Melina SMP--a small concern?

[Davis91]

Folks,

 

I am as excited as anyone for the temp SMP story to unfold, and very grateful for Spex, Joe and others who have helped move the ball forward.

 

I finally found her website (I know we cannot link here) and a few examples of her work on another hair site.

 

My concern mostly stems with the before and after photos, particularly where her work is being used on folks with a lot of existing hair. In those photos, a great deal of the time the before and after photos do not match up--it is really hard to compare. For example, she will have a before photo of a guy on his back with a harsh light overhead and wet hair slicked back. On the after photo the hair will be dry, brushed forward, the light will be different and the position may have changed.

 

Again, very excited for this, but for those looking to use this as a toppik-like effect, I am worried at the way she presents her results sometimes. Thoughts? Again, sorry, I know we cannot link the examples here.

[aaron1234]

Finally found the website - sort of hard to google search for it in english.

 

I agree that the pictures are inconsistent with the lighting, styling, angles, etc. I can only hope and assume that when H&W and SMG start using this technique this year that they'll present us with the same high quality pictures and documentation they are known to present with their HT patients.

[chrisdav]

That comparison picture is impressive.

[Davis91]

Thanks Spex, your opinion counts a lot. Melina has a good advocate in you. I am sure we all look forward to the leading clinics putting up new results using her method.

[azazelgs]

Davis,

 

I don't know anything about the technical terms, maybe Joe and Spex can help you about that but I've seen it in person and here are my thoughts;

 

I've been researching about smp for almost 3 years now and I also agree that pictures of Milena's results seems a bit "different". That's because nearly all the pictures are taken right after 1st or 2nd treatment. They told me that after 2-3 days the pigments will settle and final result can be seen . But as far as i see, unlike other smp procedures , Milena's technique does not try to match exactly with your hairs on the side. She makes it in a way that it won't look weird or unnatural between specific lengths. It is not that "opaque" whitish compared to other smp clinics, their approach is like "stubble but effective".

 

Hope I made myself clear, best wishes.