NEWS AND EVENTS
Contessa 2023: Show Opener by Norm Wright
Returning to its first live, in-person show since the pandemic, the 2023 Contessa Awards gala was opened by a show-stopping presentation by Toronto-based Contessa award-winning.. Read More →
Contessa 2023: Wella Presentation by Dana Lyseng
Wella top artist and Contessa award-winning hairstylist Dana Lyseng led the company’s bold and colourful presentation at the 34th annual Contessa Awards. The presentation, titled.. Read More →
Contessa 2023: Matrix Presentation by Rodrigo Araneda
At the 34th annual Contessa Awards, the Matrix Canada artistic team was led by artistic director and Contessa-winning hairstylist Rodrigo Araneda to produce a spectacular.. Read More →
Next Wave of Talent: MJ Déziel
From emerging hairstylists who are just getting their start to excelling stylists who are on their way to becoming the next set of leaders and.. Read More →
Collections
Generation Z – Hair Collection by Encarna Moreno & María Gómez
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December 1, 2022
Seventy – Hair Collection by Eva González & Jose Salvador
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November 25, 2022
Lucidite – Hair Collection by Annabel Payne, Toni&Guy, U.K.
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November 17, 2022
Hybrid – Hair Collection by Abbie Johnson
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November 11, 2022
Bridget – Hair Collection by Raquel Saiz
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November 3, 2022
Neo Mods – Hair Collection by Shyana & Florian Knittel
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October 27, 2022
Business Articles
Tips for Increasing your Prices and Charging Effectively for your Colour Services
With so many factors to consider when determining your prices—including the time/duration of the service, the stylist’s level of expertise, amount of product used, amount.. Read More →
Learn How Salon Owners Are Making Their Businesses More Environmentally Friendly
From hair clippings and colour to foils, paper and plastics, the salon industry produces a significant amount of waste on a daily basis. So it.. Read More →
Learn Ways to Improve your Retail Sales
It goes without saying that the last two years have made retail sales for beauty pros more vital than ever. During lockdowns, e-commerce sales were.. Read More →
Learn How to Address Mental Health Issues Inside the Salon
With hairstylists and beauty pros constantly talking to people, working on their feet and sharing their energy with clients on a daily basis, it’s not.. Read More →
Get Financial Management Advice and Tips from Business Experts
With increasing costs, supply chain issues and inflation rates brought about by the pandemic, we spoke with business experts for their advice on how to.. Read More →
Discover How Mentoring New Staff Can Help Build Your Team And Business
For most hairstylists, the time between graduating beauty school and working on your first client is instrumental in helping build technical skills and confidence to.. Read More →
Hair Trends
How-To: Expanded Texture
With the holiday season among us, that means more parties, events and outings for your clients. If you’re in need of a little.. Read More →
Get the Look: Faux Shag
Are your clients interested in experimenting with exciting hair trends for the Holiday season? We have step-by-step details from Sam Villa ArTeam Member.. Read More →
How to Complete the Perfect Skin Fade
Step up your barbering skills with this step-by-step guide on how to master a skin fade. A well-blended fade is a timeless men’s.. Read More →
How To: Trendy Textured Styles for Fall 2022
Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to brush up on texture styling trends for fall. Sam Villa ambassadors Jada Jenkins.. Read More →
How-To: Create the Perfect Runway Chignon
A sleek, classic chignon is a go-to for Evie Rivera, a Sam Villa ambassador who works at Fashion Weeks worldwide. This fast and.. Read More →
How-To: The Faux Wolf Cut
As we all know, the wolf cut has been taking social media by storm. Although this style can be great for some clients.. Read More →
Nail Trends
Get the look: Celebrity Nail Looks from MTV’s VMAs 2022
The annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were held on Sunday, August 28th, and this year celebrities were dressed to... read more →
August 31, 2022
How-to: Nails from the 2022 Met Gala
For the biggest night in fashion, the attendees of the 2022 Met Gala pulled out all the stops and didn’t... read more →
May 4, 2022
Learn How to Create Metallic and Gold Foiled Nails For Your Clients
As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic restrictions and lockdowns, more clients are looking for ways to look... read more →
April 4, 2022
Red Carpet Nails from the 2022 Oscar Awards
Along with the show-stopping gowns and stunning hairstyles, celebrities had on their best nails and mani’s to spice it up... read more →
March 30, 2022
Get the Look: Celebrity Nails From The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards
Celebrities were dressed to impress on the 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet with stunning nail art looks to match.... read more →
March 15, 2022
Red Carpet Nails From the 2022 SAG Awards
Award season is back with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards and the celebrities were dressed to impress! We have... read more →
March 4, 2022
Products
REDAVID® Orchid Oil Dual Therapy
An award winning 2-part universal repair system that tackles heavily damaged hair as well as offers ...
OPI Infinite Shine / Infinite Shine de OPI
Infinite Shine is a 3 step system to long-lasting nail polish color. With our ProStay Technology, th...
Moroccanoil Treatment / Traitement Moroccanoil
Moroccanoil Treatment is the award-winning, revolutionary hair product that created the buzz on arga...
Volumebloom
Cleanses and adds lightweight volume and shine. For fine hair – with cotton flower....
Illumina Permanent Hair Color / Colorant permanent Illumina
ILLUMINA COLOR elevates light to its highest spectrum revealing previously unseen potential in hair....
Contessas
Contessa 2023: Show Opener by Norm Wright
Returning to its first live, in-person show since the pandemic, the 2023 Contessa Awards gala was opened by a show-stopping presentation by Toronto-based Contessa award-winning.. Read More →
Contessa 2023: Wella Presentation by Dana Lyseng
Wella top artist and Contessa award-winning hairstylist Dana Lyseng led the company’s bold and colourful presentation at the 34th annual Contessa Awards. The presentation, titled.. Read More →
Contessa 2023: Matrix Presentation by Rodrigo Araneda
At the 34th annual Contessa Awards, the Matrix Canada artistic team was led by artistic director and Contessa-winning hairstylist Rodrigo Araneda to produce a spectacular.. Read More →
The Contessa 2023 Winners!
After being held virtually for the last two years, the 34th annual Contessa Awards returned with a bang on Sunday, November, 20th, 2022. Held at.. Read More →
