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Clear, Fixed Scalp Micropigmentation Prices & Pay-Per-Session Rates in Birmingham

100% Halal Fatwa approved. No high-street markups, no hidden consultation fees, and no surprise add-ons. See our exact treatment pricing breakdown below or send a quick photo for an instant quote.

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Female Hair Density SMP

  • Add the appearance of hair density in the thinning areas
  • For this to work, you will need to have a decent amount of hair throughout your head. If there are large bald patches, then SMP might not give you the desired result.

NOTE: Choose the last option if you wish to add density to your whole head (top + sides)

Small Area / Hairline Corners / Alopecia Patch / Scar Camouflage SMP

Estimated price: £150-200 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • You have a small area where your hair is quite thin.
  • We can cover it and blend it with the rest of your hair through SMP
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Top of the Head Density SMP

Estimated price: £325-400 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • Your hair is getting quite thin throughout the top, but you don't have bald patches yet.
  • We can add the appearance of density by tattooing tens of thousands of Micro Dots. (SMP).
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Whole Head Density SMP

Estimated price: £400-450 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • Your hair is getting quite thin throughout the whole head, but you don't have major bald patches yet.
  • We can add the appearance of density by tattooing tens of thousands of Micro Dots throughout the whole top of your head and also cover your sides
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Medium / Long Hair Density SMP

  • Add the appearance of hair density in the thinning areas
  • For this to work, you will need to have a decent amount of hair throughout your head. If there are large bald patches, then SMP won't give you the desired result, unless you trim your hair short.

NOTE: If your hairline has receded significantly, then you might have to trim your hair short. Then we can create a fresh hairline through Scalp Micrpigmentation

Small Area / Hairline Corners / Alopecia Patch / Scar Camouflage SMP

Estimated price: £150-200 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • You have a small area where your hair is quite thin. This includes hair transplant scars or small Alopecia patches.
  • We can cover it and blend it with the rest of your hair through SMP
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Crown + Hairline / Top of the Head Density SMP

Estimated price: £325-400 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • Your hair is getting quite thin throughout the top, but you don't have bald patches yet.
  • We can add the appearance of density by tattooing tens of thousands of Micro Dots. (SMP).
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Crown + Hairline + Sides / Whole Head Density SMP

Estimated price: £400-450 per session, for up to 3 sessions

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  • Your hair is getting quite thin throughout the whole head, but you don't have major bald patches yet.
  • Or perhaps you've had a hair transplant which left you with scars at the back and your hair is still quite thin at the top.
  • We can add the appearance of density by tattooing tens of thousands of Micro Dots throughout the whole top of your head and also cover your transplant scars / sides
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Receded Hairline / Balding Crown SMP

Estimated price: £325-400 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • You keep your hair long, but your hairline has receded quite far back or/and your crown is starting to bald.
  • If that's the case, then you might have to trim your hair quite short (0.5). We can recreate your hairline and cover the balding areas in tens of thousands of microdots that look just like your buzz-cut hair.
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Short Cut / Shaved

  • Bring back your hairline and cover the balding areas.
  • SMP will blend seamlessly with your own hair.

Hairline / Medium Area SMP

Estimated price: £150-200 per session, for up to 3 sessions

 
  • At this stage your hairline is receding around the temples.
  • You might also experience some thinning in the crown area.
  • We recover your hairline and add some density at the top of your head in order to blend everything together.
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Hairline + Crown / Top of the Head SMP

Estimated price: £350-400 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • At this stage, your whole top is bald with the exception of the sides.
  • We recover your hairline, fill in the crown area and blend the SMP with your sides and the back of your head.
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND if you wish to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Hairline + Crown + Sides / Whole Head SMP

Estimated price: £400-450 per session, for up to 3 sessions

  • At this stage, your whole head is bald, including the sides.
  • We recover your hairline and fill in the crown area and your sides in order to create the look of a full head of shaved hair.
  • Or you've possibly had a hair transplant and wish to cover the top and your FUE scars.
  • This procedure is Halal.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Looking for honest SMP costs without the sales pitch? You’re in the right place.

