Tell me about how you got your start in the hair industry. I’ve been in the industry for 13 years now, but I was previously working in the hospitality industry.... read more →
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Tell us about yourself. How did you get your start in the beauty industry? Did you always know you wanted to be a hairstylist? I went to university to study... read more →
How did you feel when you found out that you won Atlantic Hairstylist of the Year? I was in disbelief and I was very excited! The category that I was... read more →
How did you feel when you found out that you won the Session Hairstylist of the Year award? I was super excited. I wish I could describe the feeling. From... read more →
How and why did you start competing in the Contessa Awards? I entered for the first time two years ago. I had it in my mind that I wanted to... read more →
Returning to its first live, in-person show since the pandemic, the 2023 Contessa Awards gala was opened by a show-stopping presentation by Toronto-based Contessa award-winning hairstylist Norm Wright. This futuristic... read more →
Wella top artist and Contessa award-winning hairstylist Dana Lyseng led the company's bold and colourful presentation at the 34th annual Contessa Awards. The presentation, titled The United Colors of Wella,... read more →
At the 34th annual Contessa Awards, the Matrix Canada artistic team was led by artistic director and Contessa-winning hairstylist Rodrigo Araneda to produce a spectacular presentation that celebrated three classic... read more →
After being held virtually for the last two years, the 34th annual Contessa Awards returned with a bang on Sunday, November, 20th, 2022. Held at the Westin Harbour Castle in... read more →
With hairstylists and colourists from across Canada shooting their shot on Instagram with their favourite collection photo, we’ve asked you to vote for your favourite #Contessa2023 Freestyle entry. Now, it’s... read more →
The list you’ve all been waiting for is finally here: The 2023 Contessa Awards finalists! Thank you to everyone who entered! We’re so proud of all the creativity and support... read more →
It’s time to reveal the names of the entrants who are one step closer at receiving the highly coveted Contessa Awards’ titles and hardware! Thank you to everyone who participated... read more →
