Is the “crunching” sound during microneedling my scalp actually the needles cutting through hair? Microneedling 3/24/2026
The "crunching" sound during microneedling is likely the needles penetrating the scalp's outer layers, not cutting hair. Users suggest using a derma stamp instead of a roller to avoid potential hair damage.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I bought a Dermastamp instead of a roller and it's weird to hear it crunch into my scalp
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