3
Sessions per treatment
$50
Consultation fee
(credited toward your treatment)
You.
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Now accepting consultations — West Hollywood, CA · By appointment only
The Studio
A West Hollywood micro-pigmentation studio with one standard: exact.
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The Upgrade Department is located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood — a single, dedicated studio space designed for focused work in a considered environment.
Scalp micro-pigmentation for density, hairline definition, and crown work. Beard restoration for patchiness and fuller coverage. Brow work rendered in fine hair strokes — nothing that reads as cosmetic from across the room. Whatever you're here for, the approach is the same: precise, permanent, and unhurried.
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For clients keeping their hair — and there are more of you than the industry acknowledges — we specialize in density and hairline work without asking you to shave first unlike most studios that require it even for density treatments.
A point of difference worth noting
For clients keeping their hair — and there are more of you than the industry acknowledges — we specialize in density and hairline work without asking you to shave first unlike most studios that require it even for density treatments.
What we do.
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Scalp Micropigmentation
Density restoration, hairline definition, and crown work for any hair length — including none at all. The one most people come in for.
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Beard & Brow
Beard micropigmentation for patchiness and density. Brow work in fine hair strokes — not dots, not powder, not anything that reads as cosmetic from across the room.
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Skin Services
Tox, filler, micro-needling with PRP or PDRN, and peels — administered by licensed registered nurses. Because a sharp hairline and tired skin is a missed opportunity.
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The Skincare Edit
A curated set of daily essentials — moisturizer, undereyes, vitamin C, SPF — included with every visit. Aftercare is part of the work.
Getting started.
The work speaks.
The Upgrade Department documents every result. Our gallery is actively building — which, given that we opened recently and the work is permanent, is exactly how it should be. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram for the latest.
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Why The Upgrade Dept.
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We work with your hair.
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Density fills and hairline restoration without shaving. More technical, more time, more precise. Most studios don't offer it. We built the practice around it.
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The full picture.
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Scalp, beard, brow, and skin — in one studio, to one standard. The RN partners who deliver our skin services are licensed, credentialed, and chosen carefully.
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Included, not upsold.
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Every visit leaves with a curated skincare edit — moisturizer, vitamin C, SPF. Built into the experience. Not a gift with purchase. Just the right thing to do.
The questions worth asking.
Does SMP work if I want to keep my hair?
Yes — and it's what we specialize in. Density restoration and hairline work through existing hair requires a different technique and more time per session than close-cropped work. Most studios require a shave even for density treatments. We don't, and we've built the technique around it. The result is indistinguishable from natural density. That's the point.
What if I want buzzed, close cropped, or shaved?
Close-cropped and shaved clients are absolutely welcome and make up a significant part of our work. During your consultation we'll discuss your goal and we'll build a plan to get you there.
How many sessions does it take?
Most scalp work requires three sessions, spaced several weeks apart to allow healing and assess how the pigment settles. Beard and brow work is often achievable in one or two. Your consultation will give you a specific plan — not a range designed to keep you guessing.
What happens at the consultation?
We look at your hair, your scalp, your skin tone, and what you're actually after — which isn't always what you walked in thinking you wanted. You leave with a clear plan, a realistic timeline, and no obligation to book. The $50 consultation fee applies toward your first session if you do.
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The hairline you've been thinking about — for longer than you'd like to admit — start here.
Book a consultation and leave with a plan. Or, if you have more questions — send us a note first. Either way, you're closer than you think.
We'll get back to you within 2 business days
$50 consultation fee · Applied toward your first micropigmentation service