Premiere Orlando 2025 lit up the Orange County Convention Center with a dazzling celebration of nails as Nailympia returned in full force. With 99 competitors from eight countries filling 384 seats, the competition floor pulsed with energy and global talent.

A world-class judging panel, led by head judge Alisha Rimando, ensured every entry was evaluated with fairness and precision. The artistry on display elevated nails to fine art. One artist stunned with retro diner and motel scenes painted in miniature. Another wowed the judges with ombré blends and metallic marbling in the Runway Nails category. In the extreme division, gravity-defying stilettos created sculptural masterpieces that had the crowd buzzing.

Victory was sweet for champions from across the globe. The coveted Overall Top Scorer title went to Deborah Cocco of Italy with 1,257 points. Top USA Nail Tech was awarded to Veronica Luviano of Texas. Winner of Winners titles were claimed by Ivan Gabriel Pabon Caceres (Division 1, Puerto Rico), Diem Vo (Division 2, USA), and Deborah Cocco (Division 3, Italy). Argentina’s Nicolas Paggi took home Art Winner of Winners.

Beyond the competition, education stole the spotlight. Attendees joined immersive sessions led by top educators and influencers. On Saturday, GlossaryLive hosted a Competition Q&A featuring insights from Alisha Rimando, David Fowler, Kirsty Meakin, Michelle Soto, Lisa Boone, and Alex Fox. Over 100 attendees packed the classroom, and the first 50 received swag bags filled with professional goodies.

Alisha also spoke at the PBA Beacon Student Program, mentoring over 200 future beauty pros in a speed-round format. Her passion continued at the judging tables, evaluating categories from Acrylic & Gel to Runway Art.

The weekend wrapped with the North American Star Nail Artist Awards. Bronze went to Jessica Vero (Canada), silver to Michelle Soto (USA), and the inaugural title to Anastasia Totti (Florida).

From education to celebration, Premiere Orlando 2025 delivered unforgettable moments for every nail professional. If you missed it, watch the recap on GlossaryLive.com and see the top selling nail products from the show!