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Originally Posted On: https://www.gotscalp.com/blog/40-percent-americans-balding-hair-are-women

 

Everyone is familiar with the concept of men having thinning hair as they age. But did you know that 40% of Americas with balding hair are actually women? It’s a surprising statistic and a lot more common than you think!

This is why scalp micropigmentation is becoming a lot more popular with women in this country and is only on the rise. It’s giving women back the confidence they desire, without the unnecessary side effects of surgery.

Micro hair pigmentation is a simple and less invasive procedure. It gives the recipient the illusion of a thicker hairline with very short recovery time.

In this article, we will explain why scalp micropigmentation for women is becoming increasingly popular and why it might just be the solution for you.

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and How is it Achieved?

Scalp micropigmentation is a procedure that uses cosmetic pigmentation of the scalp. This then reduces the appearance of bald spots and thinning hair. It creates a 3D effect which gives the hair an appearance of density and luster.

This is done by applying tiny tattoos on the scalp, all expertly done by our passionate and highly skilled team of SMPs. They use various techniques individually suited to each client to replicate hair follicles and strands of hair at the base of the scalp and hairline.

Scalp micropigmentation can help to combat a range of different hair loss issues. This includes a receding hairline, bald spots, or alopecia. It can be an immediate and long-lasting solution that achieves fantastic results.

You will typically need around two to three sessions for scalp micropigmentation to have the desired effect. After an initial consultation, our SMPs can customize and choose the perfect color to match your hairline so that it compliments your tones and completion.

Scalp Micropigmentation for Women: The Benefits

It’s not just men that can take advantage of the wide-reaching benefits from scalp micropigmentation. Women can also access these benefits and enjoy the effects that scalp micropigmentation can bring to their lives.

Firstly, the whole process usually has minimal pain for most people. In comparison to some of the other hair loss procedures, this is much less invasive, has a lot less recovery time, and still has a high class looking end result.

Our team has completed over 5000 individual scalp micropigmentations between them, they are specialists at minimizing any discomfort, whilst maximizing on the overall finish.

There is also no surgery involved which means you can go back to your normal life quickly after the procedure, with a few minor changes.

Scalp micropigmentation also doesn’t have any unfortunate side effects which can impede your general day to day life. It is a low maintenance solution to thinning hair which only needs to be topped up once every three to five years.

The good thing about scalp micropigmentation is that it is suitable for every skin and hair type. It’s completely adaptable to the needs and requirements of the individual.

It can also cover the appearance of any scarring and works with the natural aspects of your hair to really boost and accentuate the hair to its fullest potential.

Is Scalp Micropigmentation Right for Me?

If you feel that your thinning hair or bald spots are in any way negatively affecting your confidence or outlook, then perhaps scalp micropigmentation is the correct route for you.

Female hair loss can happen for any number of reasons, many of these reasons can be solved with a few simple rounds of scalp micropigmentation. Soon enough you will be an entirely new person with an entirely new look!

Factors such as hormones, estrogen, pregnancy, anemia, emotional stress, and chemotherapy can all have a significant effect on hair and contribute to hair loss.

Life can be difficult at the best of times, the last thing you need is the appearance of thinning hair too. That’s why whatever the reason, whether it’s hereditary or a lack of vitamin B, scalp micropigmentation can give you that extra peace of mind.

Other Medical Conditions to Consider

Some medical conditions can have a real knock on our positivity and the way we view ourselves. Often women can feel left behind or invisible as a result of thinning hair or hair loss.

Scalp micropigmentation is a solution to those feelings of inadequacy. It gives you back the level of confidence you deserve to have in your everyday life.Alopecia Areata is a condition that affects over 6.8 million people in the US alone, with 2.1% of the population being at risk at any one time. The thinning of the hair, sometimes caused by stress can be a real burden to anyone who experiences it.

Female Pattern Hair Loss or FPHL is one of the main causes of natural hair loss in women. It affects as many as 30 million women in the US, brought on by things such as aging, genetics, and hormones.

Traction Alopecia is also a significant hair loss condition. It is brought on by excessive hair styling and pulling of the hair over several years. Braids, cornrows, bunches, and ponytails are all hairstyles that can attribute to hair thinning.

All these conditions and more can be helped by the process of scalp micropigmentation.

Where Can I Find Out More?

We hope that you are now more informed on all the awesome benefits of scalp micropigmentation and that it’s not only just for men but women too!

Women also deserve to feel comfortable and secure in their own hair and skin. Scalp micropigmentation for women does just that and allows you to go back to the old you quicker than other hair loss methods.

If you have any further questions or queries or want to speak to one of our SMP experts about booking a free consultation, contact us directly.