Nailympia

Your Artistry. Your Arena. Your Moment.

Take your nail artistry to the next level at Nailympia Anaheim, where nail professionals come together to showcase their skills, push creative boundaries and compete on an international stage.

Learn more at nailympia.com/anaheim

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Compete at the Next Level

SHOW YOUR SKILL

Showcase your technique, creativity and attention to detail

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Push your limits, try new techniques and grow your skills

EARN RECOGNITION

Put your artistry on display and celebrate your achievements

Find Your Competition

Explore different ways to compete, with categories designed to showcase a range of nail techniques and creative approaches.

Live Competitions

Showcase your technique and creativity in a live, on-site competition.

French (Pink & White) Competition Style Nails
Gel Polish Manicure
Reality Nails
Salon Nails
Joy of Nails
Stiletto Nails

Poster Categories

Let your nail artistry take center stage through creative poster entries.

Extreme Poster
Manicure Poster
Pedicure Poster
Sculpt & Style Nail Poster

Turn-In Entries

Prepare your entry and show off your skills across a range of techniques and creative themes.

Flat Art Boxed [Theme: Secret Garden]
Runway Nails [Theme: 60s Iconic Fashion]
Full Color Creative [NEW FOR 2027] [Theme: The Cocktail Hour]
To Stiletto & Beyond [Theme: Ice Kingdom]

Image Credit:
Nails, make-up, model, creative concept, styling & photo retouching: Eve Tran @eve_tran | Photography & hair styling: Pin Nguyen

Start planning your Nailympia Anaheim experience:

• Explore competition categories and entry requirements.

• Review the official rules and guidelines.

• Check entry fees, deadlines and competition schedules.

• Secure your Premiere Anaheim show pass and prepare your entries.

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Find Your Entry Level

Whether you're new to recognized nail competitions or an experienced competitor, choosing the right entry level is an important first step.

Novice

Ideal for students and pros who have never participated in any recognized nail competition.

$40

Apprentice

For competitors who have competed before but have not yet won a recognized competition. This is also the entry level for educators.

$50

Master

For competitors who have placed first in a recognized nail competition or have been ranked as a Top Competitor.

$60

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.

Ready to Compete?

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.

Have questions or need assistance?
Contact our Customer Service Team at customerservice@premiereshows.com or (800) 335-7469.