The wait is finally over! We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 31st annual Contessa Awards.
Year after year, we continue to be impressed by the level of talent and creativity showcased from across Canada and internationally.
Celebrate with us at the Contessa 2020 awards gala on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre in Toronto.
The gala begins with a cocktail party and red carpet at 5 p.m., a sit-down dinner at 7.p.m., and the awards ceremony starts at 8 p.m., featuring inspiring stage presentations from Moroccanoil, Pulp Riot and Wella Professionals. And, of course, the big reveal of the Contessa 2020 winners!
To buy tickets, click here. Hurry, tickets sell out fast! Prices increase on October 23.
Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to all finalists!
To view all finalist collections, click here.
Canadian Hairstylist
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Marie-Josée Dupuis, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec, Que.
Pete Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Tracy Newton, Aveda Institute Toronto, Toronto
Michelle Pargee, Freelance, Sechelt, B.C.
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Morgan Roy, Aveda Academy Salon, Toronto
Maggie Semaan, Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que.
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Canadian Salon Team
Coiffure CUT IN, Québec, Que.
Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont.
Harmony Hair Care, Peterborough, Ont.
M Coiffure, Montreal
Marc Bernier Coiffure, Ste-Julie, Que.
Monokrome Salon, Montreal
Opus Salon and Spa, St. Thomas, Ont.
Salon Espace K, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Valentino’s Grande Salon, Whitby, Ont.
Elite Master Hairstylist
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Rossa Jurenas, Studio Rossa, Tillsonburg, Ont.
Patrick G. Nadeau, RDV par Patrick G. Nadeau, Montreal
Michelle Pargee, Freelance, Sechelt, B.C.
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Master Colourist
Melissa Duguay, Eccentric Hair Studio, Moncton, N.B.
Michelle Finlayson, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Krysten-Ashley Garrod, Studio Fontana, Toronto
Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver, B.C.
Michael Shire, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Session Hairstylist
Aprille Bouchard, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Melissa Duguay, Eccentric Hair Studio, Moncton, N.B.
Anica Iordache, Modmop Hairdressing, Ottawa
Lauren Oxford, Mousy Browns, Edmonton, Alta.
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
International Hairstylist
Tracey Devine-Smith, Glamour UAE, London, U.K.
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson, Mansfield, U.K.
Uros Mikic, Kinky Curly Straight, Stepney, South Australia
Rick Roberts, Rick Roberts Salon, East Yorkshire, U.K.
Cristina Tatasciore, Flipped Hair, Melbourne, Australia
Canadian Colourist
Ann-Marie Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Pete Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Nicole Pede, InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
Maggie Semaan, Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que.
Mirella Sementilli Rota, Freelance, Woodbridge, Ont.
Alberta Hairstylist
Danielle Barbey, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton
Darcie Chapman, The Black Swan Hair Co., Spruce Grove
Jason Fournier, J.Fournier Hair Design, Calgary
Chelsea Mann, Chelsea Mann Hair Company, St. Albert
Simone Pettigrew, Salon Social, Edmonton
Atlantic Hairstylist
Alma Head, Alma’s Family Hair Salon, Sydney, N.S.
Sharon Keller, Bounce! Hair Studio, Long Creek, P.E.I.
Heidi Kenney, Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S.
Ali Pike, The Seahorse Salon, St. John’s, Nfld.
Tara Tobin, The Hair Studio & Spa, St. John’s, Nfld.
British Columbia Hairstylist
Armineh Damanpak, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Ken Hung, Salon Era, Richmond
Soyeon (Jessy) Jin, Pomp and Proper Salon, Vancouver
Vu Nguyen, Lure Salon, Vancouver
Michelle Pargee, Freelance, Sechelt
Ontario Hairstylist
Robin Bacon, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Danielle Degraaf, Creative Images Hair Studio, Woodstock
Lauren Green, LgHairstyles, Aylmer
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London
Quebec Hairstylist
Etienne Cloutier, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
Mathieu Daigle, Atelier Mega Coiffure, Québec
Sonia Dallaire, Salon Espace C, Brossard
Sophie Tessier, Salon Larousse, Montreal
Jason Williams, Salon Espace K, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Jamie Dorge, Élan Hair Studio, Winnipeg
Kelly Hunter, Salon Venator, Winnipeg
Jason Lachance, Urban Crush Salon, Winnipeg
Colleen Lamirande, Verde Salon, Winnipeg
Lisa Schoor, Cutting Loose Hair Design, Winnipeg
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Kim Garneau, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec, Que.
Ludovic Leroy-Vigier, Rayko Coiffure, Lasalle, Que.
Julio Rodriguez, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
James Valiant, Suki’s South Granville, Vancouver
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Canadian Nail Artist
Jessica Benner, InStyle Salon and Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
Olga Khazova, European Standard by Olga Khazova, Medicine Hat, Alta.
Anick Pouliot, Pose d’ongles Anick Pouliot, Levis, Que.
Makeup Artist
Marika D’Auteuil, MD Makeup, Montreal
Véronique Girard, Véronique Girard – Artiste Maquilleur, Jonquière, Que.
Abie Hagerty, Facesbyabie, Fingal, Ont.
Yuri Ishii, Avant Garde Hair Studio, Vancouver
Katie Sullivan, KQS Studio, St. John’s, Nfld.
Men’s Hairstylist
Eric Charpentier, Apart Studio, Montreal
Pete Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Jason Massa, Lexa Coiffure, Brossard, Que.
Freddy Sim, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Marilyn Vendittelli, Industry Hair and Esthetics, St. Catharines, Ont.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Eva Abraha, Zinc Hair, Vancouver
Jean-Sébastien Chalut, O Salon, Montreal
Pete Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Soyeon (Jessy) Jin, Pomp and Proper Salon, Vancouver
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
New Hairstylist
Angela Debono, Taz Hair Co., Etobicoke, Ont.
Frederick Levesque, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec, Que.
Laura Metansinine, Richardson Hair Design, Kemptville, Ont.
Michelle Nahmad, Blushes, Ottawa
Aislin O’Brien, The Hair Company, Newmarket, Ont.
Student-Apprentice Hairstylist
Alicia Cooper, Scissors Hair Studio – Byward Market, Ottawa
Rachelle Dixon, Roots to Ends Hair Studios and Tranquility Day Spa, Ingersoll, Ont.
Chelsea Dogan, Salon Cyan, London, Ont.
Carlie Parkin, RedBloom Salon East Village, Calgary
Tasha Pinheiro, Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont.
Texture Hairstylist
Robin Bacon, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie, Ont.
Aprille Bouchard, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Lauren Green, LgHairstyles, Alymer, Ont.
Sandro Macri, Salon Collage, Toronto
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Salon Interior Design
Butter Beauty Parlour, Calgary
Coiffure CUT IN, Québec, Que.
Hedkandi Salon, Calgary
Mavn Hair, Edmonton, Alta.
Salon Scavo, Toronto
John Steinberg Award for Community Service
ÇaVaBien Hair Studio & Day Spa Ltd., Calgary
Connect Hair Studio, Barrie, Ont.
Hedkandi Salon, Calgary
Luc Mon Coiffeur, Montreal
The Manor Salon, Toronto
Credits: Hair: Maggie Semaan, Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que., Makeup: Maddie Austin, Styling: 8lack Official, Photo: John Rawson
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