When he was 20 years old, Jason Fournier was at a career crossroads—unsure whether to pursue hairstyling or become a tattoo artist. Though he admittedly didn’t have an undeniable knack... read more →
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The wait is finally over! We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 31st annual Contessa Awards. Year after year, we continue to be impressed by the level of talent... read more →
Being a hairdresser for more than 20 years, James Abu-Ulba is always looking forward. And even as an Elite Master Hairstylist finalist, he’s still looking to hair shows and magazines... read more →
Being in the industry for more than 20 years, Erin Fernandes continues to push her creative boundaries. Co-owner of London-based ED Hair & Tattoo, Fernandes has entered the Contessas since... read more →
In case you haven’t heard: The 31st annual Contessa Awards are coming, and you won’t want to miss them! Tickets are on sale now! What’s New? Every year, the Contessa... read more →
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 →
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 →