While UK quotes often reach £2,500–£3,000+, you aren’t paying for fancy city-centre overheads or sales reps here. I’m Laur (Laurentiu Bradea), and at ScalpMates (our private studio in Kings Heath, Birmingham) I handle every treatment personally.

What I quote is what you pay: clear, fixed prices split into simple per-session payments covering up to 3 complete sessions, with zero hidden surprises.

Average Cost of Scalp Micropigmentation at ScalpMates:

The guide below shows total costs covering all 3 sessions for a full result. You pay per session, with no obligation to complete all three if you hit your target early.

Treatment Scope / Stage What’s Included Pay Per Session Total Price (3 Sessions)
FUE / FUT Scar Camouflage Targeted pigment placement to camouflage hair transplant FUE/FUT donor scars. Up to £200 / session Up to £600
Heavily Receded Hairline + Crown
(Norwood Stage 4)		 Restoring a deeply receded hairline along with minor density work across the crown. Up to £250 / session Up to £750
Full Scalp Coverage
(Norwood Stage 6 / 7)		 Full coverage for a completely bald scalp, building a natural-looking hairline and seamlessly blending into side and back hair. Up to £400 / session Up to £1,200
Full Head + Sides / Transplant Repair Complete full-head coverage including top, sides, and back. Typical for unsuccessful hair transplant repair requiring top + FUE donor site blending. Up to £450 / session Up to £1,350

For an exact micropigmentation price, simply contact us today (don’t forget to attach a clear photo of your scalp!).

What Factors Influence Your Exact SMP Price Quote?

  • Norwood Scale & Surface Area: A minor temporal hairline touch-up requires fewer micro-impressions than full crown-to-neck coverage (Norwood 7).
  • Skin Texture & Scar Tissue: Camouflaging FUE or FUT hair transplant donor scars requires precise pigment density adjustments over fibrous scar tissue.
  • Existing Hair Density: Adding density between longer hairs (without shaving) requires careful sectioning work to blend smoothly.
  • Long-Term Maintenance: Because we use pure organic Nocturnal carbon pigment, future touch-up sessions after 2/3 years cost only £150 – £300, keeping your investment minimal long-term.

SMP vs. Other UK Hair Loss Solutions: Cost & Value Comparison

How Scalp Micropigmentation compares against surgical transplants and hair systems in the UK:

Treatment Option Average UK Cost Ongoing Maintenance Recovery & Risk
Scalp Micropigmentation (ScalpMates) £300 – £1,350 Light top-up every 2 to 3 yrs (£150–£300) Zero downtime / Non-invasive / Guaranteed results
Hair Transplant Surgery (FUE/FUT) £3,000 – £10,000+ Lifetime meds required (Finasteride/Minoxidil) 1–2 weeks downtime / Results not guaranteed / Permanent FUE / FUT Scars
Hair Systems / Toupees £500 – £1,500 initial £100–£200/month ongoing maintenance High maintenance / Daily adhesive care / Uncomfortable to wear

Not sure where you sit on the scale? Match your current hair loss stage with our visual Norwood guide below to see estimated pricing and realistic treatment goals.

SMP price at scalpmates UK- Norwood hair loss stages

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Norwood Scale 2 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £100-150

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £300

 

At this stage your hairline is receding slightly around the temples. You might also experience thinning around the temples where skin is starting to show through.

 

We restore hair density around the hairline and temples. In most cases, you can keep your natural hair length. Read our hair density guide for details.

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Norwood Scale 3 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150-200

Number of sessions: 1-3

Total SMP price: up to £600

 

Stage 3 shows more significant thinning and temporal recession. In some cases, hair is also thinning at the crown/vertex.

 

If the affected areas are still covered with native hair, we can add SMP density without the need to shave your scalp.

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Norwood Scale 4 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £200-250

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £750

 

In stage 4, hairline recession is more severe and balding occurs at the crown/vertex. At this point, we recommend a shaved or buzz cut look.

 

We fill in the crown and restore your hairline to blend seamlessly with remaining hair. Explore our men’s before & after results or learn about our shaved look process.

