Scalp Co. Scalp Micro Pigmentation

What Scalp Co. Scalp Micro Pigmentation does

Scalp Co. Scalp Micro Pigmentation ("Scalp Co.") is a Sacramento-headquartered private company founded in 2016 that specializes in Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), a non-surgical cosmetic procedure in which technicians deposit specialized pigments into the scalp in precise microdots to replicate the appearance of natural hair follicles. Treatments are typically delivered across two to three 2-3 hour sessions and last 3-5 years before touch-up. Services address pattern baldness, receding hairlines, thinning hair (including in women), alopecia, and scar camouflage (notably FUT/FUE hair transplant scars), targeting both men and women experiencing hair loss. Founder John Chandler emphasizes the philosophy "Consistency above all else, every dot counts," and the company claims more than 10,000 procedures performed cumulatively.

The company operates 10 physical clinic locations across California (Sacramento HQ, Los Angeles, Fresno, Vacaville, San Jose), Florida (Orlando), Colorado (Denver), Washington (Seattle), Texas (Dallas), and Ontario, Canada (London). Beyond treatment, Scalp Co. runs the Scalp Co. Academy which sells Core Fundamentals (3-day, $1,200 deposit) and Advanced SMP training courses, alongside an online Academy Store selling proprietary "5PM Shadow" branded pigments, aftercare products, and professional SMP equipment. Ancillary in-clinic offerings include Platinum Teeth Whitening ($200 per hour). The Canada location is operated by franchise partner Ryan Kingsbury, indicating a partner-based model for international expansion.

Customer acquisition is sales-led via free consultations at physical locations, supported by an active blog (30+ posts covering SMP education, hair loss, aftercare) and professional referrals from hairstylists, dermatologists, and hair transplant surgeons. Payment plans and financing options are offered. Scalp Co. is a bootstrapped, privately held company with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors. The named leadership team comprises founder John Chandler, technicians (Britteni, Truitt), and franchise partner Ryan Kingsbury in Canada.

Name

Scalp Co. Scalp Micro Pigmentation

Legal name

Scalp Co.

Website

https://gotscalp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scalp Co. is a Sacramento-headquartered private clinic operator founded in 2016 that delivers non-surgical Scalp Micropigmentation treatments for hair loss and scar camouflage, serving men and women across 10 US and Canada locations, with ancillary SMP training and aftercare product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Hair Restoration Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Services (HSALAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Treatments & Scalp Care (Serums, Oils, Anti-dandruff, Growth) (CRABABAE)

Keywords

• Scalp micropigmentation services
• Cosmetic hair restoration
• Hair loss treatment
• SMP training academy
• Aftercare scalp products

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. SMP Treatment Services: Scalp Micropigmentation procedures performed at clinic locations. Treatments typically require 2-3 sessions lasting 2-3 hours each. Revenue generated from per-treatment session fees.
2. SMP Training Academy: Professional training programs teaching scalp micropigmentation techniques. Core fundamentals course requires $1,200 deposit with remaining balance due on day one of training. Advanced training available with pricing by phone inquiry.
3. Teeth Whitening Services: Platinum teeth whitening service offered at $200 per hour session (3-20 minute increments) at Sacramento location.
4. Aftercare Products: Sale of aftercare products including 5PM Shadow cleansers, hydrates, pigments, shavers, sunscreen (Coppertone), and other recommended skincare items through the online store.
5. Professional Equipment Sales: SMP equipment sold through Academy Store including massage chairs, lubricant, lighting equipment, sanitation supplies, and SMP-specific tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scalp Co. specializes in Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that deposits specialized pigments into the scalp to replicate the appearance of natural hair follicles. The company performs SMP treatments (hairline design, density addition, scar camouflage) across multiple US and Canadian clinic locations, and complements this with a Scalp Co. Academy offering SMP training courses, plus an online store selling 5PM Shadow pigments, aftercare products, and SMP equipment.

