How can I protect my scalp from sun exposure after a scalp micropigmentation treatment?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 8 scalp micropigmentation providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who state it — hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “How do I best protect my SMP from sunlight?” · “How can I protect my SMP from sun damage?” · “How can I protect my scalp from sun exposure after an SMP treatment?” · “How can I protect my scalp from the sun after an SMP treatment?”

    After undergoing scalp micropigmentation (SMP), protecting your scalp from sun exposure is crucial. Nearly all providers recommend wearing protective sunscreen or a hat100%Stated by 100% of the providers we surveyed. Including Novoscalp Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic, Smart Choice SMP, Beautique Ink Studio, Scalp Micro, Zang SMP, Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation. when in direct sunlight for over an hour. Nearly all providers assert that sun protection is critical100%Stated by 100% of the providers we surveyed. Including Novoscalp Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic, Smart Choice SMP, Beautique Ink Studio, and 3 more. post-SMP to avoid color fading. Most clinics claim that overexposure to direct sunlight can weaken the pigments63%Stated by 63% of the providers we surveyed. Including Scalp Micro, Zang SMP, Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation, and 2 more. and damage the treatment.

    About half of providers suggest using high-SPF scalp sunscreen38%Stated by 38% of the providers we surveyed. Including Smart Choice SMP. to shield your scalp from harmful UV rays. This can help maintain the integrity of the pigments and prolong the results of your SMP treatment.

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    In their own words — the 6 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer.

    1. Wear protective sunscreen or a hat whenever you are going out and expecting to be in direct sunlight for over an hour.
      Novoscalp Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic Sydney, AU
    2. Use high-SPF sunscreen and wear a hat outdoors, especially for the first few weeks.
      Smart Choice SMP Tampa, US
    3. Wear protective sunscreen or a hat whenever you are going out and expecting to be in direct sunlight for over an hour.
      Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation Lampa, US
    4. … you will be damaging both the treatment and your scalp. Wear protective sunscreen or a hat whenever you are going out and expecting to be in direct sunlight for over an hour.
      Scalp Micro Gold Coast, AU
    5. … you will be damaging both the treatment and your scalp. Wear protective sunscreen or a hat whenever you are going out and expecting to be in direct sunlight for over an hour.
      Beautique Ink Studio Port Coquitlam, CA
    6. … you will be damaging both the treatment and your scalp. Wear protective sunscreen or a hat whenever you are going out and expecting to be in direct sunlight for over an hour.
      Zang SMP Orange, US