Also called: SMP Artist
Tattoos tiny dots on the scalp that look like short hair follicles, for people with hair loss.
An SMP artist plans a natural hairline with a client, spends three to four hours placing thousands of tiny dots, and brings the client back for layering sessions.
Estimate; sessions cost $1,500-$5,000.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. SMP training course plus bloodborne pathogens certification; some states need a tattoo license.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Tattooing (apprenticeship).
Growing faster than average. Growing as more people seek hair loss solutions.
Low risk for 10 years. Hairline-design software helps; placing thousands of tiny dots to look natural is skilled hand work.
Classes: Art, Biology, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9099.
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