SCALPVERSE
by SHÆDE
COMPETITION
DON'T JUST SHOW WHAT YOU CAN DO.
SHOW WHAT YOU STAND FOR.
The SCALPVERSE Competition gives SMP, areola, and scar camouflage their own stage.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showcasing your skills under professional conditions, competing against other artists, and receiving honest feedback from an international panel of experts.
The first specialist conference for SMP & areola in the German-speaking region.
WHY SHOULD YOU COMPETE?
BECAUSE YOU SEE YOURSELF DIFFERENTLY ONCE YOU TRULY PUT YOURSELF TO THE TEST.
You can work in your own studio for years and still never know where you really stand professionally.
A competition forces you to step out of your comfort zone, make decisions more consciously, and showcase your skills.
And regardless of whether or not you go home with an award:
You gain something no Instagram "like" can give you: professional feedback, a benchmark for comparison, and real-world experience.
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FEEDBACK
You will receive a professional assessment of your work from an international jury.
positioning
An award is more than just a trophy. It is a visible sign of quality, commitment, and the drive for continuous improvement—values that can also build trust with your customers.
Visibility
Success in an international competition can strengthen your public image—whether in the studio, on your website, or on social media.
Rise above yourself
A competition challenges you to work more precisely, make decisions more consciously, and show your best.
community
You meet artists who face the same challenges as you—both professionally and in terms of business.
FULLY COVERED
Includes lunch on both event days, beverages throughout the day, and a joint dinner with an awards ceremony and networking at the end of the final day.
You don't have to be the best person in the room.
You just have to be willing to put yourself out there.
Many artists wait until they feel "good enough."
But that’s exactly the point:
A competition isn't just for established professionals. It’s also for artists who want to find out where they stand and where they can still grow.
THE CATEGORIES
SMP
For scalp micropigmentation artists
Either on latex or a live model
AREOLA
For 3D areola artists
Either on latex or a live model
SCAR CAMOUFLAGE
For artists working in scar pigmentation who wish to demonstrate their technique under real-world conditions.
Live model only
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Access to Day 1 & Day 2
Speaker/Demo Slot
Access to Networking Areas
Award Ceremony & Dinner
Visibility during the event
COMPETITION FORMAT:
1 | Select category
Choose one of the two competition categories:
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SMP (Scalp Micropigmentation)
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Areola (3D nipple pigmentation)
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Scar Camouflage
Each participant competes in their chosen category and demonstrates their skills before a panel of expert judges.
2 | Select Format
Within the Areola & SMP categories, you can choose between two competition formats:
Latex: Standardized competition conditions for all participants
Live Model: Work on a real model and demonstrate your skills under real-world conditions. However, you are responsible for selecting and bringing your own model. Should any challenges arise, we will of course assist you in finding one. Please let us know in good time!
3 | Organizational Matters
You have 3 hours of working time for your competition.
SCALPVERSE provides everything needed for a professional workstation:
✔ Latex (for the latex category)
✔ Treatment bed/workstation
✔ Ring light
✔ Hygiene and consumable materials
✔ On-site workspace and setup
Please simply bring your personal tools and materials:
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Live model, if you want to compete in this category
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Pigmentation machine
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Needles
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Pigments
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Personal equipment and accessories
3 | Evaluation & Award
All works are then assessed by a jury of experts according to fixed evaluation criteria.
The focus is, among other things:
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Technology & precision
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Symmetry & overall result
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Color choice & implementation
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professional work
The winners are recognized during the official award ceremony and receive trophies, certificates and international recognition.
Our goal is for you to concentrate completely on your work - we take care of the rest.
Your work won't just be evaluated in some random way.
Access to Day 1 & Day 2
Speaker/Demo Slot
Access to Networking Areas
Award Ceremony & Dinner
Visibility during the event
Why should you compete?
Not everyone wins a trophy. Everyone gains experience.
The SCALPVERSE Competition is more than just a contest.
It is an opportunity to showcase your skills before an international panel of judges, receive valuable feedback, and compete against artists from various countries.
Whether working on latex or—subject to availability—on a live model, the focus is on precision, quality, and professional exchange.
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And yet, you still go home with things you didn’t have before:
Feedback. Experience. A sense of how you compare. Contacts. Visibility. New skills for your business.
A trophy is nice.
But above all, the competition is meant to show you where you stand and what your next step could be.
