Why a Patchy Hairline Feels the Same
At MicroHair®, we sometimes hear comments like:
“I can’t see any difference… he’s still bald, right?”
And that’s fair — at first glance, Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) doesn’t add real hair.But the difference lies in the detail… and in the psychology.
The Power of a Frame.
Take a closer look at the “before” image. Ali's hairline was uneven, receding and patchy, failing to frame his face. Thinning at the crown only made it more obvious. With no structure, everything looked bare. What Marcin did at MicroHair® Liverpool was bring back the missing frame — not just at the front, but also camouflaged his balding crown.
The Teeth Analogy
It’s like smiling with two missing front teeth. You might still have 30 others, but when you smile — it’s the missing ones that people notice.Those gaps affect how you’re perceived…and more importantly, how you feel. It’s the same with a patchy or receding hairline.
From Bald to Shaved (By Choice)
Now, instead of looking bald, Ali looks clean-shaven by choice. That subtle shift from “bald” to “shaved” is powerful, and often all a man needs to start feeling like himself again.
So Why Not Just Get a Hair Transplant?
Many men try — and many come to us afterwards.
Here’s why:
• Hair transplants often don’t last more than 5–6 years.
Most men continue to lose surrounding hair unless they stay on hormone blockers or drugs like Finasteride — and even then, it’s not guaranteed.
• In over 80% of cases, transplanted hair doesn’t hold on the crown.
That’s because the crown (or vertex) has poorer blood circulation, which means the grafts often don’t survive long-term. Even when they initially take, they tend to fall out or thin again within a few years — leaving visible gaps and wasting thousands of pounds.
• Finasteride has unpleasant side effects: Hormonal imbalance, reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and in some cases gynaecomastia (male breast tissue growth). It may slow down hair loss, but it doesn’t reverse anything.
• Prince William is the perfect example. With all the money and access in the world, he’s still bald — and believe me, it’s not by choice.
No man chooses baldness if he can avoid it.
• Transplants leave permanent scarring — both on the donor area (back of the head) and the recipient area, where the scalp can be overharvested, traumatised, and permanently damaged.
• The density rarely matches nature. No matter how skilled the surgeon is, human hands can’t replicate the natural follicle density and flow created by genetics. Most results still look thin, patchy or artificial under bright light or close inspection.
Why SMP Wins That’s why so many men — even transplant clients — turn to SMP.
• No scars
• No medications
• No hormone-altering side effects
• No ongoing maintenance or daily stress
Just a clean, low-maintenance, and realistic look that works with your natural style.
At MicroHair®, we specialise in natural-looking SMP that:
✔ Blends seamlessly with shaved hair
✔ Restores a proper frame to your face
SMP: Hairline Tattoo is about not feeling bald anymore. And that’s what truly changes lives.