SMP works for all skin tones and ethnicities across Birmingham, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, and beyond—custom pigment matching ensures natural results for everyone.
Generic "one-size-fits-all" SMP pigments don't work. Every person has unique skin undertones—warm, cool, or neutral—that affect how pigment appears. What looks natural on fair skin looks gray on dark skin, and vice versa.
At Gemini Inked, John and Christina custom-blend pigments for every client across Birmingham AL, Nashville TN, Memphis TN, Atlanta GA, and beyond, ensuring your SMP looks naturally suited to YOUR complexion.
Common mistake: Using standard black or brown pigments on all skin tones. This is why you see people with unnatural-looking gray or blue-tinted SMP—their artist didn't customize properly.
We evaluate your Fitzpatrick skin type (I-VI scale), undertone (warm, cool, neutral), and existing hair color (if any). Natural lighting is essential—we never assess in artificial light only.
Based on your assessment, we select base pigments from our professional-grade palette designed specifically for SMP across all skin tones—not traditional tattoo inks.
We blend multiple pigments to create your perfect shade. For example, darker skin tones often need warmer brown bases mixed with carbon black to prevent gray/blue appearance.
We may apply small test dots to see how your skin accepts the pigment, then adjust the formula before completing your treatment. Your skin chemistry affects final results.
Every client gets custom-blended pigments matched precisely to their unique skin tone and undertones.