On the heels of the launch of their Summer Collection and ahead of the annual Salon Owners Summit in Dublin, Ireland, we caught up with Phorest’s CEO and founder, Ronan... read more →
The 35th annual Contessa Awards were held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. With nearly 1,000 people in attendance, the gala was co-hosted by... read more →
Hairstylists, colourists and beauty pros from across Canada, the U.S., and Puerto Rico travelled to Las Vegas on October 29th and 30th for Wella’s The He(Art) of Hair and the... read more →
Wella’s annual photo-based competition got a makeover! For this year, entrants were required to submit a 60- to 90-second video (reel) on Instagram that showcases their creative process, story and... read more →
Contessa Freestyle is a one-photo category that’s open to Canadian hairstylists and colourists. With no creative rules, this category encourages entrants to let loose and show off their skills! For... read more →
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salon Magazine (@salonmagazine) In case you missed it: the finalists for the 2024 Contessa Awards were announced on Instagram... read more →
It’s time to have your say and vote for your favourite #ContessaFreestyle2024 entry! Voting is now open and runs until October 16, 2023. Remember: Only one vote per email address... read more →
Hairstylists and beauty pros from more than 37 countries travelled to Chicago for the 2023 Kao Salon Global Experience, and it was one for the record books! The event kicked... read more →
The time has come to announce the 35th annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year (Contessa Awards) semi-finalists, who are all one step closer to being named a winner at the... read more →
The Contessa Awards is partnering with Sassoon Academy Toronto as its Education Sponsor for the 35th annual awards competition and gala. To celebrate the 35th anniversary, Sassoon Academy Toronto will... read more →
The total value of each voucher is $1,450. The voucher is only valid at Sassoon Academy’s Toronto location. The voucher is valid for a 3-Day ABC course during the 2024... read more →
The Canadian professional beauty community is mourning the loss of Jon Paul Holt, who passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 73. The legendary Contessa award-winning... read more →