Thanks for sharing your experience. I have just completed my 2nd SMP session and went through the same emotional roller coaster as you did after each session. After each session the pigment looked really enhanced and made me feel really uncomfortable and self conscious to a point I even considered getting it lasered off. But by usually day 3/4 when it fades a little it makes it less noticeable and does start to look more natural and less dramatic. For those who are considering SMP keep in mind that this will be as much as a mental and emotional journey and find a good artists who understand what look you want.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

So true! 100% agree

@thisworldfakeashell4098

2 ай бұрын

Yep! I just had my first session 2 days ago but only the hairlin and I too was a little insecure about it I went around 3 of my female mates and they out the blue is telling me how sexy I am😂they think I just got a fresh cut! so I guess it’s not that Noticeable and if it is they don’t care because it still makes you look nice😄💯

FWIW your SMP looks legitimately awesome. I've been considering it for years and feel I'm close to taking the plunge. Like you, I'm cool with being bald but I see this as a way to enhance my look and feel a bit younger than I am. I also really felt that nostalgia moment watching Billy Zane. I often picture myself with smp and know it'll look dope but I have this pre-emptive feeling of regret that I'll lose my "bald" identity

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Totally! I get what you mean. I think I'll be bald again in 10 or 20 years. I'll enjoy this period where I've got this 5 o'clock shadow but don't mind going back to what I was. I mean, the difference is relatively small anyway. And thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it. I did have a massive freakout just after getting it but since it's softened, I'm very happy with it. :)

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Also, once bald, always bald. We'll never lose that identity! Bald and proud!

@DJM3KS

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 that's great (and encouraging) to hear that you've ascended past the freak out stage. Subbed to you to see how you go over the months/years. Shit I'll probably have it done myself in the coming months through Claudia from SMP Australia. Expensive, but her work is legit (and natural)

I’ve watched multiple videos on SMP to try to convince myself to do it This one did the job, thanks for sharing your experience! I hope i’m able to get this done soon. But i for sure will get this done.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet man! Definitely make an informed decision. I'll be creating more videos over the coming weeks, hopefully will help. Make sure you see a highly experienced practitioner and ask lots of questions. :)

@barrymichaels2663

2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting it done soon

Looks great on you. I think you have convinced me to do the same

Looks great to me, would have never guessed you had it done! I can't say the same for some of the examples I've seen browsing youtube.

Thanks for sharing, Im thinking about doing the SMP training.

Bruh I've seen it done it looks absolutely sharp on you for some reason SMP looks great on people your complexion. BALD LIVES MATTER 😁

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Bald lives do matter! Thanks for the kind words

@lisasconsciousrecovery

Жыл бұрын

😂

@carlojavier2879

Жыл бұрын

Mate - one of the most authentic takes on SMP so a huge thank you for starters. Really liked how you talked thru your journey. I know it’s been a year so wondering whether you still feel positive about the leap of faith you took?? TIA

Bro it looks fricking great!! good choice youve got nothing to worry about.

If I didn't know you had SMP done. I could never tell. Looks natural!

It looks real. You look great. Just keep it buzzed. I’m gonna get mine done soon.

Thanks for sharing , I just got done with my first session, I was anxious.

@jaydawg4732

Жыл бұрын

How's it looking? And will you share a video too? Honest experiences help the community. And I'd love to see how you went.

Nice one mate! Love the video. I'm about to book myself. I'm same. Fairly comfortable with being bald and one of the team. But I think I will be happy with a subtle look too. I'm going to book with Skalp Manchester. Hopefully I'll look a little younger too! 👍

Bro I just got done with my 2nd session and I was feeling the way you were in this video. Like what have I done. This is permanent lol. Thanks for sharing and will have to wait for the next 4 days now to see the improvements I saw from my 1st session. Depending on how it turns out I’ll see if the 3rd session is needed.

@jeremypena8786

5 ай бұрын

Well man... how did it turn out? Happy with it?

@banderson5676

Ай бұрын

Looks good man. Doing the research now and considering it.

