We got a sneak peek of Dat Tran’s entry for this year’s Contessa Awards! While we can’t show you too much, we can tell you what he’s learned from shooting... read more →
Tips
1. Be original…The judges on the Contessa panel have each seen thousands of collections. You want yours to stand out as something fresh rather than the same old, same old.... read more →
Three ways to tell a story through your collection WHY SHOULD YOU DO A STORYBOARD? A Contessa collection tells a story through images, and a storyboard ensures a coherent result.... read more →
Gearing up for your Contessa photo shoot? Salon Magazine surveyed 25 hairstylists—all past Contessa entrants—to get the top items on their photo shoot day checklist. Click the link for everything... read more →
The most successful Contessa collections share specific key elements: 1. A theme or a defined idea A theme is an idea that unifies your collection. Themes grow from raw ideas... read more →
