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In case you missed it: The finalists for the 36th annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year (Contessa) Awards were announced on Instagram on Monday, October 7, 2024.
A big thank-you to everyone who entered! Competition was fierce as ever, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support and for sharing your amazing talents with us.
Don’t forget to vote for your favourite Contessa Freestyle entry! The finalists will be revealed in our weekly newsletter on October 20th.
All 26 award winners will be announced at the Contessa Awards gala on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Tickets and tables are on sale now. Click here to purchase. Reminder: All finalists will be receiving an email with a promo code to book one complimentary, non-transferable ticket, so keep an eye on your inboxes and junk mail folders.
Congratulations and best of luck to all finalists! Click here to view the collections.
Canadian Hairstylist
James Abu-Ulba, Method Education, Langley, B.C.
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto, Ont.
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London, Ont.
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary, Alta.
Robin LaChance, Tinted Love Hair Studio, Barrie, Ont.
Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver, B.C.
Suzanne Maurice, Changing of the Garnet, Orillia, Ont.
Nicole Pede, InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S.
Josie Vilay, Hairology Studio, Winnipeg, Man.
Canadian Colourist
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London, Ont.
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary, Alta.
Robin LaChance, Tinted Love Hair Studio, Barrie, Ont.
Sharon LeClair, Shades of Color, Bedford, N.S.
Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver, B.C.
Suzanne Maurice, Changing of the Garnet, Orillia, Ont.
Jessica Purmal, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Julio Rodriguez, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Josie Vilay, Hairology Studio, Winnipeg, Man.
Jerica Wentzell, Gingersnap Salon, Sudbury, Ont.
Canadian Salon Team
Beau Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Changing of the Garnet, Orillia, Ont.
Industry Hair and Esthetics, St. Catharines, Ont.
Monokrome Salon, Montreal, Que.
Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Plush Salon & Spa, Medicine Hat, Alta.
Renaissance Salon & Estetica, St. Catharines, Ont.
Sixhaut Salon, Montreal, Que.
Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Zoom Hair Studio, New Westminster, B.C.
Elite Master Hairstylist
James Abu-Ulba, Method Education, Langley, B.C.
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto, Ont.
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London, Ont.
Robin LaChance, Tinted Love Hair Studio, Barrie, Ont.
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Master Colourist
Tina Casciato, Renaissance Salon & Estetica, St. Catharines, Ont.
Melissa Duguay, The Savvy Shop, Dieppe, N.B.
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London, Ont.
Julio Rodriguez, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
David Vendittelli, Industry Hair and Esthetics, St. Catharines, Ont.
International Hairstylist
Antoinette Beenders, Aveda, Long Lake, Minn.
Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs, Mandurah, Australia
Rafael Bueno, Rafael Bueno Peluqueros, Málaga, Spain
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson, Mansfield, U.K.
Rick Roberts, Rick Roberts Salon, Beverley, U.K.
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Renee Africa, Renee Africa Hairdressing, Squamish, B.C.
Grit Becker, Sin 7 Salon, White Rock, B.C.
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary, Alta.
Jag Moussa, JagHed Couture, Victoria, B.C.
Stéphane Scotto Di Cesare, Travailleur Autonome, Montreal, Que.
Collaboration
Fred Bessette, Melanie Foster & Martin Menard
Tara-Lynn Fournier & Myles Laphen
Johanna Libbey & Jeffrey Klassen
Dana Simnovec, Martin Menard & Kyle Rea
Jerica Wentzell & Lukas Press
Emerging Hairstylist
Miranda Furtado, Love’s in the Hair Extension Studio Inc., Toronto, Ont.
Ivana Gentile, Coiffure Blunt, Montreal, Que.
Shohreh Kavari Boushehri, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Melfinna Tjugito, Beau Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Hana Woldeyes, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Emerging Colourist
Abby Bruneel, Renaissance Salon & Estetica, St. Catharines, Ont.
Mai Nguyen, Suki’s Salons, Vancouver, B.C.
Jessica Purmal, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Men’s Hairstylist
Ben Barkworth, JustB Salon, Toronto, Ont.