@AlexHer-qp4eo

8 күн бұрын

@@jeremypena8786I think from the lack of response, I’m assuming he doesn’t like it.

Your smp looks good! I got smp also I had 4 sessions and it came out great! When I looked up info I was told if somebody says they can do smp in 1 to 2 sessions it’s a red flag and if they do it fast is in 1 to 2 hours I shouldn’t do it! I think people shouldn’t care what others think it’s easy for me to say because I really never cared what other people think! I’m not bald I have hair I’m kinda losing the right side hairline, so I wouldn’t know how if feels to go bald however I always loved the short hair with a bald or number 1 on top with a razor fade with that said it looks 👍🏻

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate it! I definitely agree that if someone says they can do it super fast that you should be wary. In my case, she was fast but a lot of that came from experience. The dots were actually really small, which was what I needed!

@geraldmonroe4745

Жыл бұрын

Dude where is the best place to get it lasered off.will u lose hair. Im struglling with this smp that i had i mad a big mistake

@cooleyballs1

Жыл бұрын

​@geraldmonroe4745 how are you feeling about it now..,?

Jay, listen, I can say this because you have the same personality as me. Don’t worry. It’s so subtle and light, which is better than define, dark and straight across. Yours looks natural so enjoy it. Even your family didn’t notice. You have no reason to beat yourself up. You look great!

I have a horseshoe to. Does your bald spot show in the back still because it seems like your smp is very light which is what I want but I don’t want the bald spot to show in the back… and my hair density in the back is very dense where I might need to go darker

Thank you for the video. I found it very helpful.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Hopefully it helps you make the right decision, whatever that is for you

So how's it looking now, a year and half later?

I have alopecia patches on my head and have thinking of this for last 5 years... Great video. I am a similar complexion to you... Where did you have it done? And the name of person please? :)

Well so far, it looks really good and natural.

I had my first appointment a week ago. Everything seemed good as in hairline but after 7-8 days it's faded alot so hopefully the second session is going to make it look alot better

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's normal. After a week the excess pigment sheds and it softens. The next sessions will build more density

@Houndog545

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 thanks. That's a relief

@TheHeadly911

Жыл бұрын

I am having this same situation, after first session it looked amazing… 9 days after first session it seemed like it just disappeared,

@Houndog545

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHeadly911 apparently this is normal they say . Anyway I had my second session done and all in all its helped a bit but you're still bald at the end of the day and i,ve not been hugely impressed

Thanks for the info, btw it looks natural and good

Hi Jay! I just had my first session yesterday have a hairline for the first time in 10 years.I think I look great but It’s also kind of upsetting me like my reflection is not really me. I’ve read about this happening to people after plastic surgery where they have depression because their mental self image doesn’t match what they see in the mirror. Did this occur at all for you in the early going?

@Crazyd2050

8 ай бұрын

Don't over think bro. You like it. Will get used to it. One day at a time.

@Anw120

8 ай бұрын

How you feeling now about it buddy? Has your perception changed? I hadn’t thought about this aspect but you have a really good point

Hey man cool video , I’m on my second session and after 5-6 days the skin starts to exfoliate and I worry it will take a lot of pigment with it ? till the skin in in process of exfoliating like my kid suggested it looks like dinosaur skin all cracked and rough 😂brutal !! . What do you suggest for that ? And do you wash your head in the shower or just splash water on it ,?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

I think once you get to day 6 or so you can wash it and use a gentle shampoo. At that point, I don't think you'll have all the pigment drop off, enough healing should have happened for only the excess pigment to shed. It does look weird as it's shedding, I'd just let it shed and not worry about it. Maybe wear a hat for a few days though!

Did you post any before pictures anywhere?

Hi, where did you go to get this done? How’s it looking now 2 years on?

Where did you get it done?

