When creating his Contessa 2017 Men’s Hairstylist of the Year collection, Fabrizio Perciballi garnered inspiration from a Canadian fashion icon. Representing Style at Any Age “Paul Mason is an older,... read more →
Tips
Toronto-based photographer Doug McMillan has been photographing Contessa entries for more than 17 years. He shares his top three tips for putting together a winning collection. 1. Plan Ahead “Make... read more →
With our Contessa 2017 Collector's Edition print issue hitting the mail today, we're going behind the scenes with Contessa 28 Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year Dorothy Tsang to see... read more →
For so many hairstylists, makeup is the finishing touch to the collection. But for makeup artists like Rita Stirpe, it’s the whole collection. Finding the Balance Between Trends and Classics... read more →
As a colourist, it can be difficult to find willing models who are relinquishing control for such out-of-the-box finishes, but for Loretta Tom, it’s just another part of the collection-creating... read more →
When you’ve been entering the Contessa Awards for a few years, like Alina Friesen, you start to get the hang of things and create your own fail-safe way of doing things.... read more →
1) Increase Your Notability You’ve officially made it! Okay, jokes aside, being a Contessa winner means you’ve taken one more step in making your name known. As a winner, not... read more →
Whether you’re a first time entrant or Contessa Award veteran, the process is the same for everyone. Double-checking, triple-checking and scrutiny is part of the course, but while you’re counting... read more →
Contessa season is in full swing and while we love seeing entries featuring your best colour and hairstyling collections, we also love seeing how you give back to your community.... read more →
Here’s a go-to guide for new entrants to the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards. 1) Do your due diligence — The 2017 Contessa Official Rules and Regulations will help answer... read more →
Sarah “Maki” Mak has worked in the industry for about five years—and entering the Contessas for just about as long. Though she got her start as a hairstylist a little... read more →
This isn’t the first time that Daniel Naumovski, owner of Taz Hair Co. in Toronto, has entered the Contessa Awards. So it’s no surprise that, over the years, he has... read more →
