OMC HairWorld World Cup 2026 Paris
- Competitors
- 1,000+
- Continents represented
- 5
- Years of champions
- 80
- Days to go
- 10
- Event days
- 3
- Hosted by
- OMC HairWorld (Organisation Mondiale Coiffure)
About OMC HairWorld World Cup 2026 Paris
OMC HairWorld World Cup 2026 runs 10 to 12 October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The world hair, beauty and nail championship, hosted within MCB Paris.
OMC HairWorld World Cup 2026 takes place in Paris from 10 to 12 October 2026. It opens with a welcome reception at 7.30pm on Saturday 10 October, and the contests run on 11 and 12 October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, hosted within the MCB by Beaute Selection show.
The World Cup is the world championship of OMC HairWorld. Over 1,000 competitors from five continents take part in hair, beauty and nail categories. Contests cover ladies and gents hair, barbering, fashion, creative and commercial work, plus junior and team events. The 2026 edition marks 80 years of OMC champions.
Competitors register through their national OMC member body or the OMC HairWorld website. Entry fees are not published on the site. For details email [email protected] or call +1 516 244 0331.
Key information
- Dates
- Saturday 10 October 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026
- Time
- 19:30 to 17:00
- Venue
- Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris 75015, France
- Type
- Beauty, Competition, Hair, Nails
- Hosted by
- OMC HairWorld (Organisation Mondiale Coiffure)
Contact OMC HairWorld (Organisation Mondiale Coiffure)
Event features
- Live demos
- Networking opportunity
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the OMC HairWorld World Cup 2026?
It runs from 10 to 12 October 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, with a welcome reception on 10 October and contests on 11 and 12 October.
Who can compete?
Hair, beauty and nail professionals and students compete, usually through their national OMC member team. Over 1,000 competitors from five continents take part.
How do I enter?
Register through the OMC HairWorld website or your national OMC body. Contact [email protected] or +1 516 244 0331 for entry details.
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