NEWS AND EVENTS
Contessa 2020: Q&A with New Hairstylist of the Year, Angela Debono
How did you come up with the concept behind your collection, what did your brainstorming process look like? I take a look at pictures.. Read More →
Contessa 2020: Q&A with Canadian Salon Team of the Year, Harmony Hair Care, led by Christopher Asta
Can you talk a bit about the inspiration behind your collection? There’s an ethereal, airiness to it, where did that idea spark from? I absolutely.. Read More →
Contessa 2020: Q&A with Makeup Artist of the Year, Abie Hagerty
How did you come up with the concept behind your collection, what did your brainstorming process look like? Because I moved away from Vancouver and.. Read More →
Our “So You Think You Can Style?” Holiday Hair Finalists!
For the holiday season we asked hairstylists to show us their best festive hair creations by entering our “So You Think You Can Style?” Holiday.. Read More →
Collections
Movement- Hair Collection by Brandon Messinger
January 16, 2020
La Biosthétique Canada- Hair Collection by Guylaine Martel
Hair: Guylaine Martel Makeup: Marika D’Auteuil Styling: Pascal & Jérémie Photos:... read more →
January 14, 2020
Urban Chic- Hair Collection by Amy Gaudie
Hair: Amy Gaudie Makeup: Annabelle Hogg Styling:... read more →
January 9, 2020
Zephyr- Hair Collection by Antoni Palladoni
Hair: Antoni Palladino Makeup: Jo Sugar Styling: Jamie Russell Photos: Desmond... read more →
January 7, 2020
Glam Pop- Hair Collection by the Mahogany Creative Team
Hair: The Mahogany Creative Team, London & Oxford Makeup: Claire De-Graft... read more →
January 2, 2020
Flaunt- Hair Collection by Bill Tsiknaris
Hair: Bill Tsiknaris Makeup: Pablo Morgade Styling:... read more →
December 31, 2019
Business Articles
In Conservation With Nathalie Roos
On her trip to Canada this summer, we sat down with Nathalie Roos, global president of L’Oréal Professional Products Division, to discuss the challenges facing salons today, and her style of team management. What.. Read More →
How to Prevent Salon Team Burnout
Understanding why hairstylists burn out before they ever shine bright, and how to help your team avoid falling into this trap. As the co-owner of Edges Salon and.. Read More →
A Closer Look at this Cozy Toronto-Based Salon
From its cozy white walls incorporated with greenery to its signature spiral staircase, this new Toronto-based salon provides a homey feel to anyone who enters.. Read More →
Business Tips You Won’t Learn in Beauty School
From communicating with new clients to staying on budget as you build your business, here are the quick, and easy ways to keep on learning,.. Read More →
Salon Spaces that Think Outside the Box
These four Canadian salons have really upped their design game by transforming out-of-the-box locations into extraordinary spaces. Elevate Beauty Lofts, Etobicoke, Ont. elevatebeautylofts.com, @elevatebeautylofts, Designer.. Read More →
Industry Disruptors: Inclusive Education
In this six-part series, we explore various disruptors that are changing the game for the industry. Cue the music and turn on the lights, education.. Read More →
Hair Trends
The Best Hair from the 2020 Golden Globes
The official kickoff of awards season began on January 5, 2020 with the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. In celebration of the best.. Read More →
Editor’s Picks: October Edition
Just in time for fall, we’ve rounded up our favourite styling products to get you set for the season. NEED A LIFT? Amika’s.. Read More →
Hair Colour Masks 101
Pigment-rich masks should be part of your colour kit to answer the growing need for temporary, highly customisable shades. Now that pastel hair.. Read More →
Get Your Glow On with L’Oréal Professionnel’s New Colour Line
Create natural, luminous colour with L’Oréal Professionnel’s Majirel GLOW. It’s official! The hair colour paradigm has shifted, and more clients are now opting.. Read More →
Hair Colours That Will Make Your Clients Stand Out
Create intense colour this season with staino by evo fab pro. This intermixable colour line includes a range of 10 vibrant, direct.. Read More →
Fall Forward: Editor’s Picks
Amp up your styles with the care and styling products you’ll want to add to your kit this season. Create Fuller-Looking Hair With.. Read More →
Nail Trends
CND’s Holiday Collaboration with Tips Nail Bar!
CND recently partnered with Tips Nail Bar to create some dazzling nail looks, just in time for the holidays! To... read more →
December 17, 2019
Inside CND’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!
CND has added a whole new meaning to nail art! On October 9 and 10 we travelled to San Diego,... read more →
October 24, 2019
Tips for Correcting Common Nail Concerns
Discover how sculpting gel can help fix and correct some of the most common nail problems. Though there’s been a... read more →
October 18, 2019
Fall in Love with these Seasonal Nail Picks
Check out our nail picks for the month of October. Entity Redefine fall nail looks with Layered in Luxury from... read more →
October 14, 2019
Red Carpet Rock ‘n’ Roll Nail Trends
Celebs took over the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet with their sparkly, showstopping nail looks. Find out who... read more →
September 30, 2019
Fall in Love With These Seasonal Nail Picks
Our seasonal nail picks that have us feeling all #FiredUp! OPI Break out the bagpipes with Suzi Needs a Loch-Smith... read more →
September 9, 2019
Products
TOTAL RESULTS – Dark Envy
Our highest concentration of red neutralizing dyes in a green formula. THE FIRST RANGE THAT NEUTRAL...
ABBA TRUE SHAPES HERBAL THERAPY ACID WAVE
The longest, best selling perm on the market. This 100% vegan formula strengthens and conditions hai...
CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Gel Polish / Le vernis gel SHELLAC™ par CND™
14+ days of high-performance wear and flawless crystal shine in over 100 colour choices. 5 minute re...
Smoothproof
Polishes hair and encapsulates it in a protective shield. For frizzy hair – with Camellia flo...
SEB MAN
introduces a new range of hair care, styling and grooming products, for men who refuse to be catego...
Curl Keeper® Dry Oil Elixir
A moisturizer, face primer, scalp spray, and hair finisher in one! is a decadent and therapeutic dr...
Graphite Titanium by BaBylissPRO™
styling tools bring the artistry of hair styling to a whole new level. With its GXT Synergy Perform...
The Ponytail
from HALOCOUTURE® is a unique Extension designed to create the long, voluminous up-styles you’ve...
Goldwell Topchic / Topchic de Goldwell
Topchic is the most intelligent color system available guaranteeing intense colors full of brillianc...
Wellaplex
Discover our exclusive technology with the Opti pH System that helps reconstruct inner hair bonds fo...
Contessas
Contessa 2020: Highlights from the 31st Annual Contessa Awards
What a night to remember! On Sunday, November 10, 2019, the 31st Contessa Awards took place at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre in Toronto... Read More →
The Contessa 2020 Winners!
The 31st annual Contessa Awards gala may be officially over, but we’re continuing to celebrate the Contessa 2020 winners! Here at Salon, (the producers of.. Read More →
Contessa 2020: Announcing the Fan Favourite Finalists!
For the past two weeks, you’ve voted for your favourite Contessa 2020 finalist collections, and the results are in! And for the first-time ever in.. Read More →
Our 31st Annual Contessa Awards Live Webcast!
The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards is the biggest night of the year, celebrating the best in Canadian professional beauty. Can’t make it to.. Read More →
