Nargis Khan of Tips Nail Bar in Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood is known for creating inspiring looks, with a long list of star-studded Canadian clientele. On this #ManiMonday, we reflect with... read more →

For Master Colourist of the Year winner Michelle Finlayson, it’s safe to say colour is her forte. But as a Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks Artist, Finlayson has also been on... read more →

The Contessas have been a creative outlet for Freddy Sim. The hairstylist from Moods Hair Salon in Vancouver has won British Columbia Hairstylist of the Year and most recently Multicultural... read more →

Jennifer Reid has won the Contessa award for Hair Extensions Artist of the Year twice. Since we’ve retired the award this year, we reflect with Reid on creating the last-ever winning... read more →

Dorothy Tsang has been the recipient of several Contessa awards including Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, Ontario Hairstylist of the Year and most recently taking home the award for Avant... read more →

After winning her first Contessa award for Texture Hairstylist of the Year in 2015, Julie Vriesinga won her second award last year—this time for Session Hairstylist of the Year. We... read more →

Vancouver Hairdressing Academy graduate Jaelyn Walker won the Contessa Award for Student/Apprentice Hairstylist of the Year in 2014. Since then, her career at Michael Levine's Space Salon in Vancouver has... read more →

Mathieu Mainville gives us the inside scoop behind the inspiration for his forward-thinking 2017 Contessa-winning collection for Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, and shares what he enjoys doing when he’s... read more →