Reclaim Your Confidence.
Hair loss doesn’t just affect appearance—it affects identity, confidence, and self-image. Whether caused by genetics, aging, hormones, or trauma, thinning hair and receding hairlines can feel deeply personal. At Cindy Choe Studio & Academy, we offer a discreet, effective, and natural-looking solution: Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP).
Often referred to as a hairline tattoo, SMP is a highly specialized technique that mimics the appearance of natural hair follicles, restoring the look of fullness without surgery or downtime.
What Is Scalp Micropigmentation?
Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-invasive procedure that uses ultra-fine needles and pigment to replicate the look of hair at the follicle level. When applied with precision, this technique creates the visual illusion of a denser hairline, fuller crown, or even a closely shaved head.
It is not a hair growth solution—but it visually fills in gaps, camouflages scars, and restores clean hairline symmetry for both men and women.
Who Is It For?
SMP is ideal for clients experiencing:
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A receding or thinning hairline
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Crown thinning or diffuse hair loss
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Alopecia or patchy shedding
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Scarring from surgery or hair transplants
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Thinning eyebrows (in some cases)
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Clients who wear buzzcuts and want a more defined outline
We’ve worked with everyone from young professionals looking to clean up their frontal line, to women seeking to camouflage postpartum hair loss, to men blending transplant scars.
The Process: What to Expect
A typical SMP experience includes:
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Consultation: We assess hair pattern, skin tone, goals, and past treatments.
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Hairline Mapping: We design a custom shape that flatters your features and looks natural at all angles.
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Pigment Application: Using a digital device, we layer pigment with thousands of microdots across the target area.
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Follow-Up Sessions: Usually 2–3 spaced out over a few weeks for buildup and realism.
Results last 2–5 years depending on skin type, lifestyle, and sun exposure.
Why SMP Over Other Hair Loss Treatments?
Unlike hair fibers, powders, or topical solutions, SMP is:
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Waterproof and sweatproof
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Low-maintenance with no daily routine
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Long-lasting but non-permanent, allowing updates as hair naturally changes
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Non-surgical, with zero downtime
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Highly customizable, blending seamlessly with existing hair
And unlike some cosmetic tattoos, our pigments are designed to fade naturally without turning blue, gray, or green over time.
The Cindy Choe Approach
As with all procedures at our studio, precision and personalization are key. Cindy takes into account skin tone, bone structure, natural growth patterns, and density goals to create a result that looks authentic—even up close.
We match pigment depth and spacing to your existing follicles for a soft, gradient result that doesn’t look stamped, fake, or harsh.
Rebuild Your Hairline—On Your Terms
Hair loss may feel like it takes something away from you—but SMP offers a way to take something back. It’s not just about your hairline—it’s about your reflection. Your self-confidence. Your control.
If you’ve been looking for a subtle, lasting way to restore your look without pills, surgery, or hiding under a hat, Scalp Micropigmentation could be the next step in your journey.