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Award-Winning SMP Studio
We are thrilled to announce that Ink2Scalp SMP Studios has been honored with the prestigious Best SMP Artist in North America (Silver) for ALL of Canada & United States. Our Awards and nominations were awarded at the World's LARGEST SMP Conference (Meeting of the Minds) in Manhattan, New York, recognizing our dedication to excellence in scalp micropigmentation (SMP). This highlights our commitment to delivering top-quality, natural-looking results for our clients, helping them achieve renewed confidence through our specialized services.
Professional
Winner
Winner of Star Awards for SMP & Alopecia
Meeting of Minds Nominee
YOUR TIME IS NOW!
Start your new career today and make helping those struggling with hair loss your mission! The Ink2Scalp Academy offers the most thorough, supportive, and hands-on Scalp Micropigmentation training course tailored to the trainees' experience. From having little to no experience to those coming from being barbers, aesthetic practitioners and tattoo artists looking to further their business. We have transformed our students into SMP Artists.
Our SMP Core Training and Core+Advanced Training are the most detailed programs available and ensure that our trainees enter the industry with the confidence and skill set to produce world-class results.
1-ON-1 TRAINING
The Ink2Scalp team continues to provide the best-in-class hands-on skills to ensure your SMP training is world-class. After receiving your SMP certification, new practitioners will receive ongoing assistance through our team platform.
HANDS-ON
APPROACH
Our highly sought-after SMP training academy will prepare you to excel in this ever-growing industry. It is valuable to select a recognized company with a long history within the SMP industry.
PROFITABLE &
STABLE CAREER
SMP has become the most popular and sought-after treatment for hair loss. With tremendous demand, technicians can make a high income annually. Use your SMP skills to help others while growing a sustainable business.
WE TRAIN QUALITY
OVER QUANTITY.
The Ink2Scalp Training Academy provides personalized training that will give you the confidence to perform realistic and natural Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). You will be taught to manage the entire client transformation from consultation to treatment/sessions to post-procedure aftercare methods.
You will learn how to create a well-defined “edge-up” through to a more natural “peppered” hairline. Additional professional techniques, such as blending surrounding hair, hair density, and needle depth, will be addressed. The importance of mastering alopecia and scar camouflage will also be discussed with you during your training. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be coached through a live Scalp Micropigmentation procedure of your own in order to increase your skill-building.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your SMP certificate of completion which is highly regarded within Canada and internationally.
YOU WILL LEARN TO DELIVER RESULTS LIKE THESE!
3 OR 5 DAY TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE
INCLUDING ALL TRAINING MATERIALS AND WIRELESS SMP MACHINE
TRAIN WITH ONTARIO'S BEST!
The Ink2Scalp Team is extremely passionate about your SMP training, your skillset, and your confidence to work in this exciting and rewarding industry. During this intense, hands-on training course you will learn the art of Scalp Micropigmentation enabling you to provide realistic results to your clients.
The Team's supportive and skillful approach toward SMP along with their academic and business knowledge sets this education apart.
“We are passing along our history and knowledge in order to grow the SMP industry skillfully and ethically all while enabling our trainees to progress with confidence as a trusted SMP artists.”
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COURSE CURRICULUM
Hair Loss Causes & Current Solutions
Scalp Micro Pigmentation Applications
Non-Standard Treatments
Pre-Treatment
Prepping the Scalp
Types of Pigments
Pigment Dilution Process
Hairlines & Side Profiles
Holding the Pen & Mastering Hand Control
Mastering Randomized Follicle Placement
Blending Treatment Areas into Real Hair
First Session Objectives
Second & Third Session Objectives
After Care Instructions
TRAINING OVERVIEW
Our focus is to provide each of our students with the professional skills and hands-on skills, techniques and confidence to start up their own career in scalp micro-pigmentation.
Our approach within the SMP industry and the academic arena sets our education apart. Gain the advantage of graduating from our academy with the intensive training you will require, the on-going support, modern techniques and additional business start-up packages will get you and your business off the ground quickly.
