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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

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.

Nailympia

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.

POWERED BY

PRESENTED BY

Multiple Ways to Compete

Whether you thrive under the spotlight of live competition or prefer the precision and control of working from your own space, there are multiple ways to showcase your artistry.

FLAT ART
RUNWAY NAILS
REALITY NAILS
TO STILETTO & BEYOND
EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

GEL POLISH NAILS 
ACRYLIC COMPETITION STYLE
GEL COMPETITION STYLE 
THE JOY OF NAILS
SALON NAILS
STILETTO NAILS

Nailympia Premiere Cup

The Nailympia Premiere Cup represents excellence at the highest level of the nail industry. This is more than a trophy — it’s a title that elevates your industry persona, strengthens your credibility, and places your artistry on a national stage.

To be eligible for the Nailympia Premiere Cup, contestants must:

  • Compete at two of the three Premiere Shows in the USA:
    Anaheim, Orlando, and San Antonio

  • Enter four or more qualifying competitions

  • Have scores calculated from the following categories:

    • P&W Competition Nails in L&P Acrylic

    • Joy of Nails

    • Salon Nails

    • Flat Art

    • Reality Nails

The Nailympia Premiere Cup winner is determined by cumulative scores across these divisions.

This is your opportunity to compete across the USA and define your industry persona through excellence, discipline, skill, talent, and self-belief. Winning the Premiere Cup:

  • Opens doors to new opportunities and collaborations

  • Builds trust with clients, brands, and industry professionals

  • Strengthens your authority as a top-tier nail competitor

  • Positions you within Nailympia and Premiere history

Earn your place. Claim your space. Become part of nail industry history.

VIEW THE 2025 WINNERS VIEW THE 2025 WINNERS

Learn more at nailympia.com/orlando

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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Contact our Customer Service Team at [email protected] or (800) 335-7469.  

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