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Competitions

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.

2025 Professional Competitions

Shattered Mid-length Bob

Shattered Mid-length Bob

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

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The Ultimate Barber Battle

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.

The Ultimate Barber Battle

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Nailympia Nail artists

Nailympia

Nail artists it's time to show off next-level creativity and technique at Premiere San Antonio!

This year’s competition lineup features 5 mail-in categories and 6 live, on-site battles, giving you multiple ways to showcase your skills.

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5 Mail-In Competitions

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER
FLAT ART BOXED | THEME: Neon Rodeo
RUNWAY NAILS | THEME: Denim Diva
REALITY NAILS | 3 X THEMES | 3 FULL COVER TIPS
TO STILETTO & BEYOND | THEME: Bubblegum Apocalypse

6 Live, On-Site Competitions

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


Student Competitions

The Ultimate Barber Battle

The Ultimate 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.

How Register for 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?
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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