NEWS AND EVENTS
CFIB Launches Petition to Expand Eligibility for Ontario’s COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant to Help Salon Owners
As salon owners in Ontario continue to deal with capacity restrictions, reduced hours and appointment cancellations, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has launched.. Read More →
Q&A with Contessa 2022 Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, Nicole Pede
How did you get your start in the beauty industry? All through high school, I was always the one that people would ask to do.. Read More →
OPI Partners with Xbox For Their Spring 2022 Collection
OPI is ringing in the new year with a “game-changing” partnership with Xbox! The out-of-this-world spring 2022 collection features 12 shades such as Quest for.. Read More →
Q&A with Contessa 2022 Session Hairstylist of the Year, Melita Campellone
Tell us about yourself and how you got your start in the beauty industry. Did you always know you wanted to work with hair? I.. Read More →
Collections
Capsule HCF – Hair Collection by Jean-Baptiste Santens
January 13, 2022
Anti Gravity – Hair Collection by Hot Shots Team
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January 5, 2022
Achromic – Hair Collection by Jonathan Turner
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December 29, 2021
Henko – Hair Collection by Davinia Cuñat Ripoll
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December 22, 2021
Butterflies in Flight – Hair Collection by David Barron
December 16, 2021
Tisci – Hair Collection by Siobhan Haug, British Colour Technician of the Year
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December 10, 2021
Business Articles
Learn How Salon Owners are Managing and Dividing Tips During the Holiday Season
Since reopening after weeks (and months) of pandemic shutdowns, some salons have noticed that tips from clients have become more generous. And while reasoning varies—clients.. Read More →
Social Media Showdown: The Benefits of Instagram vs. TikTok for Beauty Professionals
We chatted with beauty professionals who are slaying the social media game about the benefits of Instagram vs. TikTok, and how they use each platform.. Read More →
Learn How Hairstylists are Using Social Media to Gain Clients
As some stylists are focused on getting their next picture-perfect shot, learn how others are finding ways to make social media work—literally—for their business. Since.. Read More →
How Salon Owners are using Social Media to Maximize Retail and E-commerce Sales
From affiliate marketing to e-commerce, salons and stylists are leveraging their social media platforms to maximize take-home product sales. We spoke with salon owners who.. Read More →
Business and Salon Industry Experts Share Tips for Dealing with Losing Staff
Losing staff to other salons, chair rentals, salon suites, freelance or even underground opportunities can be difficult to navigate. These tips from business and salon.. Read More →
Learn How Ontario-based Salon Owners Adjusted their Businesses to Remain Open/Re-Open During the Pandemic
Though the pandemic’s lockdowns have impacted salons across Canada, there’s no question that the province that’s been hardest hit is Ontario. For salons in Toronto.. Read More →
Hair Trends
Holiday Hair How-To: From Day to Night
With the holidays upon us, we know clients are busy with parties and celebrations. We have a step-by-step guide on creating a day-to-evening.. Read More →
Five Tips for Layering Hair
’Tis the season for texture, texture, texture! Layering can be used to enhance volume or give hair a dramatic shape by creating more.. Read More →
Holiday Hair How-To: Low Pony with a French Twist
Looking for ways to spice up your client’s hair for the holidays? We have a step-by-step guide from Karla Valenzuela, an ambassador for.. Read More →
How to Create Glass Hair Looks for Your Clients
Glass hair (or liquid hair) continues to be a trend on both the red carpet and social media. This ultra-smooth and high-shine look.. Read More →
Our “So You Think You Can Colour?” LightDimensions Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Zoe Verheuvel from Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar in New Glasgow, NS., on her first-place win in the “So You.. Read More →
How Social Media Colour Trends are Creating a Rising Demand for Semi- and Demi-Permanent Options
While there seems to be no question that the popularity of temporary colour options have been propelled forward by social media, colourists also.. Read More →
Nail Trends
OPI Partners with Xbox For Their Spring 2022 Collection
OPI is ringing in the new year with a “game-changing” partnership with Xbox! The out-of-this-world spring 2022 collection features 12... read more →
January 14, 2022
How To: Marble Nails from the 2021 American Music Awards
The 2021 American Music Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 21, 2022, and celebrities were dressed to... read more →
November 24, 2021
Get the Look: Singer Maren Morris’ Icy Ombre Nails
Take a look at how the celebrity nail artist Kait Mosh created a beautiful icy ombre nail look for Maren... read more →
November 20, 2021
How Social Media and Fashion Week are Inspiring Nail Trends
While some clients may choose to rely on their own personal taste and favourite shades to determine their choices in... read more →
October 6, 2021
Get the look: Celebrity Nail Looks from MTV’s VMAs 2021
On Sunday, September 12, 2021, celebrities were dressed to impress at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)! The night... read more →
September 13, 2021
Get the Look: Andra Day and Issa Rae’s Glamorous OPI Manicures at the 2021 BET Awards
On Sunday, June 27th, stars were ready for a night filled with entertainment (and glamorous looks!) at the 2021 BET... read more →
June 28, 2021
Products
REDAVID® Orchid Oil Dual Therapy
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OPI Infinite Shine / Infinite Shine de OPI
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TOTAL RESULTS – The Re-Bond
Repairs extremely damaged hair and leaves it feeling revitalized. Repair Internal Strength. Citric...
Illumina Permanent Hair Color / Colorant permanent Illumina
ILLUMINA COLOR elevates light to its highest spectrum revealing previously unseen potential in hair....
Moroccanoil Treatment / Traitement Moroccanoil
Moroccanoil Treatment is the award-winning, revolutionary hair product that created the buzz on arga...
Contessas
Q&A with Contessa 2022 Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, Nicole Pede
How did you get your start in the beauty industry? All through high school, I was always the one that people would ask to do.. Read More →
Q&A with Contessa 2022 Session Hairstylist of the Year, Melita Campellone
Tell us about yourself and how you got your start in the beauty industry. Did you always know you wanted to work with hair? I.. Read More →
Q&A with Frank Dicintio, Owner of Contessa 2022 Canadian Salon Team of the Year, Salon Gaboa
What does winning this award mean to you? I was up for three [awards] and Salon Team was the one I was really after. I’m.. Read More →
Q&A with Contessa 2022 Master Colourist of the Year, Michelle Pargee
How did you get your start in the hair industry? My mother owned a hair salon when I was six years old and I started.. Read More →
