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Certification with the SPCP
Board Certification Exam for Permanent Makeup (PMU) to earn
CERTIFIED PERMANENT COSMETIC PROFESSIONAL (CPCP)
The SPCP offers a widely acknowledged and recognized board certification exam for permanent makeup (PMU) & microblading. To obtain this certification, individuals need to:
+ Complete a 100-hour training program
+ Hold a current Bloodborne Pathogens certification
+ Successfully pass a proctored online exam
The Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) satisfies most USA state licensing and is the only certification that meets New Jersey, New Hampshire & Maine regulations.
Board Certification Exam for Paramedical Tattooist to earn
CERTIFIED PARAMEDICAL TATTOO PROFESSIONAL (CPTP)
The SPCP offers the first board certification exam for paramedical tattooing & body art professionals. To obtain this certification, individuals need to:
+ Complete a 100-hour training program with a minimum 20 hours allocated to paramedical procedures.
+ Hold a current Bloodborne Pathogens certification
+ Successfully pass a proctored online exam
The Certified Paramedical Tattoo Professional (CPTP) satisfies most USA state licensing including New Jersey, Maine & New Hampshire regulations.
The SPCP SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) PROGRAM
Get Advice from an industry expert
Members of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, will have direct access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) — experienced CPCP and/or CPTP certified professionals with specialized expertise in permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattooing.
Through the Members Portal, you can submit questions and receive trusted guidance from industry leaders within their area of expertise.
Real answers. Professional insight. Included with your membership.
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What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME)?
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a highly experienced Permanent Cosmetic Professional and SPCP member who holds a current CPCP or CPTP designation and has been selected by the SPCP Board of Directors for their specialized knowledge and professional expertise.
SMEs are recognized leaders within permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattooing who provide guidance, educational insight, and technical support to fellow members. They uphold SPCP standards, ethics, and industry best practices while serving as a trusted resource within the SPCP community.
How the SME Program Benefits SPCP Members
The SPCP Subject Matter Expert (SME) Program gives members direct access to trusted, credentialed leaders within our industry. SMEs are CPCP or CPTP designated professionals who have been selected by the SPCP Board for their proven expertise, ethical standards, and deep understanding of permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattooing.
Through the SPCP Members Portal, members can submit questions and receive professional guidance within each SME’s specialized area. This provides valuable technical support, clarification on industry standards, and insight into best practices and emerging trends — all from experienced professionals who understand the realities of our field.
In addition, SMEs contribute original educational articles each year, ensuring members benefit from ongoing, high-level industry education. The program strengthens the collective knowledge of the SPCP community while reinforcing professional standards, objectivity, and ethical responsibility.
The SME Program is one more way SPCP supports its members — by providing access to credible expertise, encouraging continuing education, and fostering excellence across the permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattoo profession.
For Terms & Conditions of use of the SME service refer to the SPCP TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Articles For Technicians
While many of our articles are geared toward the general public, the articles listed below are specifically intended for technicians.
The Color Brown
Featured Newsletter Article by Elizabeth Finch Howell, CPCP
This article will help you to better understand and how to stay out of trouble with brown pigments.
The majority of clients want shades of brown eyebrows whether it is a blonde (the lightest of the brown tones,) a light brown (darker than blonde,) a medium brown, or a dark brown, (some bordering on the appearance of black.)
Combining Cosmetic Tattooing with Other Surgical Procedures
Featured Newsletter Article by Whitney D. Tope, MPhil, MD
Frequently asked questions by cosmetic tattoo artists concern the advisability of performing cosmetic tattooing in association with other common surgical procedures. Does one negatively affect the results of the other? Can multiple procedures be performed at the same time or at different times? Which should be performed first? How long should one wait before performing the second procedure? The answers to these questions lie in understanding the individual procedures, the changes they create in the skin, and the timing of wound healing.
Good Blood/Bad Blood
Featured Newsletter Article by Marjorie Grimm, CPCP
Frequently students, clients, or observers to Permanent Makeup procedures will become somewhat taken aback that there is blood involved with our procedures. There are those that even fear fainting from the sign of the smallest amount of blood, theirs or others. But blood is important to us as it can tell us some very important things about our client.
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Choosing an Expert Scalp Micropigmentation Or Permanent Cosmetic Trainer
Regulations for licensing and certification are not uniform across states, and few states have developed high enough standards to make sure that trainers in permanent makeup and scalp tattooing are tr... ...more
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March 16, 2025•6 min read
Why Becoming a Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) is a Game-Changer for Your Career
Discover how earning the Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) designation can elevate your career in the permanent cosmetics industry. ...more
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March 13, 2025•2 min read
Ever Been Hacked? Here's what to do
Getting hacked is a horrible experience. You are locked out of tools you take for granted and can't get back in yourself. Here's what you need to know and will have to do to recover. ...more
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December 14, 2024•6 min read
Choosing a Permanent Makeup Technician
Choosing a permanent makeup technician is not as simple as locating a technician in the same manner you would a doctor, dentist, etc. Since there are no uniform regulations in the country, ...more
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October 26, 2024•3 min read
Permanent Eyebrows
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Procedures
October 26, 2024•3 min read
SPCP SIP 'N' SHARE LIVE PRESENTATIONS
7pm (CST) Every 2nd Monday of the month in 2025
Join us for presentations from top industry leaders with opportunity for discussions & questions.
These online live events are FREE to SPCP members and can be accessed via your members portal events page at members.spcp.org
NEXT SIP 'n' SHARE: Monday March 9th, 2026 at 7pm CST
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E-LEARNING
SPCP Online Courses
Learning events & courses offered by the SPCP
Offered by the SPCP
2024 Convention & Trade Show
Watch the replay of the 33rd SPCP Annual Convention that was held live in Dallas, TX in 2024
11 Presenters plus 4 bonus vendor presentations
16 CEU's
1 Year Access
499.00 USD
Discount for members if purchased from Members Portal.
Offered by the SPCP
CPCP Exam Review
Hosted by Judith Culp Pearson CPCP
Live Zoom Session to help candidates prepare for the CPCP & CPTP exam.
Next Session
3rd March at 6pm CST
90 Minutes
$195.00 USD
Offered by the SPCP
Train The Trainer Online
Pre-Requisites: SPCP Professional or lifetime membership & CPCP designation.
Available April 2025
16 Hours
Certificate of CEU's
$495.00
NOW AVAILABLE IN E-READER VERSION!
Areola and Nipple Repigmentation for the Permanent Cosmetic Professional
This SPCP ebook publication contains contributions from some of the most talented paramedical permanent cosmetic professionals in our industry and is the perfect reference companion to an areola/nipple repigmentation course of hands-on instruction.
Obtain a better understanding of the surgical procedures your clients have undergone; learn about design concepts, procedure techniques, and contraindications. View procedural images: before, immediately after, and healed. Included are aftercare tips, sample forms, and an expansive glossary of terms.
The purchase of this book is valid for 3 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP application or renewal.
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