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SMP TRAINING

Do you want to be great? Do you want to change lives? Learning The Skill + Art of SMP at The Scalp Shop will lead you there. In our highly concentrated SMP Certification Course, we educate students on the art form, technical application, equipment used, client relations, proprietary business secrets, branding practices and more. 

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 BALD TRUTH 

1 in 5 Americans suffer from hair loss. This means 80 million people, according to American Hairloss Association. This is a fraction of the 300 million bald(ing) people worldwide making this a flush industry ripe with opportunity. 2 clients a week = $22K per month.  

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 HAIR LOSS HACK 

Scalp Micro Pigmentation is the freshest and most cost effective hair loss solution in the market. It's permanent, non-invasive, hyper realistic, side effect-free and suitable on all skin tones. 

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 LIFE CHANGER 

Hair loss is traumatic and often shatters a person's identity. Our clients report that SMP has restored their confidence  and call the treatment the best investment they've ever made.

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 SKILL + ART 

The Scalp Shop are leaders and tastemakers of the SMP world. In our SMP Certification course, we offer private and group, hands on learning that nurtures students who seek greatness and a rewarding career that is creative  and impactful.

COURSE LENGTH

3 Days.

Coordinate with us for a private or find out when our next course runs.

INVESTMENT

$5200 - $6500 

Choose between:

Our Basic, Essential or Pro

Training Packages

LOCATION

New York & Worldwide.

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of our next training

near you.

ROI

(RETURN ON INVESTMENT)

Tuition recouped after 2 clients. SMP Artists can make a 6 figure salary with 2 clients per week.

CLASS SIZE

We offer privates

(inquire for pricing)

and group

hands-on learning.

FINANCING

Train now and pay later

through United Credit.

Approvals in as little as 3 mins.

Contact us to apply.

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 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 

  • Client intake and consultation process

  • Equipment set-up and sanitization protocol

  • Concept and technique of SMP

  • Managing client expectations

  • Introduction to inks, needles, machines

  • The art of hairline design

  • Building density and color matching

  • Needle depth

  • Skin types and conditions

  • Proper aftercare + more!

TRAIN WITH THE BEST 

The course is run by The Scalp Shop founder and lead artist, Giovanni James, who has 20 years in the game. As one of the first people to conceive the concept of SMP, Giovanni has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a sought after artist and teacher worldwide. He has developed his own techniques that he passes onto his students and is committed to ensuring they're on point and the best they can possibly be.​

 

Students will also learn from award-winning artist and life-long educator, Dangerkat. With over 8 years SMP experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts under her belt, Kat imparts her students with invaluable methods to master the art of SMP.

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 THE SCALP SHOP

DIFFERENCE

We offer end-to-end solutions unlike any other academy for new SMP Artists to thrive. From personalized marketing software to automate your business to learning how to craft bespoke hair lines with our proprietary Back 2 The Future SMP Simulation Cream, our students get a leg up as both artists and business people. Our out-of-the-box vision and non-corporate culture invites our students to join a real family that nurtures your growth and cheers you on in the process.

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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

  • World class hands-on training + SMP Certification.

  • Industry leading equipment (if purchased) and supplies to get you started.

  • Free email and telephone support.

  • Access to advanced training courses in Scar Camouflage, branding, marketing and more. 

  • Access to a selection of The Scalp Shop's premier SMP supplies and organic aftercare products.

