Scalp
micropigmentation
Scalp
Scalp micropigmentation for men and women:
This treatment is ideal for helping men with thinning hair or baldness, to either give the impression of more hair density or the stimulation of micro hairs that gives the appearance of a close buzz cut on a bald head. Specialist equipment and techniques are used to inject pigment into the scalp at micro-level, to emulate the appearance of real hair follicles. The treatment can also be used for women with similar hair issues, the procedure can help make thinning hair appear
How does the procedure work?
Every treatment is tailored to each client’s exact skin colour and type and you will be consulted on the type of look you want, whether it be the appearance of shaved or short hair, or denser locks, in order to achieve results that are bespoke to your needs.
Step one:
An appointment to discuss what you want out of the treatment, the procedure itself and any health conditions. A patch test and booking in your treatment day – 1 hour.
Step two:
First treatment – between 2-4 hours. (next treatment within the following 7-10 days)
Step three:
Second treatment – between 2-5 hours (next treatment within the following 14-20 days)
Step four:
Final treatment – between 1.5-2 hours
Prices for men:
Prices are based on
Stage one of hair loss:
Approx. £350
- The mature hairline stage, where the hairline around the temples is receding slightly.
Stage two of hair loss:
Approx. £600
- A significant hair loss has occurred, showing as a recession at the top of the head.
- A variant of this stage is no changes in the mature hairline but a significant loss of hair at the top of the head
Stage three of hair loss:
Approx. £900
- No hair on the top of the scalp, with only a band of hair that remains which connects on the two sides of the scalp.
Stage four of hair loss:
Approx. £1100
- The band of hair across the scalp is narrow and sparse, hair loss areas are larger than the ones identified in the stage above.
Stage five of hair loss:
Approx. £1250
- The connecting band of hair has either become sparse or completely disappeared. The balding area on the top of the head joins with the balding areas at the temples.
Stage six of hair loss:
Approx. £1500-£2000
- Only a band of hair across the sides of the scalp remains, this hair may be thin and sparse.
- A variation that denotes an unusual progression of pattern baldness (e.g. hairline recedes from front to back without thinning at the vertex).
- A bald head.
Scarring:
Between £150 -£350
- Additional scar coverage will cost extra depending on the size of the scar
Prices for women:
Prices are based on
Stage one of hair loss:
Approx. £300 – £450
- Receding parting
Stage two of hair loss:
Approx. £450 – £750
- Receding hairline and parting (depending on the area that needs to be covered)
Stage three of hair loss:
Approx. £750 – £1300
- Advanced receding hairline and parting (depending on the area that needs to be covered)
Stage four of hair loss:
Approx. £200 an hour
- Alopecia / larger areas of baldness
Additional thinning areas other than the parting and hairline will incur extra costs – an exact price will be given to you on your initial consultation once we have examined your hair.
Frequently asked questions:
How long does the treatment take?
Usually between 2-3 sessions, depending on the size of the area that needs treating, each session can take between 2-5 hours.
How long does it last?
Clients should expect the treatment to typically last between 4-6 years. After that time, clients may experience some slight fading, which they can come back in for a quick touch up for. This cosmetic solution is permanent, but it can be tweaked as the years go on. Some clients don’t need to ever come back for
Will it change colour like a normal tattoo?
Our pigment is designed to replicate the same colour of short cut natural hair. The pigment contains no additional colourants or additives and will only lighten, not discolour, over an extended time.
Does it hurt?
Not nearly as much as you think it will! The pain is minimal and less than traditional tattoos. We can definitely tell you that procedure isn’t without discomfort, but any pain involved is generally far less than our clients expect. After your session, you won’t experience any further discomfort. Pain levels vary from person to person, but on average our
Will it work on grey hair?
Yes, grey hair does not appear grey because the hair root itself is darker. Hair only looks grey when it gets longer. However, we use a grey-scale pigment that can be adjusted in shade to blend with lighter hair tones.
Is scalp Micropigmentation for longer hair?
Yes, we are able to add thickness common thinning areas like the crown, hair parting and more. For people that are using scalp
Do you charge for consultation?
No, we offer free consultations for anyone looking to learn about how scalp micropigmentation can help their hair loss.
Payment options:
We accept all standard payment methods including credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), cash and bank transfer payments.
A £50 non-refundable deposit is payable to secure your appointment, then the remaining balance is split between your treatment sessions. This enables our clients to pay in 2-3 smaller instalments.
If you prefer to pay in one sum, we’ll request payment after the first session.
If you cancel your appointment on the day of treatment, the booking fee will not be refunded to you.
Otherwise, please give us 24 hours to move your booking day to
We gift a set number of treatment hours per month to charities that we support and breast cancer patients. Please understand that If we waste appointment slots due to on-the-day cancellations, it can impact the number of unpaid hours we can gift the following month.
Your Personal Information will not be passed onto any third parties. We will only use your email address to send you information about your appointments, treatments or other information related to our business.
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Or contact Better You By Alex if you have any questions
Better You By Alex
44 Cheverton Road, London N19 3AZ
Open by appointment only
Tel: 07305 314109
Email: info@betteryoubyalex.co.uk
Your Personal Information will not be passed onto any third parties. We will only use your email address to send you information about your appointments, treatments or other information related to our business.
