Hairline Design & Scalp Mapping Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of scalp mapping before an SMP procedure?
Answer: To measure and plan pigment placement zones for a natural-looking result
Scalp mapping establishes precise placement zones to ensure symmetry, natural density gradients, and realistic hairline positioning.
When designing a hairline for a male client, which facial measurement guideline is most commonly used?
Answer: The rule of thirds dividing the face into equal horizontal sections
The rule of thirds divides the face into three equal horizontal zones, helping practitioners position the hairline proportionally at the upper third boundary.
Which hairline style is characterized by a soft, irregular edge rather than a sharp, defined line?
Answer: Soft/natural hairline
A soft or natural hairline mimics how real hair grows, with slight irregularities and micro-transitions that prevent the appearance of an artificial edge.
What does 'temporal recession' refer to in the context of hairline design?
Answer: The natural inward curve at the temples that frames the forehead
Temporal recession describes the natural concave areas on either side of the forehead at the temples, which must be incorporated into realistic hairline designs.
Which Norwood Scale classification describes a client with hair loss primarily at the crown with a separated frontal island of hair?
Answer: Norwood Type V
Norwood Type V shows significant hair loss where the frontal and crown regions are nearly connected, leaving only a thin band of hair separating them.
When designing a hairline for a female SMP client, what key difference typically applies compared to male designs?
Answer: Female hairlines commonly maintain a rounder, oval shape without pronounced temporal recession
Female hairlines naturally have a rounder, more oval shape with less temporal recession, so SMP designs for women preserve this softer, fuller frontal profile.
What is a 'transition zone' in SMP hairline design?
Answer: A gradual blend from very fine, lighter stippling near the hairline edge to denser stippling further back
A transition zone uses progressively denser dot placement moving rearward from the hairline edge, creating a realistic gradient that mimics natural hair density.