Clients say the procedure makes them feel younger and boosts self-esteem.
Home / New ZealandAnna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·24 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to readScalp micropigmentation is starting to take off in Christchurch. Video / B-List TattooFor some, it’s the slow retreat of a hairline. For others, hair is lost to illness, stress or treatment.Now, a growing number of Kiwis are fighting back – turning to scalp tattooing to recreate the look of a hairline or full head of hair.
And in some cases,
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Tattooist Amy Saunders explains how placing tiny impressions on the scalp can replicate the look of a closely shaved head.
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The 18-year-old Lincoln High student has worn versions of the style for six years.
And now it looks like I got a fresh cut every day.
