Salon Magazine, (the producers of the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards, would like to congratulate all of the 2015 Contessa Award winners, whom were revealed at the gala on November 9 in Toronto. These creative forces have proven they have what it takes to be named among the country’s best hairdressers!

If you missed the big night, you can watch our live webcast of the awards show at salonmagazine.ca/webcast!

To see all of the winning collections, visit our Contessa gallery.

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Canadian Hairstylist

Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton

Makeup: Kylie O’Toole

Photos: Andrew O’Toole

Canadian Salon Team

Guylaine Martel Artistes Coiffeurs, Mont-Saint-Hillaire, Que.

Makeup: Virginie T. Simard

Photos: Alain Comtois

Elite Master

Alain Pereque, Salon Saco/Drummond, Montreal

Makeup: Sevan Tatoulian

Photos: John Rawson

Master Colourist

Rossa Jurenas, Studio Rossa, Tillsonburg, Ont.

Makeup: Whitney Heirwegh & Michelle Los

Photos: Paula Tizzard

Canadian Colourist

Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver, B.C.

Makeup: Lynn Washington

Photos: Nick Berrardi

Session Hairstylist

Ricardo Perdigao, Blunt Salon Inc., Edmonton

Makeup: Noelle Hill

Photos: Aaron Pedersen

Texture Hairstylist

Marie-Josée Dupuis, Coiffure Cut-In, Québec, Que.

Makeup: Karole Bergeron

Photos: Alain Comtois

Men’s Hairstylist

Fabrizio Perciballi, P&H Salon and Spa, Toronto

Makeup: Angelique Polsinelli

Photos: Ed Kowaz

Avant Garde

Tarran Chesney, Taz Hair Co., London, Ont.

Makeup: Katie Foster

Photos: Natasha Gerschon

Multicultural Hairstylist

Michelle Oliver, Kick Hair & Body, Edmonton

Makeup: Renee Rampersad

Photos: Amanda Diaz

Hair Extensions Artist

Jennifer Reid, Chatters Hair Salon, London, Ont.

Makeup: Jennifer Reid

Photos: Paula Tizzard

Makeup Artist

Craig-Ryan French, CRF Make-Up, Toronto

Hair: Ryan Reed

Photos: Doug McMillan

Canadian Nail Artist

Valerie Ducharme, Studio 2075, Montreal

Photos: Elisa B. Lalonde & Yanique Fillion

New Hairstylist

Ricardo Perdigao, Blunt Salon Inc., Edmonton

Makeup: Noelle Hill

Photos: Ara Sassoonian

Student/Apprentice Hairstylist

Andree Rodrigues, Zazou Salon & Spa, North Vancouver, B.C.

Makeup: Anna Riese

Photos: Martin Bousie

Alberta Hairstylist

Michelle Oliver, Kick Hair & Body, Edmonton

Makeup: Renee Rampersad

Photos: Amanda Diaz

Atlantic Hairstylist

Melanie White, Hair Factory, St. John’s

Makeup: Heather Dyke

Photos: Maria Hillier

British Columbia Hairstylist

Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver, B.C.

Makeup: Katie Quinn Sullivan

Photos: Kale Friesen

Ontario Hairstylist

Thelma Bento, Taz Hair Co., London, Ont.

Makeup: Katie Foster

Photos: Paula Tizzard

Quebec Hairstylist

Chanel Laporte, Guylaine Martel Artistes Coiffeurs, Mont-Saint-Hillaire, Que.

Makeup: Virginie T. Simard

Photos: Alain Comtois

Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist

Renn VonDyck, Élan Hair Studio, Winnipeg

Makeup: Claudine Pelaez

Photos: Casey Anders, Pink Elephant Photography Inc.

Salon Interior Design

Guylaine Martel Artistes Coiffeurs, Mont-Saint-Hillaire, Que.

Designer: Alex Gärtner

Photos: Cory Dawson

John Steinberg Award for Community Service

Steve Roy, Toronto

Photo: 2015 Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Collection by Tony Ricci.