Unleash Your Creativity
To be the best, you have to beat the best.
Premiere San Antonio is bringing another BIG competition lineup + new competition categories for 2025! Go head-to-head with top professionals or students from across Texas & the U.S, and compete for glory. Whether you're a barber, makeup artist, or nail artist, 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.
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, August 3 at 3:15p
WIN a JRL Combo Set (worth $600) & Premiere Barber Battle Trophy
GUARANTEED REWARDS FOR ALL!
Each competitor receives a FREE JRL Clipper Set (worth $165)
Nailympia
The World's Leading Nail Competitions
This year’s competition lineup features 6 live competitions, and 8 turn-in categories, giving pros multiple ways to showcase their skills.
Learn more at nailympia.com/sanantonio
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, AUGUST 30
9:15a – Gel Polish Nail
10:45a – Acrylic Competition Style Nails
12:30p– Gel Competition Style Nails
2:15p – Joy of Nails
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
8:00a– Stiletto Nails
10:40a – Salon Nails
*Above schedule reflects report times
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 – mail into Premiere office to arrive by XXX
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 – turn in at Show Pass Assistance in Main Lobby
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 9:15a – 11:00a – turn into the competition arena
- Runway Nails [Theme: The Golden Spiral]
- Reality Nails [3 Themes: Liquid Gold, Shattered & Stained Glass, Cosmic Candy]
- To Stiletto & Beyond [Theme: Time Fracture Dali Style]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 – Poster Digital Files due
- Extreme Poster Competition
- Manicure Poster Competition – New for 2026
- Pedicure Poster Competition – New for 2026
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.
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, August 31 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 (worth $165)
How Register for Competitions
- You’ll need a valid show pass to compete!
- During registration, select the competition(s) you wish to enter.
You can easily search by competition name or day. - 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?
your registration dashboard by clicking the link in your confirmation email (from: premiere@compusystems.com), 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!
Have questions or need assistance?
Contact our Customer Service Team at customerservice@premiereshows.com or (800) 335-7469.
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