Update: Due to a large volume of entries, our Contessa uploader is currently down. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. But don't worry! We are... read more →
We spoke with Denis Duquette, a Contessa award-winning photographer, on the dos and don'ts for retouching and Photoshop. “Retouching for hair competition collections is very different than any other type... read more →
When prepping your photoshoot of a hair collection for a prestige competition, other than amazing hair, the perfect model, and all the on-trend fashion styling, you need to keep in... read more →
Need some help with the details of your Canadian Nail Artist of the Year collection? We’ve rounded up some tips to help point you in the right direction. Tell a... read more →
Find out everything you need to know about what is (and isn’t) allowed in this year’s competition. Save the Date: Sunday, November 10, 2019 Location: Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre,... read more →
Calling all hairstylists, colourists, salon teams, makeup artists and nail techs! Entries are officially open for the 31st annual Contessa Awards! And whether you enter one or more categories, don’t... read more →
If the idea of hiring a professional photographer sounds overwhelming, breathe easy. We asked two Contessa-winning photographers to share their tips for mastering your Contessa photoshoot. Location, Location, Location “The... read more →
After graduating from a beauty art school in South Korea, Yoonmi Kim began working as an assistant at a hair salon offering hair, makeup, waxing and nail services. Realizing her... read more →
Hailing from the small town of Innisfil, Ont. (with a population of less than 40,000), Robynn Graham has hairstyling in her DNA. Her great-aunt Suzie is the owner of the... read more →
Planning on working together for a Contessa collection? Learn how to maximize your entries without breaking any rules. We know how creative photoshoots can bring teams together. And whether your... read more →
We spoke with Mëdz Salon, who took home the Fan Favourite award at the 30th annual Contessa Awards. Tell me about your collection. What inspired it? We were inspired by... read more →
We spoke with Suki's Hair Salon and Academy, who took home the John Steinberg Award for Community Service award at the 30th annual Contessa Awards. Tell us about Suki’s Socials... read more →
