A simply magical weekend!
April 18th and 19th, 2026, are already etched in the annals of our event. The curtain has just fallen on this fourth edition of the Diamex Master Groomer, and the emotion is still palpable. Each year, we see our grooming competition take on a new dimension, but this spring weekend truly surpassed all our expectations. Between excitement, concentration, and moments of pure joy, we look back at two consecutive days held under the undeniable sign of passion, sharing, and excellence.
Record attendance and an amazing atmosphere!
Four years ago, we launched this project with the hope of bringing together enthusiasts of our beautiful profession. Today, year after year, we have the immense pleasure and pride of seeing our competition grow. For this 2026 edition, you were more numerous than ever – participants from all horizons and curious visitors – to cross the doors of the competition.
But what defines the essence and true strength of the Diamex Master Groomer is not quantity, but the spirit that prevails. Throughout the weekend, the aisles buzzed to the rhythm of scissors, in an atmosphere that was both festive and benevolent. The stress of competition quickly faded behind the smiles, accolades, and sincere mutual support among groomers. The kindness of each person, the respect for animals and among colleagues, made these two days literally magical. It is this unique conviviality, this great "grooming family," that makes our event's heart beat.
A breathtaking level of competition: incredibly talented competitors !
While goodwill was the order of the day all weekend, it was excellence and pure talent that shone on the grooming tables! This year, the overall level of performances was truly impressive.
We want to salute the immense talent of all competitors, without exception. Whether you are competition veterans or this was your very first participation, you delivered top-tier performances. The mastery of scissors, the precision of cutting techniques, meticulous stripping, and respect for each dog's morphology gave birth to true works of art. The spectacle was complete for visitors, amazed by the transformations taking place under your expert hands. You proved, once again, that grooming is an art and a passion. Bravo to all for your dazzling performances!
To discover who climbed to the highest steps of the podium and the complete list of winners, we invite you to consult our dedicated results article !
An international panel of judges, combining prestige and pedagogy !
Faced with such a high level of competition, separating the candidates was no easy task. For this, we had the immense honor of welcoming a prestigious and international jury: Ilse Frenk-Kleton, Vincent Pastor, Michail Premtsis et Alison Rogers, presided over by the incredible Chiara Piccionetti.
Beyond their immense technical expertise and keen eye for perfect finishes, it was their incredible human dimension that left a mark on everyone's minds. These five experts did not merely evaluate and score. They took the time, with great gentleness and pedagogy, to interact with each competitor. Their personalized feedbacks is a true goldmine, offered with remarkable kindness to help each groomer improve and evolve. A huge thank you to them for this colossal work.
A huge thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors! !
This exceptional atmosphere and the support of our participants would not have been the same without the invaluable commitment of our partners and exhibitors. We extend our immense gratitude to our wonderful sponsors who generously spoiled our competitors with high-quality prizes, thus rewarding their hard work and passion. A big thank you to Laboratoire Diamex (PURE), Pet’s Concept, Koll Grooming Professionnal, Grooming Reality and The Sentinel for their loyalty and unwavering support.
We also warmly thank Power and Working scissors by Nick Kontos, Grooming Reality, The Sentinel and Wendy Haes for their dynamic presence and the quality of their stands, which enriched everyone's experience during these two days
Our unsung heroes: A deserved tribute to our incredible volunteers
The magic that happens on stage is only made possible by the energy expended behind the scenes. That's why we want to extend an immense and heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers.
They are our unsung heroes. They worked tirelessly: early in the morning before the doors opened, throughout the competition to manage logistics and ensure everyone's comfort was optimal. Their inexhaustible energy and contagious good humor were the essential pillars of this success. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Curtain call... and see you next year for a special edition! pour une édition spéciale !
We close the book on this fourth edition with stars in our eyes and our hearts full of beautiful memories. Thank you to our partners, our judges, our volunteers, our visitors, and above all, thank you to you, the talented groomers and your wonderful dogs, for bringing the Diamex Master Groomer to life with so much passion.
Take care of yourselves, continue to make your little proteges shine every day, and prepare your scissors: we are already looking forward to seeing you next year for an even grander 5th edition!
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Find out more about Diamex Master Groomer 2026 on the page Upcoming events !