How much does Scalp Micropigmentation cost in the UK?

We keep our average SMP cost low because we believe that more people should be able to afford this life changing treatment. Check our detailed prices below.

SMP HAIR COST CALCULATOR

 
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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

Example price:

1st session: up to £150

2nd session: up to £150

3rd session may not be necessary

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £350

2nd session: up to £350

3rd session if necessary: up to £250

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £400

2nd session: up to £400

3rd session if necessary: up to £300

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £150

2nd session: up to £150

a 3rd session may not be necessary

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £300

2nd session: up to £300

3rd session if necessary: up to £200

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £400

2nd session: up to £400

3rd session if necessary: up to £300

before and after smp for hair transplant scars and top of the head hair tattoo in birmingham uk for density scalpmates
  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £350

2nd session: up to £350

3rd session if necessary: up to £250

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £250

2nd session: up to £250

3rd session if necessary: up to £150

 
  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £350

2nd session: up to £350

3rd session if necessary: up to £250

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • 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

Example price:

1st session: up to £400

2nd session: up to £400

3rd session if necessary: up to £300

  • 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 allowed in Islam.
  • Complete your details below and press SEND to get in touch for an exact quote or to book a no-obligation consultation.

Affordable SMP prices in Birmingham, UK

 
Some clinics charge a total of up to £3000 for Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) depending on the size of the area needing treatment. That is very expensive if you ask me. 

 

Average cost of Scalp Micropigmentation at ScalpMates:

 

Total price, all sessions included. The following prices include all the sessions needed for an optimal SMP result (total cost) and are a guidance. For an exact micro pigmentation price, simply contact us. (don’t forget to add a photo)

  • Up to £400 for transplant FUE scar camouflage
  • Up to £650 to work on a medium sized area such as hairline, blending into the rest of the top, or in the crown area blending into the rest of the top.
  • Up to £950 to create a hairline, cover the crown area and blend into the sides 
  • Up to £1100 for a full head SMP on shaved or long hair, including the sides

Below you can check the hair loss stages and how micro hair pigmentation could help you.

 

SMP price in the UK- Norwood hair loss stages

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Norwood Scale 2 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £75-150

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 and the skin is starting to show through.

 

We cover the skin showing through around the hairline and temples therefore bringing the hair density back. In most cases you can keep your hair long.

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Norwood Scale 3 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £100-200

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £500

 

Stage 3 shows more significant thinning and in some cases balding. The hairline is receding even more at the temples and hair is also falling out at the crown/vertex. 

 

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

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Norwood Scale 4 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150-250

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £650

 

In stage 4 the hairline recession is more severe and you experience balding at the crown/vertex. A band of hair connects the sides. Adding the appearance of hair density would not work in those areas.

 

At this point we suggest that you shave or buzz cut your hair. We fill in the crown and restore your hairline. This is the only way that hair micropigmentation will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your hair.

 

If you are worried about this look we offer a virtual preview / mockup during your consultation. 

scalp micropigmentation cost SMP for male hair loss Norwood scale 5

Norwood Scale 5 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £200-300

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £800

 

In stage 5 the hair loss areas expand even more. The hair band separating the 2 balding areas is getting thinner.

 

We suggest that you shave or cut the remaining hair very short. We cover the crown and bring your hairline forward. 

 

If you are worried about this look we offer a virtual preview / mockup during your consultation. 

Norwood Scale 6 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £250-350

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £950

 

In stage 6 the balding crown area merges with the balding temples. The hair band connecting the sides is almost nonexistent.

 

We suggest that you shave or cut the remaining hair very short. We cover the top of your head, blending in with the sides and bring your hairline forward. 

 

If you are worried about this look we offer a virtual preview / mockup during your consultation. 

scalp micropigmentation cost SMP for male hair loss Norwood scale 7

Norwood Scale 7 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £300-400

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1000

 

In stage 7 on the Norwood scale, the top is fully bald and the sides are also quite low. The area that needs to be covered with Scalp Micropigmentation is quite large, but still doable. 

 

We fill in the whole top, build a hairline of your choice and blend into your remaining hair on the sides and back.

