US Team Claims Ten Medals at OMC World Beauty Cup in Paris
American artists dominated the podium in categories such as eyebrows and makeup, setting a new historical record at the tournament.
The United States team secured ten medals at the 2026 OMC World Beauty Cup, held in Paris, France. The competition marked the organization's 80th anniversary and represented the North American team's third consecutive participation in the Parisian event, where results have improved year after year.
This edition's performance surpassed previous achievements: three golds and one bronze in 2024, followed by thirteen awards in 2025. With the ten podium finishes in 2026, the group consolidated its position as one of the dominant forces in the international professional aesthetics scene.
The Global Artist of the Year 2026 category was an absolute highlight for the American delegation, which occupied the top three positions. Olena Bilogurova took first place and the main trophy, while Mariia Zolotun came in second and Svitlana Matros in third.
Another strong point was the Women's Eyebrow Shaping and Coloring category, where the team swept the podium for the third consecutive time at OMC international championships. Anna Orlova won the event, followed by Valeriia Krepel in second place and Alina Ustinova in third.
In addition to these categories, United States artists also won gold medals in the Fantasy Hair, Smokey Eye Makeup, and Stage Makeup events. Technical preparation was fundamental for these results, with all aesthetic looks created at Milas Beauty Lab.
The team is composed of professionals selected across the country by OMC USA coaches. Liudmyla Krotova, founder of Milas Beauty Lab and lead national coach for the Aesthetics section, led the preparation alongside Alexander Kodak. Olga Lomonosova was responsible for training the bronze medalist in the Women's Fashion Salon Cut category.
BarberRicci newsroom, with information from Modern Salon (EUA).