The Contessa 2021 finalist announcement is finally here!
With the Contessa Awards going virtual this year, it was important to our team to make the reveal of the highly anticipated finalist list more exciting than ever! And that’s why we decided to announce the finalists on Facebook Live. In case you missed it, you can check out our finalist reveal video here.
To say we were blown away by the calibre of work and outpouring of support is an understatement! A big thank-you to all entrants who participated this year, and a special shoutout to our judging panel, who had the tough task of scoring some amazing work.
We look forward to having you all attend the Contessa Awards virtual gala on Sunday, November 8th. More information is coming soon, so make sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for the most up-to-date info.
Congratulations to all finalists! Click here to see their collections.
Canadian Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab Coiffeurs, Montreal
Karina Brasseur, Coupe Sculpture, Repentigny, Que.
Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Sandro Macri, Salon Collage, Toronto
Nicole Pede, InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
Alain Pereque, Freelance/Independent, Montreal
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Morgan Roy, Aveda Academy Salon, Toronto
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Canadian Salon Team
Bob + Paige Salon, Toronto
Civello Salon Spa, North York, Ont.
Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont.
Marc Bernier Coiffure, Ste-Julie, Que.
Salon Collage, Toronto
Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Salon Pure, Montreal
Taz Hair Co., Toronto
The Expert Team, Verdun, Que.
Valvano Salon, St. Catharines, Ont.
Elite Master Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab Coiffeurs, Montreal
Melissa Duguay, Eccentric Hair Studio, Moncton, N.B.
Michelle Finlayson, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
Master Colourist
Krysten-Ashley Garrod, Studio Fontana, Toronto
Rossa Jurenas, Studio Rossa, Tillsonburg, Ont.
Dana Lyseng, Supernova Salon, North Vancouver
David Vendittelli, Industry Hair and Esthetics, St. Catharines, Ont.
Jennifer Vermeer, Salon Vermeer – Where Art Meets Hair, Hamilton, Ont.
Session Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab Coiffeurs, Montreal
Robin Bacon, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie, Ont.
Melissa Duguay, Eccentric Hair Studio, Moncton, N.B.
Dat Tran, Album Hair, Toronto
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
International Hairstylist
Victor Alonso, Espacio Kibo by Victor Alonso, Valencia, Spain
Rafael Bueno, Rafael Bueno Peluqueros, Málaga, Spain
Robert Bushy, SENSE – A Robert Bushy Salon, Madison, WI, U.S.
Dmitri Papas, Papas and Pace, Brisbane, Australia
Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design, Auckland, New Zealand
Canadian Colourist
Robin Bacon, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie, Ont.
Michelle Finlayson, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Victoria MacInnis, Valentino’s Grande Salon, Whitby, Ont.
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C.
Julio Rodriguez, Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Emerging Hairstylist
Brittney Clarke, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie, Ont.
Robynn Graham, Hair by Robynn, Innisfil, Ont.
Kelly Heroux, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Laura Metansinine, Richardson Hair Design, Kemptville, Ont.
Michelle Nahmad, Blushes, Ottawa
Alberta Hairstylist
Darcie Chapman, The Black Swan Hair Co., Spruce Grove
Michelle Finlayson, Freelance, Edmonton
Jag Moussa, JagHed Couture, Calgary
Kelsey Sebo, Ivory Noir Salon, Edmonton
Sasha Thaxter, Sass Studio, Calgary
Atlantic Hairstylist
Melissa Duguay, Eccentric Hair Studio, Moncton, N.B.
Heidi Kenney, Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S.
Ali Pike, The Seahorse Salon, St. John’s, Nfld.
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S.
Eryn Wall, The Headroom Salon & Spa, Paradise, Nfld.
