Hairstylist David Vendittelli from Valvano Salon Spa in Niagara, Ontario, and Contessa 2016 New Hairstylist of the Year shares with us his styling influences, and advice to anyone thinking of... read more →
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We caught up with Christopher Asta from Harmony Hair Care, Contessa 2016 Ontario Hairstylist of the Year, to ask him about the inspiration behind his collection "Vertebraid," and what he's... read more →
For our Birds segment, the Wella team, with Mirella Rota Sementilli, Daniel Di Tommaso and Rodrigo Araneda, explore the theme through exotic birds of the northern sky. Incorporating an exotic... read more →
Chantel Allen, Hair Extensions Artist of the Year winner, has been working with hair extensions since she was in high school! We caught up with her to learn about her... read more →
On her first time entering the Master Colourist of the Year category, Heidi Kenney proves that you don’t need live in a big city to take home the win. We... read more →
In order to bring together a Contessa segment seamlessly, each aspect needs to be well executed. But how do you make such a small part like nails create a big... read more →
Experience all the highlights of the 27th annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards Gala in our photo gallery! On November 8th, over 1,000 beauty professionals gathered at the Westin... read more →
Last night, November 8th, the Contessa 2016 winners were revealed at the Westin Harbour Castle to an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 hairstylists and beauty professionals. Mandy McFadden of Salon... read more →
Salon Magazine, (the producers of the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards, would like to congratulate all of the 2016 Contessa Award winners, whom were revealed at the gala on... read more →
The 27th annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards finalists have been announced! After months of shooting, entering and planning, all of the excitement is getting closer as we get... read more →
The 27th annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards semi-finalists have been announced! Want to be the first to find out who the finalists are in October? Sign up for our newsletter! The... read more →
Marie-Josée Dupuis is an avid fan of competitions, having been a Contessa finalist and winner numerous times. "I love the avant-garde category," says Dupuis. "It helps me evolve into the... read more →
