The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards are the longest running and most prestigious awards in the Canadian beauty industry. This year’s Award’s Gala takes place in Toronto Nov. 10.... read more →

Congratulations and good luck to all of the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards’ finalists! The winners will be announced on November 10 at the Contessa Awards Gala in Toronto.... read more →

Congratulations to this year's Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Award’s semi-finalists! With hundreds of entries from across Canada, the work submitted for the competition was phenomenal. The finalists will be... read more →

Who: Twenty-three of the best beauty pros in Canada were awarded the top prize in hair, nails and makeup artistry at the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards gala. Big winners... read more →

Salon Magazine congratulates all of the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Award winners for 2013! See the winning collections in our Contessa gallery. 2013 Contessa Winners Canadian Hairstylist Alina Friesen,... read more →

The staff here at Salon Magazine often get asked “What should I wear the Contessa gala?” The answer is: anything you want! You should wear whatever makes you feel comfortable,... read more →