Compete in 2027
Six divisions, live and online. Compete on the floor in waxing, sugaring or facial massage, or treat a real client over eight weeks in skincare. Entry is $195 per category, and international players are welcome.
Skincare case studies close 15 June 2027. Send yours early: entries that arrive in the final three weeks may not get the same promotion.
How to enter The Skin Games
You need a licence valid where you work. Where no licence exists, a recognised diploma or certificate is accepted.
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Pick your categories
Choose from six divisions. You can enter more than one, at $195 each.
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Prepare for your division
Live divisions are judged on the floor in Dallas. For skincare, choose a client who can attend every appointment across eight weeks.
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Practise to the rules
Rehearse your live work against the official brief, or set up your skincare photos once and keep them the same throughout.
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Plan for Dallas
Live players and all finalists need to be there. Get your Players Pass and room early.
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Skincare: submit by 15 June 2027
Upload photos, case study and videos on the official site. Read the rules twice before you send.
Find your category
Skincare
Treat one real client over eight weeks and show the results.
Categories: Acne, Age Management, Compromised Skin, Holistic, New Esthetician, Open, Open Medical, Pigmentation, Classic Esthetics
Waxing
Sugaring
Brow and Lash
Live and online paths.
Categories: Brow Lamination, Lash Lift
Facial Massage
Performed live, judged on technique, flow and touch.
Compassion
For skin professionals using their skills to support their community or a nonprofit.
Your skincare case study
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Before and after photos
Three views of your client’s skin, taken in the same light at the start and the end.
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Written case study
Up to 10 pages on the official template, covering your assessment, plan, treatments and results.
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Videos
Eight short videos, each under two minutes, showing your treatments.
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Treatment window
One real client, treated over eight weeks (65 days or less).
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Image rules
No filters, skin smoothing or AI editing of any kind.
What it costs
Fees are paid to The Skin Games and are non refundable.
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Category entry
Per category. Each entry is judged on its own, and you can enter a category again with a different client.
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Players Pass
Your pass for the live event in Dallas. The awards dinner show is a separate ticket.
Keep exploring
More from The Skin Games and the directory.
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Guide
Facials explained
Our guide to facials and what they involve.
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Guide
Waxing explained
Our guide to waxing, from prep to aftercare.
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Next
How judging works
How every division is scored.
Questions about the event?
Questions about entries, tickets or rules go straight to the organisers.
Want this for your event?
Everything you see here: a dedicated page, coverage on our blog, social posts on three channels, a newsletter feature and your competitors celebrated on the directory.