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Whether competing for Canadian Salon Team of the Year or an individual award, the Contessas have a way of bringing salon teams together... Read More →

Whether competing for Canadian Salon Team of the Year or an individual award, the Contessas have a way of bringing salon teams together... Read More →

Whether competing for Canadian Salon Team of the Year or an individual award, the Contessas have a way of bringing salon teams together... Read More →

Creativity has always come naturally for Japanese-born nail artist, Naomi Misu. Developing a love for nail art in high school, she decided to.. Read More →

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