PMU (PERMANENT MAKEUP)

COMPETITION RULES – OMBRE / POWDER BROWS

1. Execution format
   Contestants must perform the entry on Professional 3D Latex Practice Skin.

2. Completion requirements
   Both eyebrows must be fully completed and presented as a final competition piece.

3. Mandatory technique
   The entry must clearly demonstrate the Ombre / Powder Brows technique, with the characteristic powdery shading effect.

4. Gradient effect
   The Front of the brow must have a softer and lighter effect, with the intensity gradually increasing through the Body and Tail of the brow.

5. Color transition
   The Gradient effect must be smooth and seamless, without harsh patches, blotchiness, or visible color boundaries.

6. Brow shape and proportions
   The shape of both eyebrows must ensure balance, symmetry, and harmonious proportions.

7. Brow borders
   The top and bottom borders must be sharp, clear, and professionally executed, while maintaining the natural look of the overall brow.

8. Pigment Saturation
   Pigment must be applied evenly and with control, without color gaps, overly dark areas, or oversaturation.

9. Transitions between brow areas
   The Front, Body, Arch, and Tail must transition harmoniously, creating a balanced and professional overall brow shape.

10. Permitted equipment and materials
    Contestants are allowed to use PMU machines, cartridges/needles, and professional pigments suitable for the Ombre / Powder Brows technique.

11. Prohibited techniques
    The use of hair-mimicking strokes such as Microblading or Hairstroke is not permitted in the finished Ombre Brows design.

12. Authorship of the entry
    The entire entry must be performed by the registered contestant themselves.

13. Originality of the work
    The competition entry must be the contestant's original work and must be created specifically for this competition.

COMPETITION RULES – COMBINATION BROWS

1. Format
   Contestants must perform the entry on Professional 3D Latex Practice Skin.

2. Mandatory Technique
   The finished pair of eyebrows must clearly demonstrate the Combination Brows technique, blending Hairstrokes and Shading.

3. Hairstroke Technique
   Hairstrokes may be performed using Microblading or Machine Hairstrokes.

4. Shading Technique
   The Shading portion must be performed using a professional PMU machine.

5. Combination of Techniques
   Both Hairstrokes and Shading techniques must be clearly defined while being smoothly and naturally blended within the overall eyebrow design.

6. Eyebrow Shape and Proportions
   The shape of both eyebrows must ensure symmetry, balance, and appropriate proportions for the 3D latex model face.

7. Hairstroke Quality
   The strokes must be fine, sharp, and realistic, and arranged according to the natural growth direction of the eyebrow hair.

8. Hairstroke Density and Layout
   The strokes must not be too thick, blurred, overlapping, or overly dense, which would compromise the natural look of the design.

9. Shading Quality
   The shading effect must be smooth, even, and controlled, with no patchy areas or overly dark spots.

10. Eyebrow Front Effect
    The front of the eyebrow (Front) must have a soft and gently gradient effect, without being too dark or appearing as a solid block of color.

11. Arch and Tail Definition
    The arch (Arch) and tail (Tail) must be clearly defined while maintaining the softness and natural appearance of the overall eyebrow.

12. Permitted Equipment and Supplies
    Contestants may use tattoo pigments/inks, needles or cartridges, and professional PMU equipment suitable for the Combination Brows technique.

13. Authorship of the Entry
    The entire entry must be performed by the registered contestant themselves.

14. Originality of the Work
    The entry must be the contestant's original work and created exclusively for this competition.

COMPETITION RULES – HAIRSTROKE BROWS

1. Execution format
   Candidates perform the test on specialized 3D practice skin made of Latex (Professional 3D Latex Practice Skin).

2. Mandatory technique
   The completed pair of eyebrows must be performed using the hair-creation technique (Hairstroke).

3. Permitted hair-creation methods
   Hair strokes can be performed using Microblading or Machine Hairstrokes.

4. Prohibited techniques
   It is not permitted to apply Powder, Ombre, or Machine Shading techniques in this competition category.

5. Completion requirements
   Both eyebrows must be fully completed and presented as a final competition entry.

6. Eyebrow shape and proportions
   The shape of both eyebrows must ensure symmetry, balance, and proportions suitable for the 3D practice skin model face.

7. Hair stroke quality
   The hair strokes must be fine, sharp, and naturally positioned, while following the growth direction of real eyebrow hair.