At what day did u shampoo your hair and used mosturizer? Also when did u start exercising. It seems like every artist has its own time frames and aftercare. Lol

Hi jay , your smp looks really good, why don’t you make video and show us how it looks under the sun and day light. If you can fo it that would be very helpful cause to be honest I’ve never seen someone who make videos about smp showing us how it looks outside. Thank you

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

No worries! I'll try to get onto that in the next few days :)

Looks great my brother! no worries

It looks hella good bro. Great beard too

I just had my first session on January 21st and it has faded so significantly. I'm so disappointed- is that normal?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Very normal. It's meant to fade. The next few sessions will help you get more density and help them check how dark to go (considering how much it will fade). But also, don't go too dark! You don't want the other problem

I just had mine I’m not sure tho I’m getting mix messages about my smp some ppl said it look like a line on my head some ppl said look really nice I’m going for 3rd session on Monday I hope I’m happy 🙏🏻 p.s ur one looks the nuts man

Do you feel like getting tan would affect how well it blends into your hair? does it change the color of it?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it matters. The colour of your hair doesn't change so it doesn't change much. Darker skin will make it look better though.

@Anw120

8 ай бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 why does darker skin make it look better? Does SMP not look as good / realistic on lighter / white skin people?

Looks good mate, was thinking of getting it done myself. Who did you use if you don't mind me asking?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

No worries, I went with Foli Sim (artist was Nat). It was a pretty good job, will make a video with a higher res camera in the coming weeks so you can see it really close up

@South_Central_Southsea

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 yeah I always want to see a close up and that tends to be difficult just by looking at most websites as they just show portrait photos

@s2daworld184

2 жыл бұрын

You from London bro? Get it done from superior scalps, got mine done the other day. Looks proper

Looks good bro 👍🏻

Looks cool bro 👌

I went through the same stage as you "my friend" I was contacting my clini. Freaking out how it was looking days after my 1st session. I've had it now for 3 years. I wouldn't turn back time when I had hair. When I look back at photos of hair compared how I look now. It's night and day. I prefer my look. You will too 😊

@smpjourney1506

Жыл бұрын

Are you still happy with it? I just had it done yesterday, and I am stressed. It's good to hear that others freaked out, too. I contacted the artist who did mine and share photos asking if it was normal because it looks bad right now. He said it will be hardly noticeable in about a week when it sheds. I didn't appreciate how stressful this stage would be.

@rlscottish

Жыл бұрын

@@smpjourney1506 hello, yeah I still like my smp it's faded down a lot over the years. I was the exact same when I first got mine done. I went from long hair to smp in one day. It took me a while getting used to it. I was always in the mirror looking at it etc and scared people would tell. Nobody has ever said anything to me to. I've been in all different kinds of lighting. You will like it and hate it at first until over the months if settles down and become lighter. I've had mine now for at least 3 years. The only time you can if I let my hair grown in for a couple of days it looks odd. Lol

@ShiningLight.

Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about it now?

Looks amazing

I think it looks great

What clinic sir and artist

Looking sharp brother

You look great!

Looks great

Man it's perfect for real , I bet no one can't tell its SMP

Great video! Even better bug kill! :D Do you know what type of ink they used? is it a special ink?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

It was special SMP ink. I'm pretty sure it's natural pigment rather than tattoo ink which doesn't break down as easy

@TrentonMcKean

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 how is it looking now? I had a consolation last week and I'm considering doing it still.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonMcKean it's looking pretty good. I freaked out a few more times but I told another group of friends I had it done and the fact that they hadn't noticed it and only had positive feedback was great. I don't know if it's worth the pain and stress, but I'm comfortable now. It looks pretty similar to the video, just softened a bit

@thefolliclefight

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 it should fade slightly over time and once you keep it shaved completely it looks great.

@stephenfeldman8104

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 I think your result looks nothing short of spectacular. I’m more than curious to see your before pics. And a video discussing how you went about choosing your SMP practitioner - and who you ultimately selected - would be helpful to all of those who, Iike me, are still on the fence.