Sabrina Byrnes, Alchemy on Lorne Inc., Sudbury, Ont.
Cherish Erhardt, Hair Ink Salon, Oakbank, Man.
Paul Pereira, Solo Bace, Toronto, Ont.
Hana Woldeyes, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Adrian Carew, Hair91 Inc., Toronto, Ont.
Martin Menard, Salon La Loge, Québec, Que.
Lukas Press, Lukas Press Hair Studio, Toronto, Ont.
Derrick Rutherford, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Hana Woldeyes, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Session Hairstylist
Karine Bélanger, Karine Styliste Salon, Montreal, Que.
Melissa Duguay, The Savvy Shop, Dieppe, N.B.
Lukas Press, Lukas Press Hair Studio, Toronto, Ont.
Christina Sgro, Independent, Thornhill, Ont.
Lina Shamoun, Artline Salon, Kitchener, Ont.
Texture Hairstylist
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London, Ont.
Lukas Press, Lukas Press Hair Studio, Toronto, Ont.
Derrick Rutherford, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Lina Shamoun, Artline Salon, Kitchener, Ont.
Hana Woldeyes, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
British Columbia Hairstylist
Olivia Berttall, Sin 7 Salon, White Rock
Edwin Johnston, Cutting Room Creative, Nanaimo
Chantelle Leeder, Sin 7 Salon, White Rock
Johanna Libbey, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Lisa Smith, Mint Hair Lounge, Port Moody
Alberta Hairstylist
Jenna Engel, Plush Salon & Spa, Medicine Hat
Jelena Frolov, Chatters Hair Salon, Edmonton
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Johanna Costantini, City Looks by Visage, Winnipeg, Man.
Ashley Ruecker, Salon Haze, Regina, Sask.
Lisa Schoor, InStages Salon, Winnipeg, Man.
Ontario Hairstylist
Ben Barkworth, JustB Salon, Toronto
Erin Fernandes, Bon Bon Salon, London
Lukas Press, Lukas Press Hair Studio, Toronto
Derrick Rutherford, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph
Lina Shamoun, Artline Salon, Kitchener
Quebec Hairstylist
Karine Bélanger, Karine Styliste Salon, Montreal
Jordan Dock, Sixhaut Salon, Montreal
Martin Menard, Salon La Loge, Québec
Amelie Rainville, Les Muses Maitres Coiffeurs, Beloeil
Josée Renaud, Josée Renaud Coiffure, Québec
Atlantic Hairstylist
Melissa Duguay, The Savvy Shop, Dieppe, N.B.
Alma Head, Alma’s Family Hair Salon, Sydney, N.S.
Sharon LeClair, Shades of Color, Bedford, N.S.
Canadian Nail Artist
Nghia Nguyen, Henry Pro Nails, Thornhill, Ont.
Shayna Osazuwa, Shayna O Esthetics, Regina, Sask.
Cathy Torres, Amici’s Salon, Kelowna, B.C.
Makeup Artist
Samina Chaudhry, Samina’s Hair and Makeup Studio, Kitchener, Ont.
Natalia Farahmand, Desiderio Beauty, Penetanguishene, Ont.
Renee Rampersad, Makeup By Renee, Edmonton, Alta.
Salon Interior Design
Artemys, Montreal, Que.
Beau Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
Hair By Reema, Mississauga, Ont.
Pure Hair Studio, Kitchener, Ont.
Studio So Lara, Kitchener, Ont.
Sustainability Achievement
Adara Hair & Body Studio, Edmonton, Alta.
Refinery House, Chilliwack, B.C.
Salon Freyja, Montreal, Que.
Sin 7 Salon, White Rock, B.C.
Zazou Salon & Academy, North Vancouver, B.C.
Contessa Freestyle finalists will be announced in our weekly newsletter on October 20th.
The recipient of the John Steinberg Award for Community Service will be announced at the Contessa Awards gala on November 10th.
Photo: Hair: Contessa 2025 Finalist, Texture Hairstylist, Derrick Rutherford, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont., Makeup: Kristen B, Wardrobe Styling & Photo: Michael Young
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