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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?

Registration for Competitions are now OPEN! See below for more information.

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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.

2026 Professional Competitions

Pro Barber Battle

"A hair artist’s vision is to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination, transforming hair into a medium for self-expression and beauty.”

Sunday, May 31 at 3:30p 

WIN a JRL Combo Set (worth $600) & Premiere Barber Battle Trophy 

GUARANTEED REWARDS FOR ALL! 
Each competitor receives a FREE JRL Clipper Set (wor th $165) 

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Nailympia

The World's Leading Nail Competitions

This year’s competition lineup features 6 live competitions, 4 turn-in categories and 4 poster categories, giving pros multiple ways to showcase their skills.

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Learn more at nailympia.com/orlando

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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.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

9:05a – Gel Polish Nails
10:45a – Acrylic Competition Style Nails
12:30p– Gel Competition Style Nails
2:30p – Joy of Nails

MONDAY, JUNE 1

8:00a– Salon Nails
10:40a – Stiletto Nails

*Above schedule reflects report times

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – mail into Premiere office to arrive by May 20
SATURDAY, MAY 30 – turn in at Show Pass Assistance in West D Lobby
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 9:15a – 11:00a – turn into the competition arena

  • Flat Art Boxed [Theme: The Zodiac]
  • Runway Nails [Theme: Industrialist Couture]
  • Reality Nails [3 Themes: Bauhaus, Pointillist, Cubist]
  • To Stiletto & Beyond [Theme: Old Curiosity Shop] 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – Poster Digital Files due

  • Extreme Poster Competition
  • Manicure Poster Competition – New for 2026
  • Pedicure Poster Competition – New for 2026
  • AI Nail Vision Styling Poster Competition – New for 2026

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

Nailympia News

Get the latest from Nailympia Competitions—top winners, standout moments, and key takeaways from Nailympia and Premiere Shows. Read more to see who came out on top.

Nailympia Anaheim 2026: The Results Read More » 

Student Competitions

Student Barber Battle

Barber students go head-to-head, showcasing skill, passion, and fresh techniques in a high-energy battle that proves the future of barbering is in good hands.

Monday, June 1 at 2:30p 

WIN a Full Combo Set (worth $600) & Premiere Student Barber Battle Trophy 

Must be a student actively enrolled in cosmetology or barber school 

GUARANTEED REWARDS FOR ALL! 
Each competitor receives a FREE JRL Clipper Set (wor th $165) 

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How to Add on Competitions

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