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The Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication Process
Good Look Ink, Inc. (GLI) is the only place in the world that specializes in Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication known as CTHR™. GLI has been perfecting the process since 2007.
The Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication (CTHR™) process was created to give clients a fuller-looking head of hair, cover up scars from hair transplant surgery, or any type of scars from cranial surgery or trauma. The CTHR™ process is undetectable and maintenance-free, and gives back the look that men and women desire.
Sometimes referred to as scalp micropigmentation or hair micropigmentation, CTHR™ brings a new level of precision and longevity to the traditional micropigmentation process for treating hair loss.
The CTHR™ Client Experience
Before their cosmetic transdermal hair replication process, each potential client is required to speak with a consultant who has had the CTHR™ process completed. The consultant will be able to answer any questions that you may have. Before and after pictures are on the GLI website, but we know it’s better to see the end result in person. After all, seeing is truly believing!
At your consultation you will also have the opportunity to meet with the other consultants at GLI who have had CTHR™ . Each person represents a different style and this will give you a chance to preview a variety of looks and help you make some determinations about your expectations. All future clients who live outside the Twin Cities metro area will need to submit photos for an evaluation to determine your needs and candidacy. You will then have the opportunity to talk with a member of our staff who has not only had, but seen many people that have had the process completed, and help you determine if the CTHR™ process is your solution to a full looking head of hair.
Your custom pigment will be applied during the CTHR™ process. All pigment is blended to your natural hair follicle color. For those with thin or thinning hair see the above illustration for dramatic results!
Men with no frontal hairline can now have the look they desire that can last a lifetime! Men with severe hair loss, such as a Norwood 6 or 7, will never walk around as bald men ever again! Your look will be that of a man who decided to shave his head to get that nice tight fade or buzz look.
For a man with Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), the frontal hairline is singularly the most important feature. Good Look Ink’s technician will measure, map, discuss, and frame the restoration area and give you the natural look that you desire in less then a day. It doesn’t matter what your ethnic background; Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, Oriental, Indian etc.. GLI has studied and worked with hundreds of men from all walks of life to give them a proper frame for their hair replication process.
The CTHR™ Process
Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication is a process of inserting pigment into the skin with an electrically powered hair fine needle. While some compare our process to scalp micropigmentation – our proprietary CTHR™ process achieves superior results. The custom needles penetrate the skin by about a millimeter and deposits an impression of insoluble CTHR™ formulated pigment with each application. The pigment appears through the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin.
The result is a clients replicated follicle applied tens of thousands times, creating the appearance of a full looking head of hair that can last a lifetime!
After a period of time, generally 3-4 weeks, the pigment will cure and the look will be completed. Dermis cells are far more stable than the cells of the epidermis. The CTHR™ pigment will stay in place, with only minor fading for a person’s entire life!
The keys to successfully replicating each hair follicle
Framing or Recreating a natural hair restoration pattern:
The hairline is very significant because it frames the face. This simple statement belies the artistic and cosmetic impact of this all-important frontal zone. One of the reasons that many men with frontal balding instinctively go for the comb over effect, is that it creates a hairline of sorts; it frames the face at the top and at the temples. The problem is that it’s very obvious to everyone else as an attempt to disguise the balding.
Planning the hairline for our client is one of the steps to a great look. Often, hairline planning is a compromise between the client and the technician. This does not imply that the client doesn’t know what is best for him/her or that the technician is wiser, what it does imply, is that people have a tendency to want the hairline too high or too low. The low, rounded adolescent hairline will look inappropriate on most clients. This is where the ethical hairline restoration technician must explain and counsel for the clients benefit, rather than playing on fears and illusions. The fact is that a hairline placed too high accentuates the balding, by focusing attention on the wide, high expanse of the forehead and frontal area. This concept may be easy enough to visualize if properly explained.
It is always better to start slightly too high, than with a hairline that is too low. It is rarely requested, however, a second session can be scheduled to bring the hairline down if you desire.
The primary goal of all Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication clients is to re-establish full density, the hairline, and frontal region.
This facial framework achieves the most dramatic cosmetic and visual effect of CTHR™ process.
- Natural hair follicle density Most men with male pattern baldness, or thinning hair will have plenty of natural follicles on the sides and back of the head. Whereas the quantity/quality deficiencies are on the crown as well as the front of the head.
CTHR™ technicians will consistently match the appropriate density and volume using our gridded pattern process. - Pigmentation matching Our certified CTHR™ technician will match pigment to your existing hair follicle.
After determining the exact match, our technician will deposit an indelible mark that produces a characteristic color on your tissue unique to each client.
Good Look Ink uses the CTHR™ formulated pigments for proper replication. None of the black pigments contain any blue additives that could change color over time. - CTHR™ Needle Size The most important aspect of the Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication process is the application needle, needle size, and penetration depth into the scalp layers of the skin. The skin is thicker in the back of the head vs. the top of the head. It takes a skilled certified CTHR™ technician to do the application correctly and deliver results superior to standard hair micropigmentation.
Good Look Ink studies have shown a hair follicle isn’t perfectly round, and when magnified appears uneven and has a jagged circumference.
The CTHR™ needles have been created to give a customized asymmetrical natural looking bulb on the dermis with a diameter smaller than a standard tattoo needle. A common individual needle imprints a circle, and if used in cosmetic hair replication, would create an unnatural appearance. - The Technician Each technician is certified in the Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication process by Good Look Ink, which adheres to all state laws.
The CTHR™ technicians are allowed to work with only three clients per week. You don’t want to be the 8th or 9th person in a row a technician works with, as you only have one chance to get it done correctly. GLI wants each technician to have fresh eyes with each client.
The training of all technicians must be completed by a licensed Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication trainer. All CTHR™ technicians have completed all state licensing requirements, American Red Cross certification, any class training, and must be certified each year to perform the Cosmetic Transdermal Hair Replication process. All licenses are visible for each client to see while at GLI.