($1,000 Training Kit)
INCLUDED in your course:
- ✅ SMP Training Manual (Step-by-Step)
- ✅ Wireless Archer SMP Machine
- ✅ 3 Boxes of 5PM Needles (04's, 06's and 08's)
- ✅ 2 Bottles of 5pm Pigment
- ✅ Fake Skin & Head
- ✅ Pigment Mixing Guide
- ✅ Dilution Syringes
- ✅ Scalp Pre-treatment & Post-Care
- ✅ Cavi-wipes (Sanitizing wipes)
CLASS STRUCTURE FOR CORE (3-DAY) / CORE + ADVANCED TRAINING (5-DAY)
Day 1
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Introduction to SMP
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Skin Anatomy & Physiology
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Transplant Scars & Tissue
Types -
Introduction to SMP Tools & Hardware
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Sanitization & Safety
Procedures -
Live SMP Demonstration
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Hands-On Practice Drills
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Business Organization
Day 2
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Pigment & Ink Selection
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Color Theory & Dilution
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Causes of Hair Loss
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Hairline Mapping & Design
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SMP Techniques & Insertion
Procedures -
Live Procedure Shadowing
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Hands-On Practice Drills
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Developing Business Strategy
Day 3
Final Practice Drills
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The Core SMP Approach
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Final Practice Drills
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Complete Live Model Session #1
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Touch-Up Techniques
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Client Consultations & Sales
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Industry Standards &
Networking -
Creating Market Presence
Day 4
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Advanced Case Studies
(Alopecia & Scars) -
Skin Analysis & Client
Assessment -
Shadowing Master SMP Artists
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Hands-On Technique
Refinement -
Review & Feedback Session
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Live Model Session #2 (View Your Healed Work)
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Generating Leads for Business
Day 5
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Client Growth & Retention
Practices -
Advanced Consultation &
Booking Techniques -
Marketing & Brand
Development -
Live Model Session #3 (View Your Healed Work)
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Final Comprehensive Review & Certification
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Branding Your Business
Meet Your Trainers
Ink2Scalp has been independently owned / operated for over 8 years and completed over 2,600 + clients from all over Canada and the United States.
Yvette Greenall - Master Artist & SMP Trainer
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2024 - Best SMP Artist (Silver Winner) for All Canada & US
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2023 - Winner of Star Awards for BEST SMP for Alopecia in the UK
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2023 - Best SMP Artist (finalist) in North America
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2021 - Awarded International Master Artist Designation
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2020 - Best Rising Star (nominee) at the SMP Worlds
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2018 - Master & Advanced Training for SMP
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2017 - Core Fundamentals for Scalp Micropigmentation
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SMP Trainer/Educator
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Needle Theory & Pigment Colour Techniques Certification
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Anatomy & Physiology of the skin for Scalp Micropigmentation Certification
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Camouflaging hair transplant scars with Scalp Micropigmentation
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Hairline Designs and Implementation Certification
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Mastering the Hairline with 5th Ave. PMU Academy
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Barbering Essentials
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Blood borne Pathogens for Body Art & Tattoo Artists
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Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Trevor Greenall - SMP Density Artist & Lead SMP Trainer
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2024 - BEST Rising Star (finalist) for Canada & USA
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SMP Trainer/Educator & Business Coach
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2019- Hairline Design, Density Building and Implementation Certification
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2018- Core Fundamentals for Scalp Micropigmentation
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Needle Theory & Pigment Colour Techniques Certification
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Techniques in Camouflaging Hair Transplant Scars with Scalp Micropigmentation
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Mastering the Hairlines with 5th Ave. PMU Academy
Yvette & Trevor Greenall
Owners & SMP Technicians
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
✅ We will take you from beginning to end, ensuring you boost your confidence as a SMP artist so you can perform at the highest level and make magnificent transformations.
✅ You will be assessed prior to enroling to ensure ethics and basic skills are met.
✅ All of our trainees are required to attend, participate, complete quizzes and perform work on live models to evaluate the full understanding and skill of the SMP process.
✅ On completion of our training course you will receive your certificate and be eligible to apply for insurance and local business registration.
✅ You will be requested to complete Blood Borne Pathogens Certification before or during taking the course.
Frequently asked questions
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