NEWS AND EVENTS
Highlights from the 2019 Contessas
Relive the magic from the biggest night in Canadian beauty! The 2019 Contessa Awards came back bigger and better than ever as they celebrated.. Read More →
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Our Top 10 Pro Beauty Gift Ideas
‘Tis the season we wait for all year ’round and most of us are probably scrambling to find the perfect gifts for those special people in.. Read More →
From Dreams to Reality: How One Contessa-Winner Re-Discovered Her Passion
This award-winning hairstylist’s story has not only touched us but truly exemplifies why we love doing what we do. In 2008, I was a very.. Read More →
Pantone Announces Its “Color of the Year” for 2019!
After months of waiting (and guessing!), the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019 has officially been revealed! Introducing Living Coral! Described as an “animated.. Read More →
Collections
Larger than Life – Hair Collection by Julie Vriesinga
Hair: Julie Vriesinga Makeup: Florencia Taylor Photos: Paula Tizzard
December 13, 2018
Subtle – Hair Collection by Jo Banks
Hair: Jo Banks Makeup: Christina Rodio... read more →
December 11, 2018
Textures – Hair Collection by Jessica Sutherland
Hair: Jessica Sutherland Photos: Elizabeth Kinnaird
December 6, 2018
Sensations – Hair Collection by Nick Stenson
Hair: Nick Stenson Makeup: Deney Adam Styling: Carlton... read more →
December 4, 2018
Shades of Grey – Hair Collection by Dana Hodges Caschetta
Hair: Dana Hodges Caschetta Makeup: Deney Adam, Kate Beko, Katherine LaMarco, Kim... read more →
November 29, 2018
Multi-Dimensional – Hair Collection by Chrystofer Benson
Hair: Chrystofer Benson Makeup: Danielle Donahue Photos: John... read more →
November 27, 2018
Business Articles
Stepping Up Your Social Media Game
Think you know everything there is to know about social media? Think again! Two hair experts—on different levels of “insta-fame”—share what they’ve mastered and are.. Read More →
A Guide to Revamping Your Salon
Whether you’re designing your salon from the ground up or refreshing your current space, the options for features and finishes are endless. From budget- conscious.. Read More →
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 →
Hair Trends
Creative Colour that Lasts
Help your creative colour to last with Pravana’s new Vivids Everlasting. Who says your pastel and vibrant shades must fade? Meet Pravana Vivids.. Read More →
Editor’s Picks: Stocking Stuffer Edition
Matte Finish No one wants a shiny face this (or any!) season, especially with cameras ashing! Matte Velvet Skin by Make Up For.. Read More →
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 →
Nail Trends
Merry and Bright Holiday Nail Picks
Our holiday nail picks for the season. Bio Sculpture Gel Let loose with ’80s-inspired shades from the More Than a... read more →
December 14, 2018
China Glaze’s Collaboration with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
China Glaze goes “green” in its latest collaboration with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. Transforming Whoville to Woo-ville, this eight-piece collection... read more →
December 3, 2018
Our “So You Think You Can Style?” ‘Gnarly Nails’ Winner!
Congratulations to Alexandra Chrustel from Barrie, ON., on her first-place win in the “So You Think You Can Style?” ‘Gnarly Nails’ photo... read more →
November 16, 2018
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
Contessas
Highlights from the 2019 Contessas
Relive the magic from the biggest night in Canadian beauty! The 2019 Contessa Awards came back bigger and better than ever as they celebrated.. Read More →
From Dreams to Reality: How One Contessa-Winner Re-Discovered Her Passion
This award-winning hairstylist’s story has not only touched us but truly exemplifies why we love doing what we do. In 2008, I was a very.. Read More →
Q&A with Contessa 2018 Finalist, Marika D’Auteuil
Based in Montreal, makeup artist Marika D’Auteuil brings her magical touch to many hairstylists’ collections every year. She also channels her artistry into her own.. 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 →
