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Competitions

Unleash Your Creativity

To be the best, you have to beat the best. 
Premiere Orlando is bringing its BIGGEST competition lineup yet! Go head-to-head with top professionals from across the country and compete for glory. Whether you're a barber, makeup artist, or student, there's a competition waiting for you. Think you have what it takes?

Stay tuned for 2026 competitions.

Why Compete?

STAND OUT
Demonstrate your unique artistry to industry leaders and fellow stylists

BUILD CONNECTIONS
Forge valuable relationships that can elevate your career 

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS
Improve your skillset by working on live models in a fast-paced setting.

2025 Professional Competitions

Shattered Mid-length Bob With Bangs

Competitors showcased their skills by transforming layers into a textured, almost “shaggy” look—adding volume and movement to bobs that landed between chin and shoulder length. 

POWERED BY

Congratulations to first place winner Lina Belyanskaya, second place winner John Marcel Lopez, and third place winner Leslie Morrison.

The Ultimate Barber Battles

Barbers and grooming pros brought their A-game to the stage, going head-to-head in the Best “Men’s Final Look” competition. Talent from across the country showcased precision, creativity, and next-level technique.

Due to demand, this year featured two Barber Battle competitions—doubling the energy and the competition.

POWERED BY

SPONSORED BY

Congratulations to first place winner Carlos Flores, second place winner Gastaw Varqas, and third place winner Aairc Youmans.

Neo-warriors: The Future Of Beauty & Power

Competitors wowed the crowd by creating breathtaking makeup looks that blended color, texture, precision, and intricate detail—turning artistry into a show-stopping moment on the competition stage.

POWERED BY

Congratulations to first place winner Emily Baker.

Nailympia Competitions

Nail artists showed off next-level creativity and technique at Premiere Orlando!
This year’s competition lineup featured 5 mail-in categories and 6 live, on-site battles, giving pros multiple ways to showcase their skills.

5 Mail-In Competitions

  • Flat Art
  • Runway Nails
  • Reality Nails
  • To Stiletto & Beyond
  • Extreme Nail Styling Poster

 6 Live, On-Site Competitions

  • Gel Polish Nails (NEW in 2025)
  • Acrylic Competition Style (NEW in 2025)
  • Gel Competition Style (NEW in 2025)
  • The Joy of Nails
  • Salon Nails
  • Stiletto Nails

Learn more at nailympia.com/orlando

POWERED BY

PRESENTED BY

VIEW THE 2025 WINNERS VIEW THE 2025 WINNERS

Student Competitions

Student Barber Battle

The next generation of barbers took the stage in an unforgettable showdown of talent and creativity. Barber students went head-to-head, showcasing skill, passion, and fresh techniques in a high-energy battle that proved the future of barbering is in good hands.

POWERED BY

SPONSORED BY

Congratulations to first place winner Gilbert Luviano, second place winner Jorge Casimiro, and third place winner Rafael Reynoso.

How to Add on Competitions

  1. You’ll need a valid show pass to compete!

  2. During registration, select the competition(s) you wish to enter.
    You can easily search by competition name or day.

  3. Make sure to submit payment to finalize your competition entry.
    You’ll receive a confirmation email for both your show pass and competition sign-up.

 

Already Registered? Access your registration dashboard by clicking the link in your confirmation email (from: [email protected]), or sign in with your email and password. Once you're in your dashboard, navigate to the "Education Information" tab and click "Edit Information" to start adding. Don’t forget to complete your payment to secure your spot!

 

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