01/15/2026
What is microneedling (scalp stamping) and can it help with hair loss?
First things first. We don’t do scalp stamping here. It’s something you can do at home.
So why am I talking about it?
Because I’m Lee, your hair educator, and I’ve tried just about everything myself. My job is to help you understand what actually works, what doesn’t, and where people waste time and money.
Let’s start with the good news.
Scalp stamping does work. For most people, it can roll hair loss back about 1–2 years. Think about how much hair you had a year or two ago. That’s the kind of improvement we’re talking about. More importantly, it can help you keep the hair you still have.
Does it hurt? For most people, not really. It feels more like a weird, ticklish Velcro sensation. The sound is honestly more unsettling than the feeling.
Now the reality check.
Scalp stamping won’t bring back hair you lost many years ago. And you have to keep doing it. This is maintenance, not a miracle.
That said, if you’re early in your hair loss, this matters a lot. Stopping or slowing hair loss now can save you from needing more procedures later.
Here’s why.
A hair transplant can give you new hair that should last the rest of your life. But it does not stop your existing hair from continuing to thin. If you’re still losing hair and don’t address that, you may need future transplants to replace what falls out.
We often recommend finasteride to help stabilize hair loss, but that’s not an option for everyone, especially women. The good news is that microneedling can work for all genders.
If you come in for a free consultation, we’ll figure out what needs to be replaced and what can be preserved. I’ll also walk you through non-surgical options that make sense for you, even if surgery isn’t part of the plan right now.
Education first. Always.
— Lee, your hair educator