The illusion is created using a pointillism tattoo method in which dots of pigment are applied to the dermal layer of the skin, which mimic the look of individual hair follicles growing in the scalp. However, the illusion is only successful if the pigment color & formulation are carefully selected throughout the Scalp Micropigmentation process so that the tattoo blends seamlessly with the individual’s natural undertones, or the color temperature & tint of the scalp where the hair naturally grows. In those areas, you’re seeing the color of the hair follicle through a translucent lens, i.e. a thin layer of skin, and a SMP tattoo artist is attempting to replicate that for a natural-looking result.