Welcome to the Inkd SMP Academy 

Are you looking for a complete career change, wanting to up-skill your SMP knowledge or add a new service into your business? Then our online & in person training programs are just what you will need to become an expert in cosmetic hair loss solutions and make your mark in the SMP industry! 

Inkd SMP Academy is a world leading Scalp Micropigmentation training provider with monthly groups across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. Our training programs are designed to give business owners, established artists and beginners wanting to become SMP pros, the knowledge, tools & guidance to do so. 

Our courses are your VIP fast track ticket into the multi billion dollar hair loss industry. If you’re ready to become financially free through your own self employment in the beauty industry then THIS is the training for you!

Unlock Your Future With Inkd SMP's Training Programs

Scalp Micropigmentation is the fastest growing solution to hair loss world wide. As the treatment gains more popularity, the industry is taking off at an exciting and rapid rate world wide!


Being an SMP artist is truly rewarding: you have the potential to change lives, be creative, be your own boss and make a great income. Our students come from all backgrounds and life stages! 

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 Director & CEO

Ana James

Completing 6 SMP certifications to date, Ana James (AJ) is an internationally respected artist and SMP specialist educator.

She is renowned for her signature 3D realism tattoo style and is one of the most successful artists and studio owners across Australia and New Zealand.

AJ is the go-to mentor for experienced SMP artists looking to level up their businesses, knowledge and results!

She is one of few accredited PMU trainers in Australia and holds a Cert IV TAE Trainer and Assessor certification.

​​She has designed Inkd SMP's training courses to not only be well structured, highly informative and on par with accredited programs, but to also cover all the key theory and knowledge that other SMP trainings miss time and time again.


Beyond the Basics


"No matter your SMP experience level, the information in this course will level up your entire SMP business and mentality!


My goal is for everyone in my circle to be successful SMP industry leaders and see you grow thriving businesses that help others through this amazing art.


I know what it takes to build and scale a successful SMP business from scratch in 2024 ...

I use modern teaching methods and simplified explanations to help you learn much more than just the basics and include proven methods unique to my technique backed by real life examples.


It's Beyond the Basics. And I'm soo excited for you to get started!"


Peace and love,

Ana James

Inkd SMP Director