The Global Talent Beauty Cup Florida 2026 crowned its live competition winners recently during the Be+Well | Beauty and Wellness Show in Ft. Lauderdale, recognizing standout talent across nail, makeup, hair, brow, and beauty categories.
The competition was organized in collaboration with the International Beauty Association of Trainers and Judges (IBATAJ) under the leadership of Viktoria Kysil, the competition’s founder and head judge.
Among the event's top honors, Kristina Strilets earned the Global Talent Beauty Cup Trophy and Grand Champion Title, while also taking home the Winner of the Winners (Division 3 Onsite) award.
Thomas Pham was named Nail Art Winner of the Winners after claiming first-place finishes in multiple nail art categories, including Mix Media Box, Anime 3D Nail Art, 3-D Design on a Tip, Hand-Painted Flat Art (in Boxes), and Cartoon Characters Tip.
Other notable live competition winners included Sofia Shellard, who won Salon Gel Manicure (French & Red) Division 1 and Dual Forms & Aqua Design Division 1; Kateryna Cherkasenko, who earned first place in both Classic Commercial Makeup and Trend Fashion Makeup Division 3; Marta Divel, who won Bridal Hairstyle and Fashion Ponytail Division 3; and Olha Semen, who took first place in Avant-Garde Hair Color Division 3.
Additional special awards recognized excellence in education and team achievement. Mariana Dolganova was named Best Trainer in Nail Categories, Anhelina Pohorielova earned Best Trainer in Makeup, and Olena Markova received Best Trainer in Hair.
Team honors went to the Iuliia Pashina Team (Nail Categories), MBL Team (Makeup), Olha Semen (Hair), and Olena Sydorova, which was named Best Team Overall.