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Norwood Scale 5 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £275-325

Number of sessions: 3

Total SMP price: up to £975

 

In stage 5, the balding areas expand and the bridge separating the hairline and crown thins significantly. We rebuild full top density and reframe your hairline.

 

Read our complete shaved look guide for full treatment details.

Norwood Scale 6 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £325-350

Number of sessions: 3

Total SMP price: up to £1050

 

In stage 6, the balding crown merges with the balding temples. We reconstruct the entire top and crown, blending into side stubble with organic carbon ink.

 

See real transformations in our men’s gallery.

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Norwood Scale 7 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £350-400

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1200

 

Stage 7 represents extensive hair loss across the entire top and crown. We reconstruct a full-head shaved look, custom hairline, and side blending.

 

View our Norwood 7 Before & After Results.

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FULL HEAD General Hair Thinning Micropigmentation

Price per session: £400

Number of sessions: 3

Total SMP price: up to £1200

 

Ideal for clients with an intact hairline who experience diffuse thinning across the entire scalp. We deposit tens of thousands of micro-dots to eliminate scalp glare.

 

Learn how this works in our Long Hair & Density Process Guide.

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Stage 1 Female Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £300

 

Early-stage diffuse hair thinning visible along the center parting. We shade targeted scalp areas to reduce contrast and boost visual volume.

 

See our Women’s SMP Results.

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Stage 2 Female Micropigmentation

Price per session: £200-300

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £800

 

Moderate female hair loss involving a widening center part and general volume loss. We treat a broader scalp area to rebuild hair density.

 

Explore female before and after cases.

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Stage 3 Female Micropigmentation

Price per session: £250-350

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1050

 

Advanced diffuse thinning across the crown and top of the head. We camouflage exposed scalp skin with micro-pigments to restore dense hair optical effects.

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Temple Hair Thinning Micropigmentation

Price per session: £200-250

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £750

 

Targeted treatment for thinning around the temples and frontal hairline for women.

 

Learn more about our Long Hair SMP Process.

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FUE Transplant Scar Camouflage

Price per session: £200

Number of sessions: 2 (optional touch-up if required)

Total SMP price: up to £400 – £500

 

Specialized micro-pigment placement to camouflage follicular unit extraction (FUE) donor site scars. We match pigment shade to surrounding hair stubble using 0.22mm needles.

 

Read about our Scar Repair Transformations.

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FUT Transplant Strip Scar Camouflage

Price per session: £100-150

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £450

 

Camouflaging linear strip scars resulting from FUT hair transplant procedures. Blends the scar surface seamlessly into surrounding hair growth.

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Small Trauma Scar Repair

Price per session: £50-100

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £200

 

Targeted micro-pigmentation for small surgical or accident scars on the scalp.

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Alopecia Areata (Small to Medium Patch)

Price per session: £100-150

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £450

 

Disguising localized alopecia patch hair loss by depositing micro-dots to match surrounding native density.

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Alopecia Totalis / Universalis (Full Head)

Price per session: £200-400

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1200

 

Full-head micropigmentation reconstruction for aggressive alopecia conditions, recreating a clean shaved-head look.

Frequently Asked Questions About SMP Pricing

How much does scalp micropigmentation cost in Birmingham on average?

At ScalpMates in Birmingham, complete 3-session treatments range between £300 for minor temporal hairline touch-ups and £1,200 for full scalp coverage / Norwood 6-7. Scar camouflage starts at £200 per session.

Do I have to pay for all 3 SMP sessions upfront?

No. At ScalpMates, you pay per session. You are under no obligation to complete all 3 sessions if you hit your target density and retention early.

Are there any hidden costs for consultations or aftercare?

None. All quotes provided by lead practitioner Laurentiu Bradea include your hairline mapping, up to 3 complete sessions, and full aftercare support.

How much does an SMP touch-up cost after a few years?

Because pure organic Nocturnal carbon ink lightens naturally into a soft charcoal tone without turning blue or green, light touch-up sessions after 2/3 years cost between £150 and £300.