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Taking the Stage
Contessa 2020 featured a triple threat of talent with mind-blowing presentations from Moroccanoil, Wella Professionals and Pulp Riot.
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The Winners Are...
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Editor’s Letter
“With a collection, there are more elements to it than hair. The whole thing really becomes about a story.” —CHRISTOPHER ASTA, OWNER OF HARMONY HAIR CARE ON THE COVER: CONTESSA 2020 CANADIAN SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR HARMONY HAIR CARE, PETERBOROUGH, ONT., MAKEUP: KYLIE O’TOOLE, WARDROBE: KARLY BROWN, PHOTO: ANDREW O’TOOLE
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Canadian Hairstylist Tracy Newton Aveda Institute Toronto, Toronto
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Canadian Salon Team Harmony Hair Care Peterborough, Ont.
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Elite Master Hairstylist Dorothy Tsang Blushes, Ottawa
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Master Colourist
Michael Shire Taz Hair Co., Toronto
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Quebec Hairstylist
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Etienne Cloutier Coiffure CUT IN, QuĂŠbec
Maggie Semaan Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que.
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Canadian Colourist
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Session Hairstylist Dorothy Tsang Blushes, Ottawa
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International Hairstylist
Mark Leeson Mark Leeson, Mansfield, U.K.
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Men’s Hairstylist
Freddy Sim Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
Atlantic Hairstylist
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Texture Hairstylist
Julie Vriesinga Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
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Avant Garde Hairstylist Norm Wright Taz Hair Co., Toronto
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Multicultural Hairstylist Norm Wright Taz Hair Co., Toronto
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British Columbia Hairstylist
Armineh Damanpak Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
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Alberta Hairstylist
Danielle Barbey Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton
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Saskatchewan/ Manitoba Hairstylist
Jason Lachance Urban Crush Salon, Winnipeg
Heidi Kenney Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S.
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Student-Apprentice Hairstylