John Jen Hoe Chong, Alberta hairstylist and past Contessa winner, shares some sage wisdom from his years of entering the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards. There's still time to... read more →
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Last year's Canadian Hairstylist of the Year winner, Alina Friesen from A Michael Levine Salon Group, dishes on the hottest trends, her favourite hairstyling tools and photo shoot secrets. (If... read more →
Manicurist and educator Jessica Ellison, who has also won six Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year Contessa awards, shares how to get to the top of your nail game and... read more →
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get started on your Contessa entry! In light of the rules changes to the Contessa Canadian Nail Artist category... read more →
Have you ever wanted to see the creative process behind creating a Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Award entry? Simon-Pierre Daoust of Salon PlanèteHair in Montreal, documented his 2012 Contessa... read more →
Courtney Regier and Erin Simmons, from Revolutions Hair Salon in Winnipeg, decided to team up for their very first Contessa collection with Courtney styling and Erin shooting. Here are three... read more →
Salon Magazine was there when Contessa winner 2012 Master Colourist and Makeover Colourist was putting his final touches to his Contessa collections. Salon Magazine: What do you like about the... read more →
Leeanne Colley, a past Contessa judge and Melissa Forrest from Tips Nail Bar & Spa in Toronto dish some tips on making standout photographs for a Contessa Nail Enhancement entry.... read more →
When putting together a winning collection, a top team is crucial. Here’s how to make the best of the huddle. 1. Give Creative License Communication with the photographer, art director,... read more →
We checked in with past winners and photographer Babak for tips on managing your money when preparing for a photo shoot. Here’s where you should invest and save. Invest in…... read more →
Rossa Jurenas, lead hair stylist for Schwarzkopf Professional, is no stranger to the Contessa circuit: she’s a five-time winner and has been a finalist most of the times she’s entered.... read more →
Chrissy Allan first learned about the Contessas when she was asked to be a model for another stylist’s collection. “After gaining exposure to the whole process of producing a collection, I... read more →
