just did the hair replication (tattoo) procedure...

TO: SHININO

This post is for information use only. To clarify the misconceptions regarding this procedure, the reason you had problems with the "spots" turning blue/green, is because the person who performed your procedure used cosmetic pigment. Cosmetic pigment is known to turn blue/green, and to completely fade in a a few years. High quality tattoo pigment (as I use) DOES NOT change color and remains true to color as long as the recipient does not continually sunburn their scalp. Even if sunburned, the area will only fade but not turn to blue/green. I have been tattooing 30 years and performing this replication process as well as medical tattooing for twenty years. And none of my pigments ever changed color. As for tattooing hair lines, I have personally seen this procedure and it does not look pleasant if one continues to lose their hair, while at least my process it is much more subdued. Actually, the "line" tattoo procedure is reserved for men of color, while my method can be used on all men, regardless of color. Here is a link that specifically discusses the "cons" of cosmetic pigment:

http://www.artistryconceptshairreplication.com/cosmeticpigmentwarning.htm

Mark A Weston, Owner
Artistry Concepts Hair Replication

You say it doesn't change color but in the pics he just posted it is very obviously already turning a bluish green color in the dots, also the dots on the very front of his hairline are too large and it looks very unnatural.

So how do you explain the very obvious color change already within just a month and if you are the leader in this procedure then why does the hairline look so unnatural?



This pic CLEARLY shows that the dots are NOT black anymore, they are just as any tattoo starting to change to bluegreen already just a month after the procedure.

And what exactly looks even remotely natural about this hairline, its obviously tattoo dots, in fact this can be replicated with an eye pencil in the mirror and actually looks more natural than this.

[madman]

Thanks for your reply. interesting stuff.

[Artistry Concepts]

Hair Replcation Tattoo

Yes, that would certainly be no problem and would not interfere with the FUE in any way. My replication method suits many men for a lifetime or a short term solution until they have the funds for a HT. Then some of the replication will remain after the FUE and even makes it look thicker. Men also get this procedure done after a FUE to fill in the sparse/scar areas from the HT. HT/FUE and my replication procedure compliment each other very nicely.

[madman]

wow that looks cool.

Hi Artistry Concepts if i were to have my whole head done (im norwood 6ish) would i still be able to fue over the tattoo, at a later date (say couple years) if i decide to fue ?

[SBL30TTU]

just a quick upload...i'll get better ones later

It looks pretty good. Can you post any pics of it with a better camera?

[Artistry Concepts]

Hair Replication Tattoo

Yes, it is permanent. It will not turn color or fade if you take care of it. It is imperative that you don't cook your scalp in the sun the first year. Repeated sunburns to your scalp will keep peeling off the layers of skin, and yes, eventually if you do this, it will start to fade. If you have any questions, you are welcome to call me personally. I will always take phone calls provided I am not in a procedure. I love speaking to folks on a more personal level.

[Shinino]

ok, so If i got it well, you can't turn back once the procedure is applied ? This is permanent ?

[Artistry Concepts]

Hair Replication Tattoo

TO: SHININO

This post is for information use only. To clarify the misconceptions regarding this procedure, the reason you had problems with the "spots" turning blue/green, is because the person who performed your procedure used cosmetic pigment. Cosmetic pigment is known to turn blue/green, and to completely fade in a a few years. High quality tattoo pigment (as I use) DOES NOT change color and remains true to color as long as the recipient does not continually sunburn their scalp. Even if sunburned, the area will only fade but not turn to blue/green. I have been tattooing 30 years and performing this replication process as well as medical tattooing for twenty years. And none of my pigments ever changed color. As for tattooing hair lines, I have personally seen this procedure and it does not look pleasant if one continues to lose their hair, while at least my process it is much more subdued. Actually, the "line" tattoo procedure is reserved for men of color, while my method can be used on all men, regardless of color. Here is a link that specifically discusses the "cons" of cosmetic pigment:

http://www.artistryconceptshairreplication.com/cosmeticpigmentwarning.htm

Mark A Weston, Owner
Artistry Concepts Hair Replication

[Shinino]

I did the same tatoo in Paris 4 years ago.. and what I can say is that lots of "spots" turned to blue/green.
Fortunately, I had still some hair (buzzed at 3 mm) , so tatoos were blended with real hair.. and I could easily hide this. After 2-3 years, tatoos progressively disappeared..
My opinion is that all examples I saw of tatoo replication looks "fake". The technik is not yet well mastered. Think they should replicate little hair (lines) and not "round spots". Concerning the color, it is very difficult to replicate the same as side hair because, there is the issue of "tatoo on skin". On white skin, black-brown pigments turn easily to blue-green. Think this kind of tatoo replication looks quite good only on black people.

[saleen98coupe]

looks great
do you have any closeups in the sun, and how much was it

[40000]

Liquidssh; I guess that by now the tattoo is fully healed, so do you have any additional observation or comment to give to us?

Is the tattoo and your remaining hair a perfect match?
It is undetectable even under close inspection?
Also how do you cut your hair in order to match the tattoo better?

Thank you, Your response is appreciated, Charles

[frekey]

It would be interesting to see if FUE patients have their micro scars tattooed to fill in the missing donor hair.

[liquidssh]

when i start greying, they can touch it up to match the grey. it is a permanent tattoo. i know there is laser removal now to remove tattoo's. i think its pretty expensive. but with technology advancing so quick...in 10-20 years it might be easy to have it removed if if choose to.the bottom line is right now i have a restored confidence. it was totally worth it for me.

[BaldBob]

A concern....

I have heard of others who were very pleased with this procedure, but my concern is this: The tattooing matches your hair color, right? So what happens in 10 - 20 years when your hair turns grey? I'm thinking those tattoos will be very visible little dark dots because they won't match your hair color.

Is this a permanent tattoo? How easy would it be to have it removed?

[liquidssh]

thanks man on the congrats.... actually not one person has pointed out thats its a tat or looked at my head funny. prior to doing this i used a concealers that actually worked pretty well. it was just the whole process of applying it and worrying about anyone touching my head, etc. it was too much.
My procedure took about 6 1/2 hrs. the toughest part was just coming up with the hairline. i recommend you ask them if you can go in and watch them do a procedure. they had some guy come in and check me out while i was there. he seemed really impressed. good luck with everything!