Enforcement of the Rules:

The enforcement of the rules as specified in this official document, drafted by the WULOP Headquarters in Turkey, is monitored by the national representative during the semifinals. These rules also apply during the final. All participants must fully comply with the championship rules. In case of non-compliance, sanctions may be imposed as determined by the national representative during the semifinals, or disqualification may follow. In the final, the WULOP Headquarters has the authority to impose sanctions or determine disqualification.

Tardiness, Non-Participation, or Cancellations:

If a participant or model is late, does not participate, or cancels on the day of the event, the participant is automatically disqualified. No refunds will be given in such cases.

Attendance Before the Competition:

Participants must be present at the semifinals venue at least ONE HOUR before the scheduled application time, together with their live model. Participants are responsible for finding their own model. All responsibilities related to the model lie with the participant.

See Competition Schedule

Rule Compliance During the Application:

During the application, the jury will monitor compliance with the rules and report any violations. It is mandatory to photograph all models both before and after the procedure. Photos must be taken without makeup on the skin or treatment area, both before and after the procedure.

Procedure Time:

The total time for the procedure, including modeling, is 2.5 hours. An additional 15 minutes is given for preparation and cleaning of the workspaces. Hygiene floor jury members will check the work environment, the readiness of the model, and give approval to start the application.

Leaving the Room During the Application:

Neither participants nor models may leave the room from the beginning of the application period until the end of the competition. The hygiene floor jury members have the authority to disqualify anyone who violates this rule. If a model or participant needs to go to the restroom during the competition, they may only leave the room under the supervision of a hygiene floor jury member.

Models:

Models may not have makeup or previous permanent makeup on their face. They must complete a consent form on-site acknowledging that they are aware of the rules, their responsibilities, and the procedures to be applied. Models must also give written consent for photos and videos to be taken, including full-face and close-up shots, before, during, and after the procedure.

Model Age:

Only individuals over 18 years of age can serve as models. Models must wear a white t-shirt and black pants.

Participant Outfit:

Participants must wear an all-white outfit (t-shirt, pants, and shoes). Before starting the procedure, they are required to wear a disposable, long-sleeved white surgical gown. Compliance with this dress code is mandatory, and participants are responsible for wearing the correct outfit and bringing their own disposable white gown.

Model Safety Measures:

Models must wear white shoe covers when lying on the treatment table. Participants are responsible for providing these shoe covers.

Non-Compliance with Dress Code:

Participants who do not comply with the dress code will not be allowed into the competition zone. If necessary, white disposable gowns and shoe covers can be purchased at the entrance for €15 per set.

Hygiene Rules:

Participants must adhere to all mandatory hygiene rules prescribed by law, including tying long hair into a ponytail or bun, wearing hair caps, and wearing face masks (covering nose and mouth) for themselves and their models.

Use of Disposable Materials:

All removable parts such as needles and cartridges must be in sterile disposable packaging. Wearing disposable nitrile gloves is mandatory, and they may be any color except black, which is not allowed during the competition. Hands must be washed or disinfectant applied before putting on disposable gloves.

Removal of Accessories:

All accessories such as bracelets, watches, and rings must be removed during the procedure. The model's skin must be cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate alcohol-based product before the application.

Tools and Equipment:

Pencils used for designing eyebrows, lips, or eyeliners must be sharpened with a new, sterile sharpener, and the skin must be disinfected. All products used during the procedure must be wrapped in plastic wrap, and the cables of the devices must be covered with a plastic sleeve.

Changing Gloves:

Participants must change gloves when touching anything other than the model's skin or wrapped instruments. If instruments such as ink bottles, work tables, chairs, lamps, or massage tables are touched during the procedure, gloves must be removed and new gloves put on before touching the skin again.

Phone Usage:

Phones must be disinfected, wrapped in plastic wrap, and may only be used for taking photos. Making calls, checking messages, WhatsApp, emails, or social media during the competition is prohibited. Phones must be set to silent, and it is recommended to enable airplane mode to avoid distractions.

Compliance with Local Hygiene Rules:

Participants must adhere to all local and national mandatory hygiene rules for this application.

Workspace/Organization:

Participants are responsible for the safety of the procedures they apply, as they are responsible for the health of the model and the results of their work. The work area must be cleaned and disinfected according to hygiene regulations after the application. All used disposable materials must be disposed of according to hygiene regulations. All hygiene regulations must be fully complied with according to national rules and WULOP rules.

Work Environment and Equipment for Participants:

The organizer provides each participant with a workspace that includes the following:

Organization:

• Work bed/massage table
• Power outlet
• Trash can
• Stool (if you prefer to work on a rotating stool, participants can bring their own)
• Tool trolley
• Lamp (if you prefer to work with your own lamp(s), participants can bring their own)

Bringing Own Equipment:

You may bring your own work chair and lighting to work as optimally as possible. Please let us know in advance.

Responsibility for Materials:

All other materials and equipment must be brought by the participant.

Checklist of Materials Required During the Application:

• Device, pen, power supply, etc.
• Extension cord
• Disposable materials such as needles and cartridges, gloves, microbrushes, hair cap, cotton pads, cotton swabs, etc.
• Pigment (according to legal requirements - EU)
• Skin disinfectant/hand disinfectant
• Modeling pencil, brush, sharpener
• Anesthetic ointment (only for open skin and at own risk/based on legal regulations)
• White surgical gown (disposable)
• White shoe covers
• Mirror
• Tweezers, etc. (other materials needed for the application)
• …………. (Bring all the materials you need to deliver perfect work!)