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 the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, the awards gala was hosted by Toronto-based hairstylist and television personality Bill Rowley, who took the stage for his 15th year as Contessa master of ceremonies. The night was filled with hilarious moments, along with heartfelt speeches from the winners.
The night began with an unbelievable show opener from multi-Contessa winner Norm Wright, who took the stage to showcase his exclusive presentation, Kinetic.
Presenting sponsors Wella Company and Matrix led two phenomenal stage shows. Wella top stylist Dana Lyseng from North Vancouver led the brand’s powerful presentation about unity and inclusivity. Matrix’s Canadian artistic director, Rodrigo Araneda, from Montreal, led the brand’s colourful presentation about diversity and inclusion.
The night would not have been possible without the continued support from our generous sponsors; a special thank-you to them for helping us celebrate the immense talent within the Canadian professional beauty industry.
A big congratulations to all the winners! Click here to view all winning collections.
Canadian Hairstylist
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Canadian Colourist
Quinn Enright, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Canadian Salon Team
Salon Espace K, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
Elite Master Hairstylist
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta.
Master Colourist
Rossa Jurenas, Studio Rossa, Tillsonburg, Ont.
Session Hairstylist
Anica Iordache, Modmop Hairdressing, Ottawa, Ont.
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Martin Menard, Salon La Loge, Québec, Que.
Collaboration
Michelle Oliver & Quinn Enright
Emerging Hairstylist
Jessica Purmal, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver, B.C.
International Hairstylist
Rick Roberts, Rick Roberts Salon, Beverley, U.K.
Men’s Hairstylist
Ben Barkworth, JustB Salon, Toronto, Ont.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Michelle Oliver, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
Texture Hairstylist
Michelle Oliver, Freelance, Edmonton, Alta.
British Columbia Hairstylist
Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt
Alberta Hairstylist
Jessica McColm, Mekka, Edmonton
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Colleen Lamirande, Verde Salon, Winnipeg, Man.
Ontario Hairstylist
Erin Fernandes, ED Hair and Tattoo, London
Quebec Hairstylist
Michael Dubuc, Salon Style M, Drummondville
Atlantic Hairstylist
Alicia Langille, Alicia Langille Hair Art, Halifax, N.S.
Canadian Nail Artist
Cathy Torres, Amicis, Kelowna, B.C.
Makeup Artist
Breanne Gershon, Glam Breanne, Calgary, Alta.
Salon Interior Design
Coiffure Blunt, Montreal, Que.
The John Steinberg Award for Community Service
Jonni’s Styling Studio, Kamloops, B.C.
Freestyle
Jerica Wentzell, Gingersnap Salon, Sudbury, Ont.
Photo: Contessa 2023 Winner, Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton, Alta., Makeup: Rene Carapellucci, Photo: Tonino
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