SKN Ink Studio
Studio in Carlsbad, CA
SKN Ink Studio works only in skin and scalp restoration. The business says it is not a traditional tattoo studio or a medical spa, and it is based in Carlsbad, California.
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SKN Ink Studio works only in skin and scalp restoration. The business says it is not a traditional tattoo studio or a medical spa, and it is based in Carlsbad, California.
The scalp service is MoriTint, a method that places pigment in the outer layer of the scalp so it blends with existing hair and can make thinning areas less noticeable. The pigment sits in the epidermis, roughly 0.25 to 0.5 mm deep, and gradually sheds, so touch-ups are recommended about once a year. The business describes MoriTint as originating in South Korea and says it does not create new hair follicles or guarantee hair regrowth.
Stretch mark and scar revision combines paramedical tattooing with professional-grade serums. Stretch mark treatment uses the Apollo Technique, which the business describes as non-invasive. The work is intended to support collagen development and improve color and texture, though the business notes that stretch marks and scars cannot be removed completely. Pricing starts at $250 per area, and chest, arms and shoulders, abdomen, flanks and sides, and outer or inner thighs each count as one area. Same-day treatment of several areas qualifies for a discount.
A visit begins with a personalized consultation to review skin, discuss goals and confirm whether a client is a good candidate. Deposits of $50 are required at booking for MoriTint and for revision work, and they are applied to the total. The studio uses disposable, single-use sterile needles and equipment under infection-control protocols.
Treatment plans are customized to each client, and the business aims for natural-looking results rather than an obviously treated appearance.
Services
Final prices may vary.
MoriTint pigment sessions for the front hairline, crown and mid-scalp, or the full head, with touch-ups after two weeks and about once a year.
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Front Hairline $100
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Partial Crown $100
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Partial Mid-Scalp $100
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Front Hairline $100
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Partial Crown $100
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Partial mid-scalp $100
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Full Crown $200
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Full Mid-Scalp $200
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Full Crown $200
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Full mid-scalp $200
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First Session: Front Hairline $250
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First Session: Partial Crown $250
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First Session: Partial mid-scalp $250
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Front Hairline $250
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Partial Crown $250
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Partial Mid-Scalp $250
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First Session: Full Crown $450
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First Session: Full mid-scalp $450
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Full Crown $450
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Full Mid-Scalp $450
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Touch Up (after 2 weeks) - Full Head $500
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Touch Up (After 2 weeks): Full Head $500
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First Session: Full Head $1,500
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting First Session - Full Head $1,500
Paramedical tattooing and serums aimed at stretch marks, priced per area starting at $250.
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Stretch Mark Revision (per area) $250+
Paramedical treatment for healed scars from surgery, injury, burns, acne and other causes, priced per area starting at $250.
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Scar Revision (per area) $250+
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Front Hairline $250
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Partial Crown $250
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Partial mid-scalp $250
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Full Crown $450
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Full mid-scalp $450
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Full Head $1,500
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Scar Revision $250+
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Stretch Mark Revision $250+
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MoriTint Scalp Tinting Price at booking
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- Highlights
- MoriTint scalp tinting, priced by area from $250 for a first session
- Stretch mark and scar revision using paramedical tattooing and the Apollo Technique
- Personalized consultation before every treatment
- Disposable, single-use sterile needles and equipment
- Discounts for multiple areas treated the same day
- Good for
- Thinning areas on the scalp
- Clients who still have some natural hair
- Stretch marks
- Surgical, injury, burn or acne scars
- Clients who want to discuss candidacy before booking
- Multi-area treatment in one visit
- Treats
- Thinning hair
- Stretch marks
- Surgical scars
- Burn scars
- Acne scars
- Injury scars
- Techniques
- Paramedical tattooing
- Scalp tinting
- Apollo Technique
- Professional-grade serums
- Collagen stimulation
Products & treatments
- MoriTint pigment
- Professional-grade serums
- Aftercare oil