It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… it’s time to officially announce the Contessa 2022 finalists!
It’s been a tough year for our industry, but the talent and creativity that this year’s entrants have demonstrated is nothing short of amazing. You should all be extremely proud and are all well deserving of a celebration—our highly anticipated Contessa gala!
A big thank you to all entrants who participated this year by submitting your work and for your ongoing support of the Contessas. And a special shout-out to our judging panel, who had the difficult task of scoring such unbelievable work.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at the Contessa Awards hybrid gala on Sunday, November 7th, so please make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram for all Contessa updates.
Although you can find the full list of finalists below, we also announced the news on Instagram Live! If you missed it, you could watch the video here.
Congratulations again to all finalists! Click here to see their full collections.
Canadian Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab par Rodrigo, Montreal
Frank Dicintio, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont.
Marie-Josée Dupuis, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Erin Fernandes, ED Hair & Tattoo, London, Ont.
Suzanne Maurice, Changing of the Garnet, Orillia, Ont.
Michelle Oliver, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Nicole Pede, InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Canadian Salon Team
Changing of the Garnet, Orillia, Ont.
Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Cutting Room Creative, Nanaimo, B.C.
Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Salon Deauville, Montreal
Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont.
Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Vanity House, London, Ont.
Zoom Hair Studio, New Westminster, B.C.
Elite Master Hairstylist
Joan Novak, JoNo Hair, Whistler, B.C.
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C.
Sabrina Sorella, J’AIME! Coiffure, Montreal
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Master Colourist
Joan Novak, JoNo Hair, Whistler, B.C.
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C.
Session Hairstylist
Melita Campellone, J’AIME! Coiffure, Montreal
Jesse Ervin, LUUM Salon, Lethbridge, Alta.
Anica Iordache, Modmop Hairdressing, Ottawa
Kathy Simon, Mekka, Montreal
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
International Hairstylist
Martin Crean, MODE Hair, Chipping Campden, U.K.
Amy Gaudie, Urban Chic Salon, Ashgrove, Australia
Sam James, SJ Establishment, Adelaide, Australia
Juan Miguel Medialdea, Juan Miguel Medialdea Peluqueros, Guadix, Spain
Manuel Mon, Manuel Mon Estilistas, Oviedo, Spain
Canadian Colourist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab par Rodrigo, Montreal
Jesse Ervin, LUUM Salon, Lethbridge, Alta.
Krysten-Ashley Garrod, Studio Fontana, Toronto
Daniel Grieco, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont.
Simon James, Style Lab Headquarters, Vancouver
Emerging Hairstylist
Julia Ainsley, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Rachelle Dixon, Dixon Studios, Woodstock, Ont.
Robynn Graham, Hair by Robynn, Innisfil, Ont.
Leanna Heida, Freelance, Lindsay, Ont.
Frederick Levesque, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Aprille Bouchard, Freelance, Toronto
Kim-Chantal Garneau, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Antoine Vadacchino, Salon Deauville, Montreal
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Canadian Nail Artist
Alexandra Chrustel, Nails by Alexandra, Barrie, Ont.
Heather Dierkens, Salon + Spa Roxx, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Nargis Khan, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto
Liliya Leheta, Belle Beauty Boutique, Mississauga, Ont.
Robyn Schwartz, Robyn Schwartz Nail Design, Long Creek, P.E.I.
Makeup Artist
Marika D’Auteuil, Marika D’Auteuil, Montreal
Katie Flattery, Taz Hair Co., London, Ont.
Heidi Fleming, Beauty by Heidi Amelia, Morden, N.S.
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary
Véronique Girard, Véronique Girard – Artiste Maquilleur, Jonquière, Que.
Men’s Hairstylist
Hannah Hewitt, Hair by Hannah, Vancouver
Tyana Nichole, Brush Salon, Vancouver
Paul Pereira, Solo Bace, Toronto
Navin Ramgoolam, Salon Deauville, Montreal
Wan Wu, Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, Burnaby, B.C.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Adrian Carew, Hair 91 Inc., Toronto
Janet Jackson, JouJou Hair Studio, Etobicoke, Ont.
Martin Menard, Le Kollectiv, Montreal
Lukas Press, Lukas Press, Toronto
Dustin Schumann, Freelance, London, Ont.
Texture Hairstylist
Frank Dicintio, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont.
Marie-Josée Dupuis, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Denise Meikle, Salon Origins, Vancouver
Lukas Press, Lukas Press, Toronto
Mandy Rogers, Hunt & Gather Hair Company, Victoria, B.C.
Alberta Hairstylist
Darcie Chapman, The Black Swan Hair Co., Spruce Grove
Mandy Clark, Salon + Spa Roxx, Sherwood Park
Jenna Engel, Plush Salon & Spa, Medicine Hat
Jesse Ervin, LUUM Salon, Lethbridge
Justin Rizzuto, Mane House of Hair, Calgary
Atlantic Hairstylist
Leo Forsythe, Simply Hair, Fredericton, N.B.
Alma Head, Alma’s Family Hair Salon Tanning and Esthetics, Sydney, N.S.
Amanda Hodgson, Spirit Spa, Halifax, N.S.
Heidi Kenney, Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S.
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S.
British Columbia Hairstylist
James Abu-Ulba, Spa Utopia & Salon, Langley
Travis Battaglia, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver
Ken Hung, Salon Era, Richmond
Simon James, Style Lab Headquarters, Vancouver
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt
Ontario Hairstylist
Krysten-Ashley Garrod, Studio Fontana, Toronto
Robin LaChance, Tinted Love Hair Studio, Barrie
Lukas Press, Lukas Press, Toronto
Dustin Schumann, Freelance, London
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London
Quebec Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab par Rodrigo, Montreal
Yves Houde, Atelier Mega Coiffure, Québec
Maggie Semaan, Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval
Kathy Simon, Mekka, Montreal
Sophie Tessier, Salon Larousse, Montreal
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Jamie Dorge, Élan Hair Studio, Winnipeg
Baillie Fyfe, Hair-O-Glyphics, Winnipeg
Kelsie Kitzul, CHEL SalonSpa, Saskatoon
Ashley Ruecker, Salon Haze, Regina
Josie Vilay, Hairology Studio, Winnipeg
Freestyle
Daniel Grieco, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont. @danielgrieco75
Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver @danalysenghair
Michelle Oliver, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta. @michelleoliverhair
Bx Pfeiffer, Fade ‘n Dye, Roberts Creek, B.C. @bxpfeiffer
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S. @chelsealainesalonandcolourbar
Salon Interior Design
Blume Hair by Niki, Burnaby, B.C.
GlosSalon, Vancouver
Salon Christopher’s, Montreal
Studio So Lara, Waterloo, Ont.
Wish Dry Bar, West Vancouver
The recipient of the John Steinberg Award for Community Service will be announced at the gala.
Contessa 2022 Finalist, Atlantic Hairstylist, Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S., Makeup: Elle Munster, Photo: Denis Duquette
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