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 →
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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 →
After hosting our past two galas virtually, we’re excited to be back to a live, in-person format on November 20, 2022 for the 34th annual Contessa Awards! Are you ready... read more →
Get to know some of the industry’s top photographers and learn what it takes to capture that perfect shot! How did you get your start as a photographer? How would... read more →
Get to know some of the industry’s top photographers and learn what it takes to capture that perfect shot! How did you get your start as a photographer? How... read more →
Calling all new hairstylists, apprentices and students! Are you thinking about entering the Contessa Awards but don’t know where to start? Check out our Emerging Hairstylist Entry Guide for everything... read more →
Get to know some of the industry’s top photographers and learn what it takes to capture that perfect shot! How did you get your start as a photographer? My first... read more →
Celebrating the beauty of Canada’s diversity is important in all aspects of the beauty industry. Regardless of whether or not your clientele or geographical region is diverse, when it comes... read more →
Get to know some of the industry’s top photographers and learn what it takes to capture that perfect shot! How did you get your start as a photographer? Growing up,... read more →
With the announcement of the newest Contessa category, Collaboration (Co-lab)—an award designed to foster and encourage teamwork between hairstylists and/or colourists—we chatted with two Edmonton-based friends and colleagues, Michelle Oliver... read more →
Get to know some of the industry’s top photographers, and learn what it takes to capture that perfect shot! How did you get your start as a photographer? In 2006,... read more →
