Hair loss is a very complex issue, Click here which means it may require multiple remedies to revive a lush, full mane, like regular scalp massages, supplements, and hair growth serums, among others. For some, though, the shedding is simply nonreversible (for a variety of reasons). In those cases, many find success with cosmetic hair restoration treatments—like scalp tattoos. 

Before you ask: Yes, these tattoos look incredibly natural. It's actually a super-detailed process called scalp micropigmentation, and it camouflages thinning hair in a very precise way.Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a permanent cosmetic procedure that uses a pen-style tattoo machine to implant microdots on the scalp. "The technique mimics the look of hair follicles to create the look of realistic hair on both completely bald scalps and thinning hair," says Gisele Jara, scalp micropigmentation artist at Studio Sashiko. 

You might think it sounds similar to eyebrow microblading (another permanent tattoo procedure), but they actually require very different tools, pigments, and techniques. See, microblading uses full strokes to mimic the actual wisps of hair, whereas SMP places the ink in teeny dots to create shadow—which creates a softer, more natural-looking effect.