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BASIC

INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED

THEORY

  • Origins of SMP & It's Progression

  • Types & Causes of Hair Loss 

  • Pre-Treatment & Aftercare

  • SMP & Hair Loss Industry

TECHNIQUE

  • Perfect Needle Depth

  • Natural Hairline Design

  • How to use Back 2 The Future for In-Person Hairline Mock-Ups

  • Pigment Mixing & Matching

  • Hand Position & Mapping

  • Proper Hair Length & Cutting

  • Sanitization Protocol & Set-Up

LIVE ACTION

  • Consultation Role-Play

  • Treatment Strategy & Process

  • Hands-on Practice with Live Models

  • Email/Phone Post-Training Support

MARKETING & BUSINESS

  • SMP Price Guide

  • Norwood Scale

  • Marketing & Photographing

  • Client Hub: Sales Organization & Communication Automation

SMP KIT

  • Training Manual

  • Lockable Metal Carrying Case

  • Essential Supplies

  • Top of the line, Made in USA Wireless Handpiece

  • SMP Needles

  • Highest Quality Vegan Pigment

  • Back 2 The Future SMP Simulation Cream

  • Red Out Redness Remover

  • The Finisher Hairline Aid

  • Organic Scalp Butter

BASIC PACKAGE

$5200

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ESSENTIAL POPULAR

INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED

THEORY

  • Origins of SMP & It's Progression

  • Types & Causes of Hair Loss 

  • Pre-Treatment & Aftercare

  • SMP & Hair Loss Industry

TECHNIQUE

  • Perfect Needle Depth

  • Natural Hairline Design

  • How to use Back 2 The Future for In-Person Hairline Mock-Ups

  • Pigment Mixing & Matching

  • Hand Position & Mapping

  • Proper Hair Length & Cutting

  • Sanitization Protocol & Set-Up

LIVE ACTION

  • Consultation Role-Play

  • Treatment Strategy & Process

  • Hands-on Practice with Live Models

  • Email/Phone Post-Training Support

MARKETING & BUSINESS

  • SMP Price Guide

  • Norwood Scale

  • Marketing & Photographing

  • Client Hub: Sales Organization & Communication Automation

SMP KIT

  • Training Manual

  • Lockable Metal Carrying Case

  • Essential Supplies

  • Top of the line, Made in USA Wireless Handpiece

  • SMP Needles

  • Highest Quality Vegan Pigment

  • Back 2 The Future SMP Simulation Cream

  • Red Out Redness Remover

  • The Finisher Hairline Aid

  • Organic Scalp Butter

ESSENTIAL PACKAGE

$6200

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PRO

INCLUDED
NOT
INCLUDED

THEORY

  • Origins of SMP & It's Progression

  • Types & Causes of Hair Loss 

  • Pre-Treatment & Aftercare

  • SMP & Hair Loss Industry

TECHNIQUE

  • Perfect Needle Depth

  • Natural Hairline Design

  • How to use Back 2 The Future for In-Person Hairline Mock-Ups

  • Pigment Mixing & Matching

  • Hand Position & Mapping

  • Proper Hair Length & Cutting

  • Sanitization Protocol & Set-Up

LIVE ACTION

  • Consultation Role-Play

  • Treatment Strategy & Process

  • Hands-on Practice with Live Models

  • Email/Phone Post-Training Support

MARKETING & BUSINESS

  • SMP Price Guide

  • Norwood Scale

  • Marketing & Photographing

  • Client Hub: Sales Organization & Communication Automation

SMP KIT

  • Training Manual

  • Lockable Metal Carrying Case

  • Essential Supplies

  • Top of the line, Made in USA Wireless Handpiece

  • SMP Needles

  • Highest Quality Vegan Pigment

  • Back 2 The Future SMP Simulation Cream

  • Red Out Redness Remover

  • The Finisher Hairline Aid

  • Organic Scalp Butter

PRO PACKAGE

$6500

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MOST
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WE ALSO TRAIN
LARGE GROUPS

If you're a company looking to empower your staff with SMP Training, we can come to you. Please contact us for more details.

CONTACT US

OUR NEXT COURSE DATES ARE:

NEW YORK: AUGUST 27-29, 2023

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"Kat and Gio @ The Scalp Shop provide a safe, informative, and creative space to learn the art and skill of scalp micro pigmentation. They offer a personalized approach to learning that can’t be surpassed in a classroom setting with multiple students. A truly unique experience with a couple of unique humans." - Rachel

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