NEWS AND EVENTS
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 →
Contessa Gallery, 2019 Makeup Artist Finalist Véronique Girard
For her 2019 finalist collection, this Quebec-based makeup artist was inspired by royalty, choosing deep hues and metallic shades as the spotlight for her collection. “At the beginning, my idea.. Read More →
Get the Facts About Foilayage
We know that many clients are gravitating towards more natural-looking colour. And with balayage still going strong, more and more people are in search of low-maintenance colour. But let’s.. Read More →
Collections
Schön – Hair Collection by Brodie Lee Tsiknaris
Hair: Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar, Brisbane,... read more →
October 10, 2019
Outside the Box – Hair Collection by Rachel Vitullo
Hair: Rachel Vitullo Makeup: Bec Shannon... read more →
October 8, 2019
Doll Haus – Hair Collection by Travis Bandiera
Hair: Travis Bandiera, Royals Hair Sydney... read more →
September 26, 2019
Rhapsody – Hair Collection by Bernadette Beswick
Hair: Bernadette Beswick Colour: Stevie Corthine Makeup: Rachel Montgomery Styling:... read more →
September 24, 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
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 →
Get Inspired to Recreate These Runway Ready Looks
For autumn/winter 2019, hair at Fashion Week was far from “perfect,” with loose, undone and wet looks taking over the catwalk. Get the.. Read More →
Nail Trends
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
Nail Trends that Rocked the Runway
Nails were on point on the catwalk. Here are a few of our favourites from fashion weeks around the world.... read more →
August 23, 2019
Fluorescently Fun Seasonal Nail Picks
Our fun and fluorescent seasonal nail picks. Evo by Bio Sculpture No shade here! The bright lime-green Emily from the... read more →
July 8, 2019
Contessas
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 →
Contessa Gallery, 2019 Makeup Artist Finalist Véronique Girard
For her 2019 finalist collection, this Quebec-based makeup artist was inspired by royalty, choosing deep hues and metallic shades as the spotlight for her collection. “At the beginning, my idea.. Read More →
Cast Your Vote for the Contessa 2020 Fan Favourite Award!
The Contessa 2020 finalists have been named, so it’s now time to vote for your favourite collection for the Contessa 2018 Fan Favourite Award! How.. Read More →