Great video

I’m going to do this within the next year or so

Would I be able to get the name of your SMP doctor?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, Natalie from Foli Sim. She's based in Sydney Australia

Thanks bud

Your shit is Accurate bro!💪🏽🫡💯

bro. It looks really good. don't go darker. 👏

I too am afraid if I get it will people stare I mean people look at me weird now and I wear a hat. I got a wig once from hair club and it was Soo noticeable.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

It's something I honestly worry about, as much as everyone tells me it's not noticeable at all. Like, I tell people and they ask me whether I've had it done yet. But I still worry. So, I'd really advise you to shave and not worry about SMP. It has made me think about this way more than I wanted to and I worry about how it looks pretty frequently. If you're anything like me, it's probably not a good idea.

@scottrotton

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 any chance it was Nat from Folisim Sydney?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottrotton It was!

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottrotton Also, I will say that it looks good, still getting used to it though

@scottrotton

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 just had my first session and everything you said about them not really explaining the process or you not knowing if they are executing your idea really resonates. Great video keep them coming

Looks cool.

Did you ask for a very soft hairline? Looks great btw!

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes I did. I asked for as subtle as possible with a feathered hairline.

i have my first session this week and im very nervous

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! If you trust the artist, you should be ok. Just make sure you specify the type of hairline, colour, dot size and density you want. I brought examples to the session and that really helped.

@yzwme586

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 I do trust him, there's always that thought of it going wrong though. It's called Joe SMP in Michigan if you are curious to see. He has great reviews so everything looks great to me. Definitely am going to stress the type of hairline I want. Want a natural one and a soft hairline. I'll update you after I get it !

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@yzwme586 definitely let me know how it goes. He seems to do natural and sharp hairlines so make it clear you want natural and bring those examples with you

What if? Really? You? You look Amazing man.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I think I've got used to it now and I can appreciate it, especially since it's softened a tad so I feel it's less prominent.

I’m gonna like for the fly swat. Information was helpful as well but I don’t ever like videos so lucky you.

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

I'll take that! :)

I had mine done month ago and im not liking the results..😟

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

That sucks! What don't you like about it? You can get it removed quite easily from what I hear

@paveljakl

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 It just doesnt look good on me I should just keep it bald

@smpjourney1506

Жыл бұрын

@@paveljakl Have you changed your mind on your results? I just had it done yesterday, and I am stressed. I am hoping it fades a lot and I end up liking it.

@paveljakl

Жыл бұрын

@@smpjourney1506 yeah its all good now i had total of 4 sessions and it looks amazing im happy with it..

@smpjourney1506

Жыл бұрын

@@paveljakl That's fantastic to hear. I've been an emotional wreck today. It's good to hear that others went through this, too. Thanks for replying.

Went to a reception today. Saw someone there. Knew the second I saw him that he had it done. You can 150% tell it's a tattoo on your head. That's just the truth. I told him it looked good. It didn't. What could I say. Save your money folks. It isn't cheap. And you would rather be seen as not having much hair than to try "fool" people that you have a full set of hair that you clip.

Sound like you dont like it.

dude thanks for sharing, but looks like youre overreacting and over analysing everything. u did one and u was scared after, then relaxed again after few days and you repeated that process x times lol. chill out, it looks great

I have smp. I just tell people it’s a tattoo. Nobody cares. It look cool. You thinking too deep bro

Why is it only your race of people that do these vids ???? Never a white or black person

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

I've actually seen white and black people do videos. Mainly white, in fact. Let me find one

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/maBttq56gZW-hrA.html

@allfacts8496

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 please find me just ONE that’s not the race of the guy in the vid ,

@allfacts8496

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydawg4732 what is your race

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@allfacts8496 my parents are from Sri Lanka so South Asian. The video I linked is to a white guy from England

Too emotional… just stay in the house by yourself

Smp only looks good on brothas for some reason.. white men with pale skin makes the pigment look off I’m not sure why.. but great video brotha

Instagram?

@jaydawg4732

2 жыл бұрын

I don't actually use it so I don't have photos there. But I will make a follow up video in the next week or two about SMP and will have more high quality shots.