British Columbia Hairstylist
Hannah Hewitt, Axis Hair Salons, Vancouver
Curtis Hunter, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Jessy Jin, Pomp and Proper Salon, Vancouver
Michael Levine, Space Salon, Vancouver
Denise Meikle, Salon Origins, Vancouver
Ontario Hairstylist
Julie Carr, Dragonfly Salon and Spa, St. Thomas
Ashley Lindsay, Valentino’s Grande Salon, Whitby
Joey Marchese, Bob + Paige Salon, Toronto
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London
Isabel Wilson, Opus Salon and Spa, St. Thomas
Quebec Hairstylist
Vicky Busque, Hangar Coiffure, Drummondville
Vanessa Secondino, Deauville Salon and Spa, Montreal
Kathy Simon, Mekka, Montreal
Timothy Switzer, Tim et Sim, Montreal
Sophie Tessier, Salon Larousse, Montreal
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Colby Budnick, Salon Haze, Regina
Baillie Fyfe, Evoluir Hair Salon, Winnipeg
Kelly Hunter, Salon Venator, Winnipeg
Lisa Schoor, Cutting Loose Hair Design, Winnipeg
Renn VonDyck, Elan Hair Studio, Winnipeg
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Yves Houde, Atelier Mega Coiffure, Quebec, Que.
Ludovic Leroy, The Expert Team, Verdun, Que.
Denise Meikle, Salon Origins, Vancouver
Lisa Schoor, Cutting Loose Hair Design, Winnipeg
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Canadian Nail Artist
Liliya Leheta, Freelance, Mississauga, Ont.
Olga Khazova, European Standard by Olga Khazova, Medicine Hat, Alta.
Robyn Schwartz, Robyn Schwartz Nail Design, Long Creek, P.E.I.
Shirley Truong, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto
Ana Mae Villagracia, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto
Makeup Artist
Marika D’Auteuil, MD Makeup, Montreal
Heidi Fleming, Beauty by Heidi Amelia, Morden, N.S.
Timothy Hung, Timothy Hung Design Group Ltd., Vancouver
Florencia Taylor, Florencia Taylor Makeup, London, Ont.
Ekaterina Ulyanoff, Freelance, Laval, Que.
Men’s Hairstylist
Ben Barkworth, JustB Salon, Toronto
Aran Beattie, Vanity House, London, Ont.
Pete Goupil, Salon Espace C, Brossard, Que.
Paul Pereira, Solo Bace, Toronto
Marilyn Vendittelli, Industry Hair and Esthetics, St. Catharines, Ont.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Janet Jackson, JouJou Hair Studio, Etobicoke, Ont.
Jae Jeong, Avant Garde Hair Salon, Vancouver
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C.
Lukas Press, Lukas Press, Toronto
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Texture Hairstylist
Robin Bacon, Giovanni and Perri, Barrie, Ont.
Aprille Bouchard, Freelance, Toronto
Vicky Busque, Hangar Coiffure, Drummondville, Que.
Julie Carr, Dragonfly Salon and Spa, St. Thomas, Ont.
Katrina Lapierre, Brennen Demelo Studio North, Barrie, Ont.
Salon Interior Design
Define Hair Studio, Woodbridge, Ont.
Her Studios Inc., Burlington, Ont.
Onyx & Ivory, Calgary
Studio So Lara, Kitchener, Ont.
Trichology Boutique, North York, Ont.
John Steinberg Award for Community Service
Beauty FX, Barrie, Ont.
Concrete Blonde Hair Body, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Connect Hair Studio, Barrie, Ont.
Valentini Hair Design, Guelph, Ont.
Zazou Salon and Academy, North Vancouver, B.C.
Freestyle
Frank Dicintio, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont.
@frankgaboa
Tracy Newton, Poppy Hair, Vancouver
@newtonsflaws
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C.
@michellepargee
Stephanie Schewe, Salon Collage, Toronto
@stephanieschewe
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
@julievriesinga
Photo: Contessa 2021 finalist, Multicultural Hairstylist: Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C., Makeup: Stacey Smoker, Wardrobe Styling: Michelle Pargee, Photo: Kale Friesen
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