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Relive the magic from the biggest night in Canadian beauty! The 2019 Contessa Awards came back bigger and better than ever as they celebrated 30 years of excellence and... read more →
This award-winning hairstylist’s story has not only touched us but truly exemplifies why we love doing what we do. In 2008, I was a very busy, successful salon owner, with... read more →
Based in Montreal, makeup artist Marika D’Auteuil brings her magical touch to many hairstylists’ collections every year. She also channels her artistry into her own creative photo sessions. “I need... read more →
For the Contessa Awards’ 30th anniversary, we gathered some of the industry’s top hairstylists, past Contessa winners, finalists and friends to participate in our Contessa 2019 gala opener video. Featuring... read more →
L'Oréal Professionnel, a Contessa silver sponsor, took the stage to present “Nefarious”, a collection featuring geometric shapes and extraordinary avant-garde styles. Led by the brand’s portfolio artists Norm Wright, Frank... read more →
This year, the Contessa Awards celebrated a milestone: its 30th anniversary! Honouring the best of the best in the Canadian professional beauty industry, the 2019 Contessa Awards took place on November... read more →
This year, Contessa silver sponsor American Crew rocked the stage with a ’90s-themed presentation featuring looks from their Iconic collection, along with their #StyleForTheRoad campaign—a partnership with Harley-Davidson. The presentation... read more →
The 30th annual Contessa Awards gala may be over, but we’re still buzzing with excitement as we celebrate this milestone. Congratulations to the Contessa 2019 winners! Here at Salon, (the... read more →
This year, the voting for the Contessa 2019 Fan Favourite award was off the charts! You had your say and we’re excited to announce the five finalists for the Contessa... read more →
For Eloise Chiew, the path to hairdressing wasn’t so clear-cut. With interests in art and working with her hands, she explored a culinary career in baking, specializing in wedding cakes,... read more →
You’re going to want to be sitting down for this! After receiving thousands of photos, narrowed down by two rounds of judging, we’re proud to announce the finalists for #Contessa2019!... read more →
