There’s a saying that fits scalp micropigmentation perfectly: “Cheap work isn’t good, and good work isn’t cheap.”

When you see an SMP treatment offered for a suspiciously low price, it usually means one of three things — desperation, lack of skill, or lack of demand, which often means less practice and weaker results.

True SMP is a meticulous, multi-day process. Each session can take 5–7 hours of intense focus over 3–4 days to recreate thousands of tiny hair follicles, blend them seamlessly with existing hair, and craft a perfectly natural hairline.

Too many people assume SMP is just “dots.” If only it were that simple. In reality, it’s an art form — one that only a handful of practitioners truly master. Done poorly, it can make you look artificial or even ridiculous. Colleagues and friends may not tell you the truth to your face, but you’ll sense it every time you look in the mirror.

Marcin Adam spent 9 years at Skalp, working across London, Edinburgh, and Manchester, often treating two clients a day and finishing late into the night. Those years of dedication built not just technical precision but a deep understanding of what defines real SMP.

So, what is real SMP?

It’s not a helmet. It’s not hyper-density. It’s artistic imperfection within perfection — hairlines that reflect natural randomness, not sharp, fake symmetry. Think of it like avoiding over-plucked eyebrows or unnaturally white “Turkish teeth.” 

Real SMP requires observation, experience, and artistic instinct. Every client deserves a unique shape, density, and hairline — created through dialogue, not templates.That’s why cheap SMP often just doesn't look right on some heads. It skips the artistry, the time, and the care.

At MicroHair® Liverpool, our prices are typically 30–40% lower than those of major SMP clinics in London or Manchester, not because we cut corners, but because we believe in fairness, not greed. We balance quality, time, and honest value, ensuring every client leaves with confidence, not regret.