Ben, Age 44

Ben is a company director in Derbyshire, running a telecommunications fibre optic build company. With a busy professional life and regular holidays, his hair loss slowly became something he couldn’t ignore – until SMP (scalp micropigmentation) gave him a solution that finally matched his lifestyle and expectations.

Hair Loss Journey – From Subtle Thinning to Daily Stress

Ben’s hair first started thinning around age 38, but it was by 42 that it became really noticeable:

“Hair started properly thinning at around 38 and became really apparent at 42.”

The impact wasn’t just visual – it changed how he felt and behaved in everyday situations:

On holiday, he couldn’t just jump into the pool without worrying what his hair would look like when he came back up.
He’d quickly ruffle his hair to hide side balding areas.
On windy days, it was a nightmare – the cap went on, and he just hoped it wouldn’t blow off.

The hair loss made him feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, especially in social settings and when he wanted to relax.

Gimmicks, Fibres and Frustration

Like many men in Derbyshire dealing with hair loss, Ben tried a few things before considering scalp micropigmentation:

He used hair fibres for about a week and quickly gave up:

“I used hair fibre for about a week and gave up, waste of effort… knowing I would have to continue ‘laying’ in my hair like grass seed I was like ‘forget this’.”

He moved on to gimmicks like caffeine shampoo – which didn’t help and just made his head itch.

Nothing felt like a real, long-term solution. It was all hassle, no real payoff.

That’s when SMP (scalp micropigmentation) started to stand out as something different – a treatment that could actually give him the look he wanted without daily effort.

Discovering SMP in Derbyshire – and Finding Sharp SMP

Ben began looking into SMP in Derbyshire, checking out a few local artists and even speaking with someone he knew who had just had scalp micropigmentation done.

But the result he saw on that person didn’t match what he wanted, so he kept looking.

Then TikTok’s algorithm did its thing.

“Eventually after TikTok did its algorithm thing, SHARP SMP arrived! Looked at two or three of his transformation vids and I was sold. The look he was giving people was exactly what I wanted – a natural, professional look, clean and crisp. Perfect 👌”

What convinced Ben to travel from Derbyshire to see Jack at Sharp SMP was:

Natural, professional results
Hairlines that looked clean and crisp
Transformations that matched the exact style he wanted – subtle but sharp

He didn’t want anything fake or dramatic; he wanted to still look like himself, just with stronger coverage and a tidy, intentional style. That’s exactly what Sharp SMP was delivering.

SMP Treatment Experience – Almost Painless and Surprisingly Easy

Ben had some idea what to expect from tattoos, so pain was on his mind. But SMP surprised him:

“SMP – If you've had any kind of tattoo – is on a pain scale of 4/10! It really is almost painless after the first 10 minutes.”

For Ben, the scalp micropigmentation process was:

Comfortable after the initial settling-in period
Straightforward and well-explained
Handled professionally at every stage

From the initial consultation right through to the final session, he felt looked after, informed, and confident in Jack’s skills.

“My experience was absolutely top notch… The initial consultation right to the end has been amazing.”

The Result – Discreet, Natural and Confidence-Boosting

One of the most powerful parts of Ben’s story is how discreet yet effective his SMP result has been.

He kept his new SMP look subtle and professional, and as long as he kept his hair short:

“As long as you keep your newly designed scalp looking short, nobody will even know or ask!”

In fact, it took:

“3 months for people in the office to even notice I'd had it done, and that was exactly the result I wanted – discreet but at the same time a professional treatment that I’m now proud to go anywhere without my cap on standby!”

Now Ben:

No longer worries about the pool, wind, or holidays
Doesn’t need to hide under a cap
Has a clean, crisp scalp look that suits his position as a company director
Feels proud and confident in how his hair – and head – look every day

He’s become such a believer in scalp micropigmentation that he now actively recommends it:

“Even to the point where if I see another baldy I will try and engage with him and get him to message my man Jack.”

Ben’s Message to Anyone in Derbyshire Considering Scalp Micropigmentation

For anyone in Derbyshire thinking about SMP (scalp micropigmentation), Ben doesn’t hold back:

💯 Confidence booster
💯 Would do it again, and will go again when needed
💯 Tell everyone that needs it, to get it

His advice is simple:

Look at Sharp SMP’s before and after pictures
Understand how natural, clean and professional SMP can look when done properly
If hair loss is making you feel uncomfortable or constantly on edge, do something about it

Ben’s journey shows exactly how powerful scalp micropigmentation can be for men in Derbyshire who are tired of hair loss dictating what they wear, where they go and how they feel. With SMP, the cap comes off – and the confidence comes back.