How did you feel when you found out that you won the Session Hairstylist of the Year award? I was super excited. I wish I could describe the feeling. From... read more →
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How and why did you start competing in the Contessa Awards? I entered for the first time two years ago. I had it in my mind that I wanted to... read more →
Calling all new hairstylists, apprentices and students! Are you thinking about entering the Contessa Awards but don’t know where to start? Check out our Emerging Hairstylist Entry Guide for everything... read more →
Celebrating the beauty of Canada’s diversity is important in all aspects of the beauty industry. Regardless of whether or not your clientele or geographical region is diverse, when it comes... read more →
With the announcement of the newest Contessa category, Collaboration (Co-lab)—an award designed to foster and encourage teamwork between hairstylists and/or colourists—we chatted with two Edmonton-based friends and colleagues, Michelle Oliver... read more →
Get ready to enter the 34th annual Contessa Awards! Learn more about this year’s competition, including new rule changes and an exciting new category! Plus, get tips on how to... read more →
From power couples to sibling superstars, we chatted with a few of the industry’s “partners in crime” to find out how working together has helped them succeed—both in and out... read more →
We caught up with Silas Tsang of Blushes in Ottawa, the winner of Canadian Hairstylist of the Year award at the 32nd Contessa Awards. Congratulations! I... read more →
We spoke with Norm Wright from Toronto, who took home the Multicultural Hairstylist of the Year award at the 32nd annual Contessa Awards.... read more →
We spoke with Michelle Nahmad from Ottawa, who took home the Emerging Hairstylist of the Year award at the 32nd annual Contessa Awards.... read more →
We spoke with Florencia Taylor from London, Ont., who took home the Makeup Artist of the Year award at the 32nd annual Contessa Awards.[vc_column... read more →
We spoke with Rossa Jurenas from Tillsonburg, Ont., who took home the Master Colourist of the Year award at the 32nd annual Contessa Awards.[vc_column... read more →