8. Direction and flow of hair strokes
   The direction of the strokes must be natural and harmonious, with a logical transition from the Front, Body, Arch, to the Tail of the eyebrow.

9. Density and layout of hair strokes
   The strokes must not be too thick, blurred, overlapping, overly concentrated, or repeated in an unnatural way.

10. Spacing between hair strokes
    It is necessary to maintain reasonable spacing between the strokes, creating a natural, airy, and balanced look for the overall eyebrow.

11. Cleanliness and clarity of pigment
    The pigment application must be clean, uniform, and controlled, while each stroke must be clear, sharp, and easily identifiable.

12. Permitted equipment and materials
    Candidates are allowed to use tattoo pigments/inks, Microblading needles or blades, cartridges/needle tips, and specialized PMU equipment suitable for the Hairstroke technique.

13. Authorship of the entry
    The entire entry must be performed by the registered candidate themselves.

14. Originality of the work
    The competition entry must be the candidate's original work and performed exclusively for this competition.

LIPS BLUSH COMPETITION RULES

1. Execution format
   Contestants must perform the entry on specialized 3D Latex practice skin (Professional 3D Latex Practice Skin).

2. Scope of execution
   Contestants must perform the tattoo on the entire upper and lower lip area.

3. Lip shape and proportions
   The lip shape must ensure symmetry, harmony, and suitability with the natural anatomical structure of the 3D practice skin model.

4. Lip contour
   The lip contour must be sharp, neat, and professionally defined, while still maintaining the natural look of the overall lip.

5. Pigment consistency
   Pigment must be applied evenly and uniformly across the entire lip area being worked on.

6. Color coverage
   The finished color must achieve even, smooth coverage, with no patchy areas, gaps, or unnaturally dark spots.

7. Permitted colors
   Contestants may use a single color or a professionally mixed color blend suitable for the competition entry design.

8. Permitted techniques
   Techniques such as Gradient, Aquarelle, Watercolor, Ombre, or Soft-Shading are all accepted in this competition category.

9. Finishing effect requirements
   The final result must demonstrate smooth color transitions, harmony, and meet professional Lip Blush technical standards.

10. Contour control
    Do not outline too heavily or create coarse, heavy-colored, and unnatural lip contours.

11. Permitted equipment and materials
    Contestants are allowed to use PMU machines, cartridges/needles, and specialized tattoo pigments/inks suitable for the Lip Blush technique.

12. Authorship of the entry
    The entire entry must be performed by the registered contestant themselves.

13. Originality of the work
    The competition entry must be the contestant's original work and be performed exclusively for this competition.

COMPETITION RULES – SHADING EYELINER

1. Format of execution
   Contestants perform the entry on Professional 3D Latex Practice Skin specifically designed for permanent makeup.

2. Requirements for completion
   Both eyes must be fully completed and presented as a final competition piece.

3. Mandatory technique
   The finished piece must clearly demonstrate the Shading Eyeliner technique, combining the eyeliner contour with the characteristic shading effect.

4. Eyeliner contour
   The eyeliner contour must be sharp and clear at the lash line, while being integrated with the shading part that is clearly identifiable in the overall design.

5. Quality of Shading effect
   The shading effect must be soft, smooth, and even, without patchy areas, gaps, or unwanted lines.

6. Color transition
   The transition from the dark eyeliner area to the softer shading area must be gradual, seamless, and harmonious, without creating harsh color boundaries.

7. Symmetry and balance
   Both eyes must demonstrate symmetry, balance, and precise proportions in the overall design.

8. Shape and design structure
   The shape of the eyeliner contour and the shading effect must enhance the natural eye shape, while being suitable for the anatomical structure of the 3D practice skin.

9. Handling of inner and outer corners
   The inner corner (Inner Corner) and outer corner (Outer Corner) must be handled neatly, clearly, and with professional finishing.

10. Pigment Saturation
    The density of the pigment must be controlled and evenly distributed, avoiding overly dark, patchy, or oversaturated conditions.

11. Equipment and materials allowed
    Contestants are allowed to use professional PMU machines, cartridges/needle tips, and permanent makeup pigments/inks suitable for the Shading Eyeliner technique.

12. Author of the entry
    The entire competition piece must be performed by the registered contestant themselves.

13. Originality of the work
    The submitted entry must be the contestant's original work and must be performed exclusively for this competition.