With the closure of salons across Canada, many of you may be going a bit stir-crazy with all of this extra downtime. As frustrating as it can be, it’s time... read more →
Once considered to be the epicentre of COVID-19 in Canada, Quebec began reopening hair salons in June. In Montreal, salons were allowed to reopen as of June 15. Among them... read more →
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic felt around the world, protecting each other's health and safety is the number one priority. Therefore many beauty industry events and classes have... read more →
It’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for… It’s time to get ready for the 2021 Contessa Awards! This year, we’ve decided to bring the Contessas to YOU in a new... read more →
With Alberta as the third province to allow salons to reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown, we chatted with Contessa-winning hairstylist Beverly Robertson about her salon’s reopening experience. How has it... read more →
Hairstylists and beauty professionals across North America gathered around their computer screens last night to find out the winners of the 2020 Beauty Envision Awards. The annual photo-based hair and... read more →
Salons have just endured the ultimate test. From closures and layoffs, to a reopening plan with stringent new health and safety guidelines, many are still adapting to this new way... read more →
It’s been three months since hair salons started to reopen across Canada after the COVID-19 shutdown. While things have slowly begun to return to a sense of normalcy, it’s still... read more →
As businesses ramp up their disinfecting protocols to adhere to the new COVID-19 guidelines, nail salons have had to reassess the way they offer services. We spoke with nail owners... read more →
The 2021 Contessa Awards are bigger than ever with the addition of an exciting, new category: Freestyle! It’s time to show us your best shot! This new category is open... read more →
We know times have been hard, but hearing your ongoing success stories has been nothing short of inspiring. In this new section #SalonStrong, we’re sharing your stories and posts to... read more →
As salons reopen, many businesses are continuing to face financial hardship. We asked experts to share their tips for managing debt and expenses amidst these uncertain times. Lisa Dinh is... read more →
