Elite Scalp Micropigmentation Certification & Business Accelerator

Master a High-Value Skill. Transform Your Career. Change Someone’s Confidence.

What if your next high-ticket client is already sitting in your barber chair? 

Your client is losing hair. They trust you. They want a solution. But without the specialized skills to help, that opportunity—and the revenue it represents—goes somewhere else.

Imagine becoming the professional who can help restore the appearance of their hairline, transform how they see themselves, and earn premium treatment fees for your expertise.

THE OM SPA ACADEMY EXPERIENCE™

Elite Scalp Micropigmentation Certification & 90-Day Business Accelerator can open an entirely new chapter in your career.

During this transformative hybrid training and 90-day mentorship journey, you’ll gain the technical precision, artistic confidence, practical experience, and business knowledge to begin your professional path in Scalp Micropigmentation.

You’ll learn how to create realistic hair follicle impressions, design natural-looking hairlines, visually restore density, and develop a premium service business around your new expertise.

What could this mean for your earning potential?

• 1 SMP client at $1,600 = $1,600 gross revenue
• 2 SMP clients = $3,200 gross revenue
• 5 SMP clients = $8,000 gross revenue

That’s the equivalent of approximately 46, 91, or 229 haircuts at $35 each—before expenses, taxes, and treatment time.

These are illustrative service revenue scenarios, not guaranteed earnings. Treatment fees, appointment time, and the number of sessions depend on each client’s needs.

PHASE 1 — ONLINE PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Skin Science & Professional Safety

• Scalp anatomy, skin physiology, and wound healing
• Hair growth cycles, alopecia, and common hair loss patterns
• Skin types, scalp conditions, and treatment contraindications
• Bloodborne pathogens, infection prevention, and cross-contamination control
• Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization principles, and safe workspace setup
• Client health screening, contraindications,  informed consent, and aftercare

Pigments, Equipment & Technical Fundamentals

• Pigment composition, color theory, and undertone assessment
• Pigment selection for different skin tones
• Machine setup, needle configurations, and equipment preparation
• Needle depth, hand speed, pressure, and implantation consistency
• Understanding pigment retention, fading, and healed results
• Identifying and preventing common technical mistakes

Third-party Bloodborne Pathogens certification and applicable local professional requirements must be completed separately as required.

PHASE 2 — DAY 1: THE ART OF HAIRLINE DESIGN & FOLLICLE REPLICATION

Learn to create results that look natural—not like an obvious tattoo.

• Facial analysis, proportions, and professional hairline mapping
• Soft, feathered, natural hairline designs
• Sharp, defined barber-style edge-up hairlines
• Receding temple and frontal hairline restoration
• Realistic follicle size, spacing, distribution, and placement
• The OM SPA Diamond Pattern Technique for natural-looking follicle arrangement and density
• Machine control, hand positioning, and dot consistency
• Guided practice on synthetic skin
• Live instructor demonstrations and personalized technique correction

Your transformation: Begin developing the artistic judgment and technical control needed to create customized hairlines rather than relying on one generic pattern.

PHASE 3 — DAY 2: ADVANCED DENSITY & REALISTIC SCALP RESTORATION

Take your technique beyond basic dots and into complete SMP treatment planning.

• Full horseshoe hair loss patterns and treatment strategies
• Crown, temple, and frontal scalp coverage
• Density enhancement for thinning hair
• Seamless blending into existing hair
• Soft gradients, layering, and realistic transitions
• Appropriate approaches to scar camouflage
• Treatment sequencing and multi-session planning
• Supervised practical work and model application as arranged
• Individual technique evaluation and corrective feedback
• Professional treatment photography and portfolio development

Your transformation: Understand how to plan and approach different hair loss presentations while developing the confidence to progress toward independent professional practice.

YOUR 90-DAY MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Your Training Ends After Two Days. Your Professional Development Doesn’t.

The first 90 days after training are critical for building consistent technique, creating your portfolio, and developing your first client opportunities.

WEEKLY  GROUP MENTORSHIP

• Weekly online coaching and case discussions
• Submit practice work for professional feedback
• Review hairline designs, follicle placement, and density techniques
• Discuss healed results and common challenges
• Receive guidance on business development, marketing, and consultations

CONTINUED TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT

• Improve consistency, precision, and artistic judgment
• Receive feedback on practice and model photographs
• Learn from other students’ cases and technical corrections
• Build a stronger professional portfolio

BUSINESS & CLIENT ACQUISITION GUIDANCE

• Develop your first 90-day business action plan
• Structure your treatment menu and service investments
• Learn how to attract your first five paying clients
• Practice converting inquiries into consultations
• Discuss marketing challenges and growth opportunities

Your advantage: You don’t have to figure out every technical or business challenge on your own after graduation.

EXCLUSIVE OM SPA BUSINESS STARTUP BLUEPRINT™

Learn the Skill. Build the Business. Create Your Opportunity.

Your education includes practical business resources designed to help you turn your new expertise into a professional service offering.

BUSINESS STARTUP & PREMIUM POSITIONING

• Business setup, insurance considerations, and operational essentials
• Treatment menu design and pricing strategy
• Professional consultation and sales scripts
• Client forms, policies, and follow-up systems
• Brand positioning and local referral opportunities

AI-POWERED MARKETING & SMART BUSINESS SYSTEMS

• Plan up to 30 days of content in one focused working session
• Use AI for social media captions, educational posts, and video ideas
• Create a marketing strategy to reach potential SMP clients
• Discover CRM systems, automated follow-ups, and AI reception tools
• Explore selected GoHighLevel software access and affiliate opportunities, subject to provider terms

EXCLUSIVE GRADUATE RESOURCES

Selected business templates and practical checklists

• Marketing and consultation resources
• Professional tool recommendations
• Guidance on continuing education and business development

Your advantage: Spend less time guessing how to start and more time practicing your craft, building your reputation, and developing client relationships.

WHY LEARN FROM CATRINA TANSEY?

Learn From an Early SMP Practitioner—Not Someone Who Just Discovered the Industry.

Catrina Tansey | Founder, OM SPA Chicago & OM SPA Academy

Catrina began practicing Scalp Micropigmentation more than 12 years ago, when the specialty was still relatively new to the beauty and cosmetic tattooing market.

Her professional background includes:

• 12+ years of hands-on SMP experience
• 30+ years in the beauty industry
• 20+ years specializing in permanent cosmetics
• AAM award-winning permanent makeup artistry
• International education and advanced cosmetic tattooing experience
• Real-world experience building and operating a professional beauty business from the ground

You’ll learn from an experienced practitioner who understands the technical challenges, the importance of natural healed results, and the business decisions that shape a sustainable career.

Not just how to perform SMP—but how to think, evaluate, and develop as a professional artist.

WHO IS THIS EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR?

BARBERS: You already have clients, their trust, and firsthand knowledge of their hair concerns. Add a premium specialty instead of depending exclusively on more haircuts.

ESTHETICIANS & BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS: Expand your treatment menu and enter a specialized service category with higher potential treatment values.

TATTOO & PMU ARTISTS: Develop advanced follicle replication and density techniques to broaden your professional services.

CAREER CHANGERS: Build a new skill and learn the foundations of launching a professional SMP business, even without previous SMP experience.

Limited Enrollment | Small-Group Training