Our treatments start from $1,500. That covers the full treatment, not per session, so the price doesn't change if you end up needing an extra session. Final cost depends on the area being treated and the result you're after, which we work out at your free consultation.

There's a few, and they're not mutually exclusive. The right haircut makes more difference than most people realise, so that's worth talking to your barber about first. Beyond that there's topical and medical treatments that work on the hair itself, hair transplant surgery, and SMP. SMP doesn't regrow hair, it changes how the hair you've got looks. Worth talking it all through properly before committing to anything.

Technically yes, but the technique, machine, needles, pigment and depth are all specific to SMP. It's built from thousands of individual follicle impressions rather than lines, and it's designed to soften over time rather than staying put. An SMP artist doesn't do regular tattoos, and a tattoo artist shouldn't do SMP.

They do different things. A transplant moves real hair follicles and is surgical, with the recovery and cost that comes with it. SMP is non-surgical, doesn't regrow hair, and works by reducing the contrast between scalp and hair so thinning areas read as fuller. Some people do both, SMP is often used to add density between transplanted hair or to camouflage the scarring a transplant leaves behind.

Yes, when done well. SMP replicates the look of hair follicles by matching pigment tone to your skin and hair colour, and building density gradually across sessions. The goal is always a result that reads as your own hair, not an obvious treatment.

No. SMP is a cosmetic tattoo, it doesn't regrow hair or stop hair loss. What it does is add the look of thickness through existing hair, or recreate the look of a closely shaved head.

Most treatments are completed over 2 to 4 sessions, spaced 10 to 14 days apart. This allows pigment to settle properly and the result to be built gradually for a natural finish.

Usually 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the area and what's being done. You can take a break whenever you need one.

Most clients describe it as mild discomfort rather than pain, similar to a light scratching sensation. Everyone's pain threshold is different, but it's generally well tolerated.

Not really. Some people experience some redness for 24 to 48 hours, then you're back to normal. The main thing is aftercare, keeping the scalp clean and dry for the first few days.

Avoid washing the scalp, heavy sweating, swimming and sun exposure for the first four days. From day five you can gently wash with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Full aftercare instructions are provided before your first session.

Mild redness, sensitivity or slight swelling for a day or two is normal. Some light flaking and itchiness during healing is normal too. Anything beyond that is rare, and we go through your medical history at consultation to check for anything that would make you unsuitable.

Results are long-lasting and fade gradually, typically around 3 to 5 years before a refresh is worth considering. How long yours lasts depends on your skin, sun exposure and how well you look after it.

It's long-lasting but not permanent in the way a tattoo elsewhere on the body is. Pigment used for SMP is designed to fade gradually and evenly over time rather than staying static, which actually helps it continue looking natural as it ages. A refresh every few years keeps it looking fresh.

Yes. Pigment is matched conservatively so it works with the hair you've got rather than against it. If your hair changes colour over time, pigment can be adjusted or lightened at touch-up sessions, and SMP softens naturally anyway, which helps reduce any unwanted contrast.

SMP is planned with this in mind. Treatment is approached conservatively so there's room to adapt if your hair loss progresses, and further sessions can extend or adjust the pattern later if needed. It's worth mentioning any family history of hair loss or ongoing thinning at your consultation so we can plan for it, and to also consider any other hair loss treatments or procedures that could work alongside SMP.

Yes. SMP works well for female hair loss and thinning, particularly around the crown and part line. Treatment is approached conservatively to keep results natural and undetectable.

Yes. SMP can soften and blend scarring from hair transplants (FUT or FUE) or other scalp scarring, helping it read as one consistent surface with the surrounding hair.

Not if it's done properly. The goal is always a result that looks like natural hair density or a natural hairline, not a visibly "done" scalp.

We'll assess your scalp, talk through what's realistic for your specific situation, and plan the right approach. It's free, with no pressure or commitment to book treatment afterward. The studio is on Greville Street in Prahran.