For the past two weeks, you’ve voted for your favourite Contessa 2020 finalist collections, and the results are in! And for the first-time ever in Contessa Fan Favourite voting history,... read more →
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The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards is the biggest night of the year, celebrating the best in Canadian professional beauty. Can’t make it to Toronto for the big show?... read more →
For her 2019 finalist collection, this Quebec-based makeup artist was inspired by royalty, choosing deep hues and metallic shades as the spotlight for her collection. “At the beginning, my idea was to showcase the models as... read more →
The Contessa 2020 finalists have been named, so it’s now time to vote for your favourite collection for the Contessa 2018 Fan Favourite Award! How does it work? First, view... read more →
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... read more →
Being in the industry for more than 20 years, Erin Fernandes continues to push her creative boundaries. Co-owner of London-based ED Hair & Tattoo, Fernandes has entered the Contessas since... read more →
It’s official! Contessa Awards season is here. And without further ado, it’s time to announce the semi-finalists for the 2020 Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards. Thank you to everyone... read more →
Update: Due to a large volume of entries, our Contessa uploader is currently down. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. But don't worry! We are... read more →
We spoke with Denis Duquette, a Contessa award-winning photographer, on the dos and don'ts for retouching and Photoshop. “Retouching for hair competition collections is very different than any other type... read more →
When prepping your photoshoot of a hair collection for a prestige competition, other than amazing hair, the perfect model, and all the on-trend fashion styling, you need to keep in... read more →
Need some help with the details of your Canadian Nail Artist of the Year collection? We’ve rounded up some tips to help point you in the right direction. Tell a... read more →
Calling all hairstylists, colourists, salon teams, makeup artists and nail techs! Entries are officially open for the 31st annual Contessa Awards! And whether you enter one or more categories, don’t... read more →
