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.
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 |