The final day of the PMU Universe Awards 2026 was marked by professional competitions and high-caliber performances from a diverse field of international contestants.
March 30th signaled the grand finale of the PMU Universe Awards 2026, featuring a series of major activities, including the I’M MASTER PMU UNIVERSE 2026 international competition and a large-scale Gala Awards night. Following two days of specialized conferences featuring global experts, the third day brought an electrifying atmosphere. This was the most anticipated event, where permanent makeup (PMU) artists from numerous countries gathered to compete in a world-class professional environment.
Throughout Day 3, the competition categories were conducted with intense focus. In the 3D Latex segments, the audience witnessed incredibly intricate works of art. In the Eyebrow Shading category, My Linh Huynh was excellently crowned Champion, followed by 1st Runner-up Pham Thi Tuyet Loan and 2nd Runner-up Nguyen Quy Quy; the Talent Awards were presented to Tran Thu Thuy and Le Quoc Khanh. The Hairstroke category also saw a convincing victory by Champion My Dinh, 1st Runner-up Heo Ut, and 2nd Runner-up Kieu Van Tran. Meanwhile, Le Viet Hieu claimed the top spot in the Lip Blushing category, surpassing 1st Runner-up Ruby Vu and 2nd Runner-up Kim Thuy.
Notably, the Fantasy on 3D Latex category named Lien Nguyen as Champion, while the prestigious title of All-Round Master on 3D Latex went to Tran Thi Ngoc (1st Runner-up Kim Thuy, 2nd Runner-up Kim Thanh). The Combination Eyebrows on 3D Latex technique also found its Champion in Nhu Quynh, alongside 1st Runner-up Le Thuy Duong and 2nd Runner-up Do Linh.
The heat of the competition intensified as contestants moved to the On-Model segments. In the Eyebrow Shading on Model category, Champion Tinh Vu delivered a stellar performance, alongside 1st Runner-up Nguyen Thu Trang and 2nd Runner-up Huong Thu Nguyen. The Hairstroke on Model category honored Champion Thanh Vo and 1st Runner-up Kanchana Waikru. In the Lip Blushing on Model segment, Trinh Luyen emerged as the Champion, while Duong Huong became the standout name in the SMP (Scalp Micro Pigmentation) category. Finally, the Combination Eyebrows on Model category announced Do Linh as Champion, with 1st Runner-up Thao Bui and 2nd Runner-up Nguyen Quy Quy.
The International Red Carpet and PMU Universe Awards 2026 Gala, themed “The Colors of Heritage,” took place in the evening, marking unforgettable moments for this year’s event. Beyond the professional technical awards, the gala atmosphere was heightened by special honorary awards, including Best National Costume, Best Face, Best Dressed, and the prestigious King & Queen of the Night.
The event space gathered leading experts, artists, guests, and brand representatives. The winners not only received trophies and global certifications but also opened doors to brilliant career advancement. The event did more than just honor talent in the PMU industry; it contributed to fostering international connections and elevating the status of the Vietnamese beauty industry on the global map.