
U.S. Beauty Artists Win 10 Medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026 in Paris
Makeup, brow and hair artists from across the United States won 10 medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026, held October 11–12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
From February 26 – March 3, hair care company KEVIN.MURPHY sponsored 200 North American sales consultants and 25 distributors from around the world at the brand’s annual sales meeting.Held this year in the US Virgin Islands, St. ...

From February 26 – March 3, hair care company KEVIN.MURPHY sponsored 200 North American sales consultants and 25 distributors from around the world at the brand’s annual sales meeting.
Held this year in the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove, this reward-based incentive trip offered the brand’s top-performing sales team members the chance to visit an exotic location while learning about upcoming launches and company initiatives. In addition, attendees had the unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with key executives including KEVIN.MURPHY session stylist and founder Kevin Murphy, KEVIN.MURPHY European CEO Peter McDonald and KEVIN.MURPHY Global CEO Rick Kornbluth.
Also in attendance were 25 distributors from around the world, sharing in the excitement of the tropical luxury vacation locale while being awarded recognition for their achievements.
“This annual KEVIN.MURPHY event is always highly anticipated,” said Murphy. “Our sales team works so hard. It’s a treat to be able to reward top performers who are such an integral part of the company.The best part of the trip is being able to connect with the men and women helping to grow the brand and spread our philosophy from the ground up. I hope to continue to motivate our great team members, as they continually inspire me with their passion for KEVIN.MURPHY and the company’s mission.”

Makeup, brow and hair artists from across the United States won 10 medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026, held October 11–12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

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