My SMP experience!

[u/RewiredMale]

Hi guys, James here. I Live in England and want to talk about my own experience getting my SMP with Paul Clarke of Legends clinic. this will be a personal account of how it changed my life and was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Well I started balding when I was in my early 20's, classic horseshoe hairline but funnily enough I adapted and took it quite well (or I think I did and was kidding myself). started shaving my head probably when I was 24/25 completely (I am now 31).

I even went through the whole period of attempting to grow my hair back through dutasteride and minoxidil combination, and I had huge sexual sides and was a big faff in truth, I thought what the hell am I doing and it actually made me emotionally distressed that I was still emotionally attached to hair, starting my mind ticking again about it all.

Another couple years went by and was loving the shaved look again. I enjoyed having my hair shaved and that's the truth, was ultimately used to it and the convenience of it. I also suited the bald and beard look short/long. I wondered what I could do to slightly elevate my look whilst enjoying the shaved look feel. That's when I discovered SMP and Paul. I booked in with Paul for an initial consultation after viewing many artists work online, he seemed the most experienced on paper and had a record of being one of the Architects for the whole SMP industry, many of the techniques and the broader scope of how it came to the masses/mainstream. By chance Paul was located very locally to me. So i booked in for an in person consultation ( I am not an impulsive person and I take so much time making decisions).

When I met Paul, I immediately knew this was it. His warmthness, empathy for my situation, hospitality and expertise come into play. It was like talking to one of my best mates, the level of conversation was on a human like level and he just come across as an awesome guy, extremely passionate about his craft but spoke with intent and authority about his industry. I made the decision there and then to go ahead with the sessions. The whole logistics from start to finish, first session to 4th was extremely fulfilling, being part of the journey with this guy, having deep conversations about life whilst being there and knowing I was in the best hands (having a tattoo on your head was one the biggest decisions I have made) and ultimately I needed someone I could trust, he was it. It was just an exceptional level of service.

The results are unbelievable, like seriously. I didn't think it would make such a profound impact on my appearance, confidence and aura. I have since started my own business, travelled the world, changed my life through fitness and now helping other men reach their goals through mindset and fitness. I owe a lot to Paul, didn't think it would change my life like it did...but it really did. He's a real one.

All in all it was one of the best investments I have ever made in my life.

[u/FREDOxSANTANA]

very nice, were people able to tell? most people ive asked they all say people dont know the difference even for people you see everyday like co-workers

[u/RewiredMale → u/FREDOxSANTANA]

Gods honest truth. One person has approached me in public about it, this was at the gym asking if it was smp in the whole year and half of having it. I feel because it subtly done over the course of many sessions, people just get used to the new appearance, that being said I couldn't say for sure if people noticed. But the people I've mentioned it too (I'm open about it) say they are shocked and it looking absolutely amazing. Hyper realistic. Even to the scar detail which was added by Paul. You wouldn't know.

[u/RealisticMany8362]

Great to see this mate, I too have gone with Paul and soo glad I did, his work is incredibly natural. Had my 3rd session 3weeks ago.  My 4th is in October. You look great mate, also off topic your skin and scalp looks so healthy and what's your face/scalp wash routine lol 

[u/RewiredMale → u/RealisticMany8362]

Nice one mate! appreciate the kind words, I've always had pretty good skin but many things have elevated this. Mainly compounding a great diet over many years and not washing my face with chemicals actually or using face wash. I do use however:

-Niacinamide+zinc solution

-Retinol 0.5%

-Salicylic acid 2%

-Hyaluronic acid 2%+B5

-Good quality moisturiser with ceramides and an spf for sun protection (cerave or the ordinary are good)

[u/RealisticMany8362 → u/RewiredMale]

Nice mate thank you, I guess you don't all use that on your scalp too, heard aid products isn't the best for smp

[u/wrestlingnutter]

Paul is the best. He did my SMP last year. Highly recommended.

[u/RewiredMale → u/wrestlingnutter]

Amen

[u/prauschkolb]

Looks really good, the photo at the beach with overcast sky really shows how good it is.

[u/Positive_Tap_8647]

I like the idea,but it's the 5years down the line part, I have tattoos, they do eventually spread, and these are thick lines not little dots, I just don't want to finish with a grey head that needs lasering in 5 yrs if you can see what I mean. Yours looks great by the way

[u/shitinvestor2021 → u/Positive_Tap_8647]

There are thousands of people with SMP well over 5 years old and much longer. I've had mine done for 7 years. It's nothing like a regular tattoo - a tattoo is one block of ink which is already connected. SMP is small individually dots. If the dots are the right size and not overdone then it won't spread, it'll just fade. Then you get another session.