Semifinal Criteria 2026

Official Judging Criteria

General Rules

Categories are divided into Junior (0–3 years of professional experience) and Expert (more than 3 years of experience).
Only the PMU and Microblading disciplines include both categories. All other disciplines are considered as a single category.
If other countries decide to introduce Junior categories for disciplines such as SMP, Areola, or others, these categories will not be eligible for the World Final.
In case of fraud or false declarations, the competitor will be disqualified.

Special Category Rules

Additional official rules for Areola, Scalp Micropigmentation, Fine Line Tattoo, and Brow Lift.

Areola Category

The procedure will be performed on latex provided by the organization. Participants must create a complete areola design entirely from their own concept, without using reference images.

Fully conceived by the participant
Drawn by the participant
Executed by the participant

The objective is the most realistic result possible, with attention to detail, color, and dimension.

Scalp Micropigmentation Category

The procedure will be performed on a latex head provided by the organization. Participants will work on the frontal hairline area to recreate a natural and realistic scalp effect.

Evaluation focus

Density
Implantation pattern
Natural transition

The final result must reflect a realistic hairline reconstruction.

Fine Line Tattoo Category

Participants may bring pre-designed artwork created according to their own artistic style. There are no subject restrictions because this is an artistic category.

The design must be original
The procedure must be performed on a body area chosen by the participant
Preferably choose a non-visible area
Intimate areas are strictly prohibited

Brow Lift Category

There are no strict technical restrictions. Participants may perform any brow lift technique according to their expertise and preferred method.

Evaluation focus

Final result
Precision
Symmetry
Overall aesthetic

Microblading

Criterion	Description
Visagism	The shape created on the model's face will be evaluated, focusing on the harmony achieved between the shape of the eyebrow arch and the model's distinctive facial features.
Shape	Assessment of the thickness, length, and proportions of the eyebrow arch based on the anatomy of the model's face.
Hair Realism	The harmony of the technique used in combining with the model's existing hairs and the correct arrangement of the light-dark areas of the eyebrows are assessed.
Hair Stroke	Evaluation of the cleanliness, precision and elegance of the hairs traced.
Symmetry	Evaluation of the participant's ability to correct the asymmetry of the eyebrow arch, respecting the anatomical characteristics of the model.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots and overlapping hairs is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Difficulty of Treatment	Assessment of the state of the model's skin and the difficulty of treating her skin type and the presence of natural hair pre-treatment.
Chosen Colour	Correct choice of colour according to the model's phototype.
Chosen Technique	Overall assessment of the conformity of the technique and style used by the operator.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Hair Stroke

Criterion	Description
Visagism	The shape executed on the model's face will be assessed. The harmony created in the correlation between the shape of the eyebrow arch and the model's characteristic features.
Shape	Assessment of the thickness, length and proportions of the eyebrow arch based on the model's facial anatomy.
Hair Realism	The harmony of the technique used in combining with the model's existing hairs and the correct arrangement of the light-dark areas of the eyebrows are assessed.
Hair Stroke	Evaluation of the cleanliness, precision and elegance of the hairs traced.
Symmetry	Evaluation of the participant's ability to correct the asymmetry of the eyebrow arch, respecting the anatomical characteristics of the model.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots and overlapping hairs is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Difficulty of Treatment	Assessment of the state of the model's skin and the difficulty of treating her skin type and the presence of natural hair pre-treatment.
Chosen Colour	Correct choice of colour according to the model's phototype.
Chosen Technique	Overall assessment of the conformity of the technique and style used by the operator.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator's station in compliance with hygiene rules, the cleanliness of the station during the execution of the treatment and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene rules. This criterion will be evaluated by the hygiene jury, the only one authorised to enter the room during the competition.

Eyebrow Shading

Criterion	Description
Visagism	The shape executed on the model's face will be assessed. The harmony created in the correlation between the shape of the eyebrow arch and the model's characteristic features.
Shape	Assessment of the thickness, length and proportions of the eyebrow arch based on the model's facial anatomy.
Chosen Colour	Correct choice of colour according to the model's phototype.
Symmetry	Evaluation of the participant's ability to correct the asymmetry of the eyebrow arch, respecting the anatomical characteristics of the model.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots and overlapping hairs is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Harmony	Evaluate the overall softness and harmony of the treatment in correlation with the model's facial anatomy.
Shade Graduality	The gradual transition from a higher to a lower intensity of the shade is evaluated.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Lips

Criterion	Description
Visagism	It will be assessed whether the shape executed on the model's face respects its characteristic features.
Shape	General evaluation of the shape with particular attention to the contour, as precise and neat as possible.
Chosen Colour	Correct choice of colour according to the skin tone treated.
Symmetry	Evaluation of the participant's ability to correct asymmetry, respecting the anatomical characteristics of the model.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots and lip contour leakage is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Contour	The uniformity of the contour is assessed, the intensity of the perimeter line must be equally saturated at each point.
Colour Uniformity	The saturation of the treatment is assessed on the entire mucosa, which must be homogenous and free of discolouration.
Difficulty of Treatment	The initial situation of the model, the skin on which the operator will perform the treatment and the complexity of the technique used will be assessed.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Shaded Eyeliner

Criterion	Description
Visagism	It will be assessed that the form performed on the model's eye can support this type of technique, which, on the whole, should add value to the look.
Shape	The operator's ability to choose the correct width and length of eyeliner will be assessed, as well as how well the size of the shaded eyeliner matches the anatomical structure of the model's eye and face.
Symmetry	Evaluation of the participant's ability to create proper symmetry while respecting the anatomical features of the model.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots and contour leakage is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Harmony	Overall softness and harmony of the treatment are assessed in correlation with the model's facial anatomy.
Shade Graduality	The gradual transition from a higher to a lower intensity of the shade is evaluated.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Tricopigmentation (SMP)

Criterion	Description
Proper Dot Application	Correlation between dot size and distribution.
Hairline Shape	The more natural and not sharp the attachment, the higher the score.
Dots Distance	Dots too close together or too far apart.
Depth of Action	Dots inserted too deeply.
Dots Size	The more natural the size, the higher the score.
Chiaroscuro Effect	Chiaroscuro effect for shaved effect.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Fineline Tattoo

Criterion	Description
Uniformity of the Tract	Precise lines, uniform in intensity and thickness.
Tract Cleaning	Cleaner lines guarantee a higher score.
Depth of Action	The presence of swellings, oedemas, pigment spots is assessed; the lower the presence of these signs, the higher the score.
Artistic Score	Artistic talent expressed in the work.
Design Complexity	The more difficult a design is considered, the higher the score.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Areola (Latex)

Criterion	Description
Realism of Treatment	The presence of granules, folds and shadows that make the treatment more realistic.
Correct Colour	Choosing the correct colours for treatment.
Correct Areola Size	Fair and realistic areola size.
Correct Areola/Nipple Size	Right size and proportion between areola and nipple.
Depth of Action	Excessively heavy hand and trauma on latex.
Areola Border	Without clear contours.
Hygiene	Evaluate the preparation of the operator workstation in compliance with hygiene regulations, the cleanliness of the workstation during the execution of the treatment, and the management of the treatment in compliance with hygiene regulations. This criterion will be assessed by the hygiene jury, the only one allowed to enter the room during the competition.

Eyebrow Lamination

Criterion
Hair Direction
Overall Aspect
Pre-Treatment Conditions
Work Cleanliness
Correct Shape
Symmetry
Hygiene

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