tidal wave of disaster for this individual