Here’s what happened this month in the world of hairstyling. 

Events: 

Hairvolution 2014 took over Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks and it was a jam-packed two-day session filled with runway presentations, educational seminars and main stage segments that focused on colour, cut and style. Read more here. 

What are the next big trends in hair for the spring/summer 2015 season? We’ve rounded up the best hairstyles from New York Fashion Week. See them here. 

Who made the list for best hair on the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) red carpet? See our picks here.

West Coast hairstylists flocked to the Vancouver Allied Beauty Association show, where they were treated to learning seminars, educational demonstrations and got the latest tips, tricks and trends. See the photos from the event here.

Big Tease Bedtime Stories and Dannyco held their annual event, complete with a colourful runway and choreographed presentation and a live hairstyling demonstration.

News:

It’s that time of year again! Get ready for all of the excitement for the 26^th annual Contessas! The semi-finalist has been unveiled—see the list and some of the collections here. 

Did you know that there are new health and safety regulations for salon cleanliness? We chatted with Leeanne Colley from Tips Nail Bar and Jennifer Mather to get the inside scoop on some of these new regulations and how they could affect your salon. Read more here. 

Products & Tutorials:

Need some nail art inspiration? We tapped the pros from Bio Sculpture and CND to get the how-to on some perfect fall nail art. See theses looks and more on our Nails page.