Scalp Micropigmentation Training Course– Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scalp Micropigmentation, Hair Tattoo and Scalp Tattoo Training?

Other names for Scalp Micropigmentation by other industry professionals include: Scalp Tattoo, Hair Tattoo, Scalp Pigmentation, Head Tattoo, Medical Hairline Restoration and Hair Follicle Simulation. Although the names may differ, the treatment process is relatively the same – HOWEVER, not all TREATMENTS are the same.

Because SMP or Scalp Micropigmentation is still a relatively new and growing industry, there are no set of rules or industry standards to date.  Although SMC is working on coming up with an Association for SMP Professionals, to date this procedure falls under Permanent Makeup.

Some clinics use tattoo machines, others use permanent makeup machines, some clinics use tattoo inks, others use permanent makeup pigments, etc.  It is important to note that you, as a student and future SMP Artist, you must use SMP Certified Equipment in order to complete an SMP treatment.  This is because our SMP Certified Equipment is solely used for SMP, won’t change color, won’t create macrodots, and has the right mix of power and needle stability to be able to create the perfect microdot or simulated, pigmented hair follicle.

What Type of SMP Training Does SMC Offer?

We offer three  types of SMP Training: Online SMP Training Only, an Online SMP Training and In-Office SMP Training, and a 4 Day In-Office Training Program.

All the programs consist of Lessons and Modules.  Lessons are the theory behind SMP, including Skin Anatomy, Hair Anatomy, Colour Theory, etc, and Modules consist of practice work, including Paper, Fake Skin, Male and Female Mannequin Heads, and more.

The Lesson Portion of the SMP Training program includes:

Skin Anatomy
Hair Anatomy
Types of Hair Loss
Hair Loss Treatments
Scalp Micropigmentation
Hair Density
Scars
Needles
Inks and Pigments
Power Sources
Wound Healing
Scalp Conditions
Hair Loss in Men
Hair Loss in Women
Hair Transplants
Process and Procedures
Operational Procedures
BBP Review
Facility and Equipment
Anesthetics

The Module portion of the program includes:

Your SMP Kit
Assembling Your Equipment
Needle Depth Practice
Hair Density Practice
Hair Line Drawing
Hair Line Build Out Practice
Hair Line Density Practice (Hard Line vs Soft Line)
Using Headline Stencils
Practicing Depth and Density
Practicing Density
Final Exam on Frank (Mannequin Head)

What Qualification Must I Have To Apply for The SMP Training Program?

There are no pre-requisites in order to take our SMP Training Program.

This program is a great addition to the following  professions:

Tattoo Artist

Permanent Makeup Artist

Hair Transplant Technician

Medicine

Nursing

Medical Esthetician

The reason why we focus on these professions is because these folks already have the background knowledge, and in some cases experience with the skin.  Their confidence and abilities are already where we need them to be.  It is much easier and faster to train someone with an existing background and knowledge of the industry, rather than train someone from scratch.  The Scalp Micropigmentation process is more of a specialty treatment, and we highly recommend that you have or receive a certificate in one of these professions. However, if you do not have a background in any of these industries, we suggest you take our 4 day In-Office training program.

How Much Does The SMC Online Training Course Cost?

The cost of the program should be considered an investment into your future.  Scalp Micropigmentation is the fastest growing sector in the hair loss industry, and is a great compliment to hair transplant clinics, as well as a more permanent solution for Men and Women who are concerned about their hair loss.

The cost of the Online SMP Program is $4000 CDN, and this price includes your SMP Training Kit, SMP Machine, SMP Inks, SMP Needles, Practice Paper, Practice Skin, Headline Stencils, etc.  Your SMP Kit includes everything you need to complete the Online SMP Course, as well as 3 SMP treatments on your own.

The cost of the Online SMP Training Program and our 2 Day In-office Live Model Practicum is $5000.  This includes all the items above, plus the student gets to practice on 4-6 models in SMP, SMP HD and SMP SC.

The cost of our 4 Day In-Office Training Program is $6000, and this includes 2 Days of Theory and Module work, and 2 Days of Live Model Practicum work, including SMP, SMP HD and SMP SC.

After completing the Online SMP Training Course, you have the option of taking our 2 Day, In-Office training program.  This one on one or small group training course is $1000 CDN, and allows you to work with our Master SMP Artist, and practice on 4-6 scalps.  The student will complete SMP, SMP HD and SMP SC treatments and obtain the confidence necessary to complete treatments on their own once they leave our office.

What  Happens If The Online SMP Training Course is Not Enough, or I Don’t Pass The Course?

If you only signed up for the Online SMP Training Course, and you feel, or our SMP Master Artist feels that you require more training, then we will ask you to either attend one of our In-Office Training Sessions, or wait until we are training in a City near you, where you will be able to attend one of our Travelling Training Sessions.

You would only pay the difference in price for the Online SMP Training Course and the In-Office SMP Training Course Combo.

Your success is our success.  If you fail, we fail.  Our goal is to ensure that all our students meet our high standards of care and be able to complete an SMP, SMP HD and SMP SC treatment on any client.