Number One Hairline Replacement Service In the San Francisco Bay Area & Willow Glen Area!

By Janette Archer, Permanent Makeup and SMP Artist at The Micropigment Studio

I begin with a consultation by Zoom or in person to discuss hairline types, desired results, and costs involved. We then map out your design and create a custom color formula using specialized SMP pigments. Scalp micropigmentation is non-invasive, usually virtually painless, requires no downtime, and may cause slight redness for about 48 hours.

Healed SMP Density Treatment

What you see here is session one of an SMP “density treatment”.

Ray has a nice head of hair, but he is starting to experience hair loss at the hairline, crown, vertex, and back of head. This is his first time having a cosmetic scalp tattoo treatment so he’s very excited to see the amazing instant results.

These are photos and a video of before, during and immediately after. Check back here for additional session photos of healed results. You can definitely see improvement after just one session. He will need two more sessions to finish the look of a fuller head of hair.

What is SMP?

SMP, Scalp Micropigmentation Procedure, is a non-surgical hair restoration alternative that uses cosmetic tattoo to layer hundreds of tiny impressions into the scalp. Cosmetic scalp tattoo creates the illusion of hyper realistic hair follicle simulation and can be added to existing hair that is thinning, or in the case of total balding, a “buzzed down look” can be achieved. Many celebrities have had SMP, so you have seen it but just didn’t know! It is virtually undetectable if done well.

How many sessions does it take to create the desired results?

This is a process may take 3-4 sessions, as impressions are layered to create a more dimensional effect. Each session is approximately two hours long. It is truly more cost effective and convenient, than hair transplant surgery, or temporary fibers and sprays that can smudge, drip, or flake off. And the result is natural and realistic looking.

What is the first step?

The first step is a consultation. Contact us for a consultation via Zoom or in person to discuss hairline types, what you wish your desired results to be and costs involved.

When we meet we will map out your design and create your custom color formula with top-of-the-line, organic specialized SMP pigments from 5pm Shadow, master trainer John Chandler’s line.

One of the first questions I usually get is, “Does it hurt?”

Although everyone’s tolerance is different, it is usually virtually painless for most, In fact many of my clients fall asleep! A few of my clients are sensitive and experience discomfort. Again, everyone’s tolerance is different.

Scalp micropigmentation is non-invasive and requires no down time. In most cases, after your hair replacement procedure, you will not need to take any extended time away from work, school, or other functions. After an SMP treatment it is common to notice slight redness on the scalp for 2-3 days post session. This redness subsides quickly, in most cases, about 48 hours and most clients return to work either right away or within a couple of days. The results are a real boost to your self image.

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The Micropigment Studio is now booking in my new private and discreet studio in Willow Glen inside Strada Salon.

2075 Lincoln Ave, Unit C, Willow Glen, San Jose, CA 95125

For consultation call 831 251-7229.
Financing available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during the first consultation?

I offer a consultation by Zoom or in person. During this meeting, we discuss hairline types, what you want your desired results to be, and the costs involved. The consultation is the first step before mapping out your design and creating your custom color formula for the treatment.

How is my hairline design created?

When we meet, I map out your design based on the hairline types and desired results discussed during the consultation. I then create a custom color formula using specialized SMP pigments from 5pm Shadow, the line created by master trainer John Chandler.

Is scalp micropigmentation painful?

Everyone’s tolerance is different. I find that the procedure is usually virtually painless for most clients, and many of my clients fall asleep. Some clients are sensitive and experience discomfort. I explain that individual tolerance varies, so experiences during treatment are not identical for everyone.

How long does redness last after treatment?

After an SMP treatment, it is common to notice slight redness on the scalp for two to three days after the session. This redness subsides quickly, in most cases in about 48 hours. Some clients return to work right away, while others return within a couple of days.

Will I need time away from work or school?

Scalp micropigmentation is non-invasive and requires no downtime. In most cases, after the hair replacement procedure, you will not need to take extended time away from work, school, or other functions. Many clients return to work right away or within a couple of days.

Where is the hair replacement service located?

The hair replacement service is located at 2075 Lincoln Ave, Unit C, Willow Glen, San Jose, CA 95125. The first step is a consultation, which is available by Zoom or in person, so we can discuss hairline types, desired results, and costs involved.

Janette Archer

Janette studied at Elegance International Academy of Professional Makeup in west Los Angeles, receiving her certification in makeup artistry for television and photographic makeup in 1978. In 1979 she received her certification in esthetics from Richard’s Beauty College in Huntington Beach and worked as a freelance print and video makeup artist to numerous top photographers, modeling agencies and video production companies providing location makeup and styling for their exclusive celebrity clientele. After receiving her Adult Education Teaching Credentials from California State University at Long Beach in 1983, she taught makeup artistry at Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach adult school education districts in southern California for the next 7 years while continuing to work simultaneously as a freelance photographic makeup artist to the industry in west Los Angeles. In 1989 Janette opened Ambiance Esthetics in Carmel and specialized in skincare and facials, receiving certification in micropigmentation (permanent cosmetics) first from the Lam School of Cosmetic Creation in southern California that same year. Featured work credits include: Playboy Video Penthouse Magazine Playboy Channel Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions CNN NBC Today Show Dallas (T.V. series) Celebrity clientele includes: Betty White, Julia Childs, Rip Torn, Beverly Foster, Tonya Poole, Kimberly Foster, supermodel Gia, and many more, as well as modeling agencies including Nina Blanchard, Wilhelmina, John Casablancas’ Elite among many others. She has also worked on location for photographers Kim Mizuno, Peter Kredenser, Dick Braun, and Teke. Additionally, she holds certifications from SofTap Permanent Cosmetic Academy in Livermore, California for the SofTap manual method of microblading and permanent cosmetics as well as nipple areola paramedical tattoo, a service which she provided to various plastic surgeons’ clients for post mastectomy nipple areola reconstruction (1997 and 2021) She is certified by the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics in Texas (2004) for advanced permanent makeup techniques in the creation of lipliner and color, eyeliner tattoo, permanent eyebrows, and advanced machine knowledge and technique. She is certified by Evon Academy in Huntington Beach for microblading, ombre and nano brows (2020) and specializes in hyperrealistic hair stroke technique. In 2021 she was certified by master trainer Shane Herrera at Scalp MicroNation in Huntington Beach for SMP (scalp micropigmentation procedure) a paramedical cosmetic hairline tattoo procedure for men and women. In July, 2022 she was certified again in SMP and trained by master trainer John Chandler at ScalpCo Academy for SMP. She continues her advanced training and ongoing education yearly. Janette has founded permanent cosmetic makeup studios in Capitola, Los Gatos, Rio del Mar, Carmel, Beverly Hills and now in Willow Glen, San Jose California. Micropigmentation is her passion and her mission is to create a look for you that you will love and improve your self confidence!

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