Product overview

Scalp Co. Scalp Micro Pigmentation operates as a service-focused company offering Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) as its primary core product—a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that creates the appearance of natural hair follicles through pigment deposits. The company also operates the Scalp Co. Academy, which provides SMP training programs including a Core Fundamentals Course (3-day training) and Advanced SMP Training. Additional offerings include Platinum Teeth Whitening services and a range of aftercare products including proprietary 5pm Shadow brand pigments, cleansers, and hydration products. The company maintains multiple clinic locations across the United States and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Treatment Non-surgical cosmetic procedure that deposits specialized pigment dots into the scalp to replicate natural hair follicles, used by Scalp Co. for hairline design, density addition in thinning areas, and scar camouflage, delivered as a multi-session treatment (typically 2-3 sessions of 2-3 hours each).
• Scalp Co. Academy - Core Fundamentals Course Three-day in-person SMP training course teaching the core fundamentals of scalp micropigmentation, requiring a $1,200 non-refundable deposit to secure booking with the remaining balance due on day one of training.
• Scalp Co. Academy - Advanced SMP Training Advanced-level SMP training program for practitioners looking to expand their skills beyond the fundamentals course, with pricing available only via phone inquiry to 916-793-5404.
• Platinum Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening service offered at Scalp Co.'s Sacramento location, priced at $200 for a one-hour session consisting of three 20-minute increments.
• 5pm Shadow BLVK LABEL SMP Pigment Proprietary SMP pigment product sold through the Scalp Co. Academy Store, intended for use by trained SMP practitioners performing professional treatments.
• SMP Aftercare Products Recommended aftercare product line including 5PM Shadow Cleanse Soap, 5PM Shadow Hydrate, Coppertone SPF sunblock, Aveeno body lotion, and shaving equipment, sold to SMP clients for post-treatment care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 procedures performed with natural, long-lasting results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosley: Bosley is one of the largest and most recognized hair restoration brands in the US, primarily known for hair transplants but increasingly offering SMP. It serves a similar hair-loss customer demographic but from a broad-incumbent surgical perspective, not an SMP-first specialty play.
• Vinci Hair Clinic: Vinci Hair Clinic is a large, established global hair restoration provider offering both surgical hair transplants and SMP. It overlaps with Scalp Co. on SMP and scar camouflage but operates a broader portfolio of hair restoration services, making it a broader incumbent rather than a pure-play peer.

Direct peers

• New Man SMP: New Man SMP is a US-based scalp micropigmentation studio specializing in male pattern baldness, female thinning, and scar camouflage. It competes in the same niche as Scalp Co. but operates primarily as a smaller studio rather than a multi-location chain.
• Skalp: Skalp is an international SMP clinic brand operating across the UK, Europe, and North America with similar hair follicle replication services. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Scalp Co. in the multi-location SMP clinic category.
• Hairline Ink: Hairline Ink is a US-based SMP clinic brand with multiple locations, offering hairline restoration, density treatments, and scar camouflage. It is a direct competitor to Scalp Co. in the multi-location SMP service category.
• Scalp Micro USA: Scalp Micro USA is a US-based multi-location SMP clinic chain offering hair loss and scar-camouflage treatments. It directly competes for the same pattern baldness, female thinning, and scar-camouflage customers as Scalp Co.
• Good Look Ink: Good Look Ink is a US multi-location SMP studio offering hair density, hairline, and scar camouflage services. It targets the same hair-loss customer segment as Scalp Co. with a comparable clinical, multi-location service model.
• HIS Hair Clinic: HIS Hair Clinic is one of the largest international SMP clinic networks, offering the same scalp micropigmentation service as Scalp Co. across multiple countries. It competes directly for the same hair-loss customer segment and is among the most established multi-location SMP providers globally.
• Zang SMP: Zang SMP is a US-based SMP clinic (founded by practitioner Zang) offering scalp micropigmentation, scar camouflage, and hair density treatments. It is a directly comparable multi-location competitor to Scalp Co. with overlapping services and a similar practitioner-led brand identity.

Others

• National Hair Loss (AHL): American Hair Loss Association is an industry resource and referral site for SMP and hair restoration providers. It is thematically adjacent rather than a competitor, but functions as a referral / SEO ecosystem participant that channels prospective SMP clients to providers like Scalp Co.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scalp-co.-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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