 

See our Scalp Micropigmentation Results for Men

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FULL HEAD General Hair Thinning Micropigmentation

Price per session: £300-400

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1100

 

We’ve had some clients with great hairline and no bald areas. They did however experience diffuse thinning due to age progression and they wanted to add more volume to their hair.

 

We tattooed tens of thousands of micro dots throughout the scalp to give the impression of thicker hair.

 

See our Scalp Micropigmentation Results for Men

To learn more read: How Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work? 

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Stage 1 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £100-150

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £300

 

In stage 1 your hair starts thinning slightly at the top. It might only be visible when parting the hair at the center of the scalp, or in a specific spot.

 

We cover this small area with SMP to make the skin less visible when parting the hair. 

scalp micropigmentation cost SMP for female hair loss top hair thinning ludwig scale 2

Stage 2 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £200-300

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £800

 

Stage 2 is considered moderate hair loss. You may notice shedding, general decrease in volume, and a center part that continues to widen over time.

 

We cover a wider area at the top of the scalp bringing back your hair volume.

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Stage 3 Micropigmentation

Price per session: £250-350

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1000

 

In this stage your hair may be so thin that it is difficult to hide the scalp with a hairstyle.

 

We cover the whole area at top of the scalp in tens of thousands of micro dots, essentially camouflaging the scalp skin. It makes your hair look denser.

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Temple Hair Thinning Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150-250

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £650

 

In some cases hair starts thinning at the temples and Scalp Micropigmentation can give you a volume boost. 

 

See our Scalp Micropigmentation Results for Women

To learn more read: How Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work? 

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FUE Transplant Scar Repair Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150-200

Number of sessions: 1-2 (sometimes an extra touch up might be necessary)

Total SMP price: up to £400 / £500 (with a touch up)

 

As SMP artists, our goal is to create a natural-looking result that blends seamlessly with our client’s existing hair. When camouflaging an FUE transplant scar with micro hair pigmentation, I start by analyzing the scar and surrounding hair to determine the best pigment color and placement. I use digital machine to carefully deposit small dots of pigment into the scar, creating the appearance of hair follicles.
 
I then work to blend the dots into the surrounding hair, carefully adjusting the density and placement to create a realistic result. The process is typically completed in multiple sessions, with each session building upon the previous one to create a seamless, natural-looking result.
 
With proper care and maintenance, the results of SMP for camouflaging an FUE transplant scar can last for several years, providing a long-term solution for improved hair appearance and confidence.
 
 
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FUT Transplant Scar Repair Micropigmentation

Price per session: £75-150

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £300

 

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a hair restoration technique that involves removing a strip of scalp from the donor area and transplanting individual follicular units into the recipient area. The resulting scar is usually a thin, linear scar on the back of the scalp, which can be easily hidden by surrounding hair, but may become more visible in some cases due to poor healing or tension on the wound during the healing process.
 
SMP is the most effective method to camouflage FUT scars. It works regardless of your skin or hair colour, but bear in mind that the scar area might still be slightly visible even after micropigmentation.
 
 
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Small Scar Repair Micropigmentation

Price per session: £50-100

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £200

 

SMP can be a highly effective solution for camouflaging small scars on the scalp, and the results can last for several years with proper care and maintenance.

 

The process involves depositing small dots of pigment into the skin to create the appearance of hair follicles. This blends in with the rest of your short or long hair and works regardless of your skin or hair colour.  

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Alopecia (small-medium area) Micropigmentation

Price per session: £75-150

Number of sessions: 1-2

Total SMP price: up to £300

 

SMP might be an appropriate choice if you suffer from Alopecia (universlalis, areata and totalis). The micro dots tattoo can disguise thinning hair caused by this autoimmune disorder. 

 

See our Scalp Micropigmentation Results for Women

To learn more read: How Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work? 

scalp micropigmentation cost SMP for scarring alopecia areata, head scar camouflage, scar repair

Alopecia (medium-large areas) Micropigmentation

Price per session: £150-400

Number of sessions: 2-3

Total SMP price: up to £1100 (for full head coverage)

 

We can also cover up aggressive forms of Alopecia. If a large portion of your scalp is affected that will require a shaved head for the best results.