What is scalp micropigmentation?

Scalp micropigmentation, often called a hair tattoo, places tiny dots of pigment into the scalp to look like short hairs or the shadow of hair under the skin. It makes thinning areas look denser, rebuilds the look of a hairline, and helps hide scars, all without surgery.

We treat men and women with hair loss from ageing, alopecia, injury, surgery or a hair transplant that didn't give enough coverage. Each session takes about an hour and costs £395, and most people need several sessions. All treatments take place at our clinic in Chiswick, W4.

To talk through a treatment plan, call us on 020 8995 2200 or use our contact page.

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Hair Tattoo

Before And After

Who can scalp micropigmentation help?

Thinning hair in women

If your parting has widened or your scalp shows through on top, pigment placed between your existing hairs reduces the contrast between hair and scalp, so your hair looks fuller. You keep your hair at its usual length.

Hair loss and receding hairlines in men

We can rebuild the look of a hairline and fill in thinning areas or a bald crown to give the appearance of a close-cropped head of hair.

Hair transplant scars and surgical scars

Scalp micropigmentation can camouflage the linear or dotted scars left at hair transplant donor sites, as well as scars on the scalp from injury or other surgery. It also helps if a transplant didn't give enough coverage because there wasn't enough donor hair. For scars elsewhere on the body, see our scar camouflage page.

Alopecia and trichotillomania

For patchy hair loss from alopecia or hair pulling, pigment can soften the look of bare patches.

How it works

Using a fine needle, your practitioner places tiny dots of pigment into the upper layer of the scalp. Each dot is sized and spaced to look like a short hair growing from a follicle, and building them up in layers creates the effect of denser hair.

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How many sessions will I need, and how much does it cost?

Each session will take around 1 hour. and costs £395. But you will need multiple appointments, especially for larger areas. We'll give you an estimate for your treatment at your consultation.

Does scalp micropigmentation look real?

Done well, it looks like short hair or natural density, not a tattoo. We match the pigment to your hair colour and skin tone, and vary the size and spacing of each dot so the result doesn't look uniform. The before and after photos above show real results.

What happens during the consultation?

During your consultation, we look at your hair loss, your hair colour and skin tone, and talk through the result you want, whether that's a hairline, more density, or a scar covered. We then blend pigment shades to match your hair and agree a treatment plan.

What will happen during treatment?

Your practitioner places tiny dots of pigment into the scalp, matching the size and spacing of your natural hair follicles. Areas are built up gradually over several sessions so the density looks natural.

Will it hurt?

Most people find it manageable. Clients usually rate the discomfort at around 3 out of 10.

What kind of training does the technician have to have?

All our technicians have an extensive portfolio of treatments, meet all licensing standards, and are certified by VTEC and ITEC.

Will I be able to go back to work straight afterwards?

Absolutely. Typically the area around your treatment may be slightly red, but that should be the only after-effect.

Do you provide aftercare?

Yes – aftercare products are included with your treatment. You can find out more about semi permanent makeup aftercare by visiting our aftercare and advice page.