INKD SMP International Training Academy
- World Renowned Training Experts
- Online SMP Course
- Self paced, lifetime access
- Over 100 SMP lessons & video tutorials
- For all experience levels
- Certificate upon completion
Online SMP Course Worldwide
Are you looking to upskill your SMP knowledge, add a new service to your business, or change careers? Our online and in-person training programs can make you an expert in cosmetic hair loss solutions and help you thrive in the SMP industry!
INKD SMP Academy is a leading provider of Scalp Micropigmentation training, offering monthly programs across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. Our courses are designed for business owners, established artists, and beginners aiming to become SMP pros.
Our programs offer a fast track into the multi-billion-dollar hair loss industry, helping you achieve financial freedom through self-employment in the beauty sector. Learn the art and science of this life-changing treatment from the comfort of your home.
AJ, with experience in over 2000+ SMP treatments and trainings, will share all the knowledge you need. This self-paced online course is essential for those interested in SMP and is a prerequisite for our hands-on training.
What is Scalp Micropigmentation?
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a life changing, game changing and transformative solution to hair loss! It is a unisex cosmetic procedure that involves tattooing the scalp to create the illusion of new hair follicles. Pigment is deposited below the epidermis layer using a stippling or dotting method.
Scalp micropigmentation offers a non-surgical and non-invasive solution for individuals seeking to address hair loss, create the look of a shaved head, or enhance their existing hairstyle. It provides a natural looking alternative to hair transplants or other hair restoration methods, and can significantly boost self-confidence and self-esteem!
Before & After SMP
Leading SMP Experts
Your training is the foundation to your artistry and one of the most important investments in your SMP career – to be a great artist you must train with great artists.
Inkd SMP is one of the busiest and top rated SMP studios in all of Australia. We have transformed the lives of 1500+ clients, and over 200 students since 2019. We’re in high demand for our signature 3D realism tattoo style and hyper realistic hairlines.
When you train with us, you’re training with SMP experts who perform hundreds of treatments per year, we aren’t just trainers! Our course was designed with YOU as the student in mind and features a science and experience based curriculum.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Unrivalled Expertise:
Our director and lead trainer Ana James is 7X SMP certified and teaches monthly classes across Australia, New Zealand, Canada & USA. She has overseen over 1500 SMP treatments to date.
2. Renowned World Wide:
Our online mentoring program is also the industry’s #1 trusted by experienced artists worldwide who want to LEVEL UP their knowledge and businesses. We cover all the key theory, advanced techniques and skills that other SMP trainings miss time and time again.
3. Cutting-Edge Techniques:
Stay ahead of the curve with training that incorporates the latest SMP techniques and advancements. We teach your own signature 3D realism technique using proven online and hands on components.
4. Personalised Guidance:
Small classes so you receive individualised attention and guidance tailored to your skill level and aspirations. Ongoing mentoring to help you grow and succeed. with supportive and encouraging trainers. You’ll join our international community of artists!
Community not Competition
Welcome to the Inkd SMP Family!
Our signature methods have been simplified with you as the student in mind. Feeling lost in the complexities of scalp micropigmentation is normal. That is why we have created this internationally recognised training program and community to help new and upcoming SMP artists become experts with ease.
- Online course for pre-study
- Hands on experience
- Taught by Cert IV Trainer
- Full Pro SMP kit included
- Highly experienced experts
What’s included
100+ module online course with lifetime access.
- In-depth video demonstrations, tutorials and more
- Practice task submission checkpoints
- Access to Inkd SMP’s exclusive interactive mentoring classroom
- Be a part of our SMP community with artists and trainers worldwide!
- Product list, Supplier list & exclusive discount codes
- Example client consultation forms, waivers and templates
- 30 page PDF SMP & Workbook
- Comprehensive Q&A Library
- Ability to ask questions directly to Ana about SMP and this course!
- Official Inkd SMP Certificate of Completion
Our online SMP course not only covers everything you need to know to start your career in SMP but how you can establish yourself as an artist and grow your business.
Ongoing Mentoring
Following completion of your online course our team will be available for ongoing mentoring and skills assistance via our interactive and exclusive online school community!
Interactive forum style platform.
- Monthly webinar updates
- Panel of expert artists and trainers
- Get assistance and feedback on your work
- Marketing and branding pros
- Lessons and chats organised by treatment
- See other student wins
- Supportive worldwide network of artists.
Australia based students are welcome to shadow our Melbourne team in studio.
Discounted rates are available if you wish to add on in person training after purchasing our online course. Available for all our in person training locations and options.
Our team is here to support you along your new or continued journey in SMP!
SMP Pro Kit
Our favourite SMP essentials.
Use exactly what we use to achieve natural results.
- Wireless machine
- Needles: 3 full boxes
- 5pm Shadow SMP pigment
- Neutraliser pigment
- Ink pots
- Inkd SMP study guide
- And more!
Meet your Trainer
Ana James – INKD SMP
Inkd SMP Director and lead trainer Ana James (AJ) is a highly experienced SMP expert, renowned within the industry for her ultra natural work.
AJ holds a Cert IV Trainer and Assessor Certification and is one of few PMU trainers is who is officially qualified to create and design Accredited courses. She has designed Inkd SMP’s training courses to be well structured, highly informative and on par with accredited programs.
Ana is passionate about long term client happiness and healed results and is regarded as one of the SMP’s industry’s most skilled artists and successful business women.
Online course details
No experience required.
Please note that online training should be used as a learning tool to enhance your technique and improve your SMP knowledge. We always advise in person training be completed in combination. All online course students will receive discounted rates for in person training.
Customised ZOOM + Online Course mentoring packages with AJ are available for those who cannot attend in person classes. Please contact us directly VIA email or Whatsapp if you’d like to discuss your options.
Beginner’s SMP course – no experience required!
Our mission is ensure every student leaves our training course confident, competent and excited to start performing SMP treatments straight away! We follow a structured course curriculum with both online pre study and in person hands on components.
Our course covers skills and advanced techniques that our team use daily to get natural, realistic results for every client. We go over everything from technique and essential theory, to background knowledge of the skin and anatomy. We see dozens of SMP repair jobs yearly and teach you not only what to do, but what NOT to do.
No experience necessary – we teach you correct methods from scratch.
An included bonus is AJ’s proven SMP business roadmap and step by step guide to sales and consultations that will propel you ahead in this specialised industry.
“I know what it takes to build a successful SMP business from scratch in 2024 and use modern teaching methods to help our students learn much more than just the basics” – AJ
AJ’s roadmap to starting and scaling your SMP business.
- Improving your mindset and motivation
- SMP science and anatomy
- Pre/post care
- Health & safety compliance
- Inkd SMP simplified pigment ratios
- Matching hair colours.
SMP Treatment types
- Inkd SMP signature 3D realism technique
- Mapping and designing hairlines
- Sessions 1-2 hairline and density treatments
- Undetectable blends
- SMP and hair transplants
- Alopecia and SMP
- Working with dark skin tones
- Men’s density treatment
- Women’s hairline & baby hair density
- Scar camouflage
- SMP refresh sessions
- Troubleshooting skin types and unexpected healed results
- Unique client case studies
Social media and marketing
- Nailing client consultations
- SMP Sales process
- Online Q&A sections
- Inkd SMP certificate of completion
- 20% off all 5pm Shadow SMP products
- and MORE!
Course Investment: USD $1990 or USD $1400 without kit.
Buy SMP Pro Kit Here
This course is 100% tax deductible.
Gain instant access and start your study today!
The recommended Pro Kit is not included in the price of this online course.
The complete Inkd SMP pro kit!
Our favourite SMP essentials:
- Black Mast Archer 3.5 stroke machine
- Needles : 3 full boxes
- 5pm Shadow black pigment
- Permablend Neutraliser pigment
- White hairline pencil
- Black hairline marker
- 12mm pigment pots
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Petroleum jelly
- Dilution glass bottle
- Tattoo diffuser bottle
- Bandage wrap
- Tattoo skin
- Inkd SMP study guide
Our Students said
Ready to get started?
INKD SMP is respected worldwide for our professionalism and ultra-realistic results – by achieving an INKD SMP Scalp Micropigmentation training certificate, your clients will know you’ve been vetted for and assessed by AJ herself personally.
We take pride in our work and that includes training – to receive a certificate our students must complete all skills and hands-on assessments to the high standard we expect.
Contact our team for training enquiries. Please provide your phone number so we may contact you.
FAQ'S
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a life changing, game changing and transformative solution to hair loss! It is a unisex cosmetic procedure that involves tattooing the scalp to create the illusion of new hair follicles. Pigment is deposited below the epidermis layer using a stippling or dotting method.
Scalp micropigmentation offers a non-surgical and non-invasive solution for individuals seeking to address hair loss, create the look of a shaved head, or enhance their existing hairstyle. It provides a natural looking alternative to hair transplants or other hair restoration methods, and can significantly boost self-confidence and self-esteem!
This is one of the very few educational investments that has the potential to cover it’s cost back very fast – within the first few clients!
The average Scalp Micropigmentation treatments cost from $2000 – 4000 based on the treatment type.
Each treatment requires 2-4 sessions to complete, with each session also lasting 2 – 4 hours.
As a new artist taking only ONE new client a week at the lowest price of $2000 each, that’s a possibility to earn $104 000 per year, with no capped potential!
Please note – these are Australian estimations*