The Largest Scalp Micropigmentation Academy In The World
Leaders SMP Academy
Learn the proven hair tattoo method that helps your clients hide hair loss. All levels welcome.
Our Mission
At Leaders S.M.P. Academy , our mission is to train the next leaders in S.M.P. We empower our students to lead productive lives in and out of the studio. We want our students to combine their newly acquired knowledge with the best parts of their character to become contributing members of the scalp micropigmentation community. We accomplish this mission by providing the highest quality, most comprehensive, and deeply meaningful education to all students.
WHAT IS SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION (SMP)?
SMP is an incredible technique for hiding hair loss for your clients. While it works for men and women, this service is booming in popularity for men. More and more men are turning to PMU so they can look and feel great about themselves.
Today, more than 25% of the world’s population suffers from hair loss, while according to research, 1 in 4 men start losing hair in their thirties.
This makes SMP a perfect addition to your services list.
THE CAREER
We not only teach you the skills to deliver amazing SMP work, we also provice expert support to help you grow your business. With treatments starting around $1,500 and the potential to earn a 6 figure income, SMP can be the best career move you’ve ever made. Great as a stand alone business or add on service to an existing permanent cosmetic or hair related company.
OUR SUPPORT
For those looking for Scalp Micropigmentation training, we offer 6 months of continued support for new practitioners, access to our closed Facebook group, video conference and advanced level courses à la carte such as: the SMP Photo Mockup Course, Barber course, Undo Non-Laser Tattoo Removal and SMP Repair Course.
You will not be alone on your Scalp Micropigmentation career.
EVERYTHING YOU’LL LEARN
- Workstation & Equipment Setup
- Proper Hygiene Procedures
- Mixing Inks
- How to Use Your SMP Device
- Needle Selection
- Drawing Natural Hairlines
- Treating Scars & Alopecia
- Effective Client Consultations
We will teach you the exact techniques used by Leader SMP Master Trainers all around the world.
We provide the highest quality, most comprehensive, and deeply meaningful education to all students.
SMP Is The Best Hair Loss Solution
PATTERN BALDNESS
Over 60% of men and more than 40% of women will experience hair loss in their life. No matter what stage your clients are in, we’ll teach you the best SMP technique.
ALOPECIA
For many women, men, and children, alopecia can seem like an unwinnable struggle. We’ll teach you how to work with clients with alopecia areata to universalis.
SCAR CAMOUFLAGE
Whether it was a hair transplant scar, an injury from an accident, or a surgical scar, we’ll teach you the best way to conceal scars with SMP.
DESNITY
SMP can help add hair density to bald or thin areas for those that have longer hair. It’s ideal to fill in thinner areas or small bald spots.
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3-DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING
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LEARN LEADERS SECRETS TO PERFECT SMP
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STEP-BY-STEP TRAINING FOR ALL LEVEL
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LIFETIME SUPPORT
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HANDS-ON LEARNING
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CERTIFICATE
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LDRSMP ACADEMY TRAINING
Fundamentals
Day 1 – The theory and fundamentals portion of the course will include anatomy of the scalp, hair loss causes & types, micropigmentation, color, technique, density, health & safety, drawing the hairline and more.
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Practice
Day 2 – Comprehensive fundamentals SMP training is focused on intro to SMP,
consultations, drawing the hair line, anatomy of the skin & head, baldness & traditional hair loss treatments and hands on practice on a melon with an S.M.P pen machine.
Application
Day 3 – You’ll learn about sanitation, work station, equipment, mixing your pigments, implanting/application of SMP, hands on supervised practice work with a real model. You’ll learn best practices, pricing and marketing your business.
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PRICING
$4,500
With Basic Kit
Theory workshops.
Hands-on with real models
Certification included
Opportunity for advancement within the academy
$5,500
Basic With Premium kit
SMP Premium Kit (Machine, needles, pigment and more)
Theory workshops
Hands-on with real models
Certification included
Opportunity for advancement within the academy
$2,000
Master class
1 day certification Master Class. We will share our exclusive techniques to help you raise the standards.This option is suitable for practitioners with 6+ months experience in Scalp Micropigmentation.
$1,200
Online Course
Our World Renowned SMP training course is available as an online version which
includes a certification.
