SMP Survey 2026: What Men & Women Really Think About Hair Loss & Confidence

Alopecia: Hair loss, often leading to baldness

Alopecia Areata: Patchy bald areas on scalp

Androgenetic Alopecia: Pattern baldness

Anagen Phase: Active hair growth phase

Capillary Loop: Blood vessels supplying follicles

Catagen Phase: Transitional hair phase

Cicatricial Alopecia: Hair loss from scarring

Dermis: Skin layer with blood vessels

Density: Hair follicle concentration

Follicular Unit: Natural follicle grouping

Fitzpatrick Scale: Skin color classification

Hair Bulb: Base of follicle where growth starts

Hairline Design: Creating natural hairline

Hair Tattoo: Common term for SMP

Male Pattern Baldness: Receding hairline

Norwood Scale: Male baldness classification

Ludwig Scale: Female baldness assessment

SMP: Scalp Micropigmentation

Scar Camouflage: Concealing scars

Scalp Elasticity: Scalp's stretch ability

Telogen Phase: Resting phase of follicle

Trichology: Study of hair and scalp

Vellus Hair: Fine, light body hair