NEWS AND EVENTS
Styling and Profiling with American Crew Founder, David Raccuglia
It’s often said that “to be a good leader, you sometimes need to go down the untravelled path.” And that’s exactly what David Raccuglia has.. Read More →
Schwarzkopf Professional Announces New Global BlondMe Brand Ambassador
Schwarzkopf Professional welcomes renowned colourist and balayage expert, Jack Howard, as its new global BlondMe brand ambassador. Schwarzkopf Professional’s BlondMe range is tailored to all.. Read More →
Contessa 2019: Downtown!
For the Contessa Awards’ 30th anniversary, we gathered some of the industry’s top hairstylists, past Contessa winners, finalists and friends to participate in our Contessa.. Read More →
Contessa 2019: Behind the Scenes with L’Oréal Professionnel
L’Oréal Professionnel, a Contessa silver sponsor, took the stage to present “Nefarious”, a collection featuring geometric shapes and extraordinary avant-garde styles. Led by the brand’s.. Read More →
Collections
Multi-Coloured – Hair Collection by Charmayne Robinson
Hair: Charmayne Robinson Makeup: Hayley Edgar... read more →
November 12, 2018
Eclectic – Hair Collection by Hooker & Young Art Team
Hair: Hooker & Young Art Team... read more →
November 8, 2018
Elegantly Edgy – Hair Collection by Darcie Chapman
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November 1, 2018
Glamour – Hair Collection by Nathan Cherrington
Hair: Nathan Cherrington, Toni & Guy,... read more →
October 30, 2018
Out of the Ordinary – Hair Collection by Georgia Freedman
Hair: Georgia Freedman, Rokk Ebony,... read more →
October 25, 2018
Business Articles
How Chatters Salons Are Changing the Career-Building Culture
Chatters Salons have built their motto on encouraging hairstylists to build their reputation through excellent client experiences and documented creativity. By using Instagram as a.. Read More →
A Peek Inside Studio SoLara
Here’s what it takes to launch a salon to interior success. As a hairstylist for the past 15 years, Lara Leckie had worked in a.. Read More →
The Importance of Educating Your Clients
Why it’s crucial to empower your guests with product knowledge and technical information. If keeping up-to-date on the latest hairstyling and colouring techniques is important.. Read More →
Going Solo? Things to Consider for Freelance Education
More than ever before, hairstylists are exploring the benefits of going solo as educators in their own right. It stands to reason that a good.. Read More →
Boosting Business through Client Relationships
You can hop off the fence: The merits of complimentary services are clear. Wondering if it’s really worth it offering clients small perks to make.. Read More →
Advice for Taking Your Career By Storm
Here’s how award-winning hairstylist Jay Mahmood trusts his instincts— even when other people think differently. Jay Mahmood hasn’t worked behind the chair for more than.. Read More →
Hair Trends
Stepping Up Your Finishing Skills for Looks that Last
Find out how you (yes, you!) can refine your finishing skills so clients can enjoy a longer lasting, picture-perfect look this season. Prime.. Read More →
Halloween Hair Inspo for Your Clients’ Costumes
With October coming to an end, it means that Halloween is almost among us and clients are sure to be looking for spooktacular.. Read More →
Back to Basics: Transitioning Clients’ to their Natural Hair Colours
While pastel palettes are not yet a thing of the past, many clients are warming up to the idea of taking hair colour.. Read More →
Hair Loss Solutions: Having the Conversation With Your Clients
Are clients complaining about their hair, or lack thereof? Help them understand why their hair’s appearance is changing—and the solutions to improve the.. Read More →
A ‘Superfood’ for Your Hair
Saco hair products, founded by Aldo Furfaro and Richard Ashforth, have a mission for the beauty industry: to inspire and innovate with their.. Read More →
Stepping Up Your Hairstyling Skills
How every hairstylist can take their skills to the next level. While some may argue that hair shows are losing steam, there’s nothing.. Read More →
Nail Trends
From Sleigh to Slay: 3 Nail Looks Your Clients Will Love This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for “hair done, nails done, everything…” (Alexa, play “Fancy” by Drake!) It’s that time of year to... read more →
November 11, 2018
Our Top Nail Picks for the Month of October
From deep greens to lilacs and greys, here are our top nail picks for the month of October as we... read more →
October 15, 2018
Celebrity Nail Looks that Rocked the Red Carpet
Find out which celebrities showed up and showed out with their manicures, giving us some major #nailinspo for the season.... read more →
October 8, 2018
Maximizing Nail Services with Dipping Powders
Dipping powders have become increasingly popular, especially with the power of social media. find out how you can turn this... read more →
October 1, 2018
Fall in Love with these Seasonal Nail Picks
As summer comes to a close, our seasonal nail picks embrace the last days of the season with neutral tones.... read more →
September 3, 2018
Taking Your Nail Looks to the Top
From matte to chrome and everything in between, nail finishes can make or break your client’s nail look. “Texture is... read more →
August 27, 2018
Contessas
Contessa 2019: Downtown!
For the Contessa Awards’ 30th anniversary, we gathered some of the industry’s top hairstylists, past Contessa winners, finalists and friends to participate in our Contessa.. Read More →
Contessa 2019: Behind the Scenes with L’Oréal Professionnel
L’Oréal Professionnel, a Contessa silver sponsor, took the stage to present “Nefarious”, a collection featuring geometric shapes and extraordinary avant-garde styles. Led by the brand’s.. Read More →
30 and Thriving: A Recap of the 30th Annual Contessa Awards
This year, the Contessa Awards celebrated a milestone: its 30th anniversary! Honouring the best of the best in the Canadian professional beauty industry, the 2019 Contessa.. Read More →
Contessa 2019: Behind the Scenes with American Crew
This year, Contessa silver sponsor American Crew rocked the stage with a ’90s-themed presentation featuring looks from their Iconic collection, along with their #StyleForTheRoad campaign—a.. Read More →