*PRICING MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE COUNTRY*
*NO REFUNDS ON ANY TRAININGS*
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Meet the team
Picasso villenas
Co Founder & Master Trainer
A.K.A Picasso Jeff is the CEO and founder of Picasso SMP and Co founder of Leaders SMP Academy has been in the hair industry for more than 9 years. He is an Aveda Institute Beacon Winner (2013), hosted the first ever SMP training at Toni & Guy academy course, and is an internationally trainer and award-winning SMP expert. Jeff started as a barber, launching the popular Chicago, IL barbershop franchise, Rockstar Fades. Picasso SMP is in Chicago , Los Angeles and Austin. Jeff’s was sponsored by the FYT PRO TEAM a team of elite SMP artists from across the world. Jeff is also part of the GHOST UNIT PRO TEAM.
Masoud noory
Co Founder & Master Trainer
Ivan Alvarado
Master Trainer
Ivan is Co-founder of Mili’s Beauty Studio with his wife in Austin, TX and Pro artist at Picasso SMP, he is one of the organizers for the SMP Expo, he is the host for The Scalp Solutions Podcast Latino and key mastermind for the development of Leaders SMP Academy. Ivan is also part of the GHOST UNIT PRO TEAM.
He has many years of working in sales, technical support, customer service and management for some fortune 500 companies. Ivan is passionate about serving people as an SMP artist. Not only by changing lives of men and women alike through SMP, but within the industry itself.
He hopes to bring more awareness about the SMP treatment to the Hispanic community in the U.S and in Spanish speaking countries as well as to inspire and motive new SMP artists around the world.
clayton rush
Master Trainer
Clayton has been in the hair industry for over twenty-four years. He is sponsored by FYT Needles and Ghost Pigment. He is on the FYT PRO TEAM and GHOST UNIT PRO TEAM.
In 1998 he opened his first barbershop and now owns three successful barbershops and a salon. As a multi-award winning master barber he has seen every type of hairline, hair texture, hair color and hair thickness there is. This experience is what separates him from other artists.
KAT TEU
Master Trainer
With over 20 years of teaching experience in various fields, Kat is now one of the top trainers under the LDRSMP banner. His passion to communicate makes him an approachable teacher with an ability to breakdown details of the trade to anyone from any background to learn, grow, and become successful in the world of SMP.
Jay Grewal
Master Trainer
Jay started his SMP journey in 2016 and quickly became recognized as a rising star internationally within the SMP industry.
Jay is a well respected, reputable practitioner who is well known in the SMP industry. Also beside that accolade he is highly recommend by world class hair transplant doctors, from all around the world.
Jay Grewal has been in this industry for a number of years and Elixir Pigmentation London, was founded based on his personal experience of hair loss. Jay started noticing his hair thinning in his early twenties where he underwent a FUE hair transplant.
He is now amongst the highly respected practitioners who has numerous celebrity and VIP clients under his belt.
Katie hubert
Master Trainer
Katie has an extensive background in teaching & coaching, both in cosmetics and sports, and has a passion for teaching others. After playing division 1 hockey, she coached young athletes for 3 years, expanding their knowledge and skill of the game. After graduating from Western University with a business degree, she learned her passion was in the cosmetics industry, giving others the opportunity to look & feel better about themselves. During this time, she taught both introductory & master classes in esthetics services like make up, eyelash extensions and eyebrow PMU. She excels in passing on her knowledge of SMP with LEADERS SMP ACADEMY.
Luis Guevara
Master Trainer
Luis is a certified SMP technician since 2015 who has worked in the hair loss industry since 2009. Over the years, Luis has transformed hundreds of clients’ lives from all over the Midwest by restoring their self-confidence and empowering them to be the best version of themselves. Luis has also worked alongside other top hair loss practices from all over the U.S. teaching them the ins and outs of SMP. He specializes in hair transplant scar camouflage and has mastered the art of hairlines. Luis is certified to train others in SMP by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Se-kyung Kang
Master Trainer
Se-kyung Kang worked as a counseling manager and hair follicle expert at a hair transplant hospital for many years and learned about SMP treatment.
She learned about the effectiveness and potential of ‘SMP Treatment’, and after learning the authentic ‘SMP Treatment’, she was in charge of procedures such as scar management and density enhancement after hair transplantation at the hair transplant hospital.
In 2018, she created the “SCALP_KANG” brand to teach “SMP procedures” in cooperation with hospitals and is currently operating in five hospitals. She was chosen to be part of the FYT Pro Team, which is a team of elite SMP artists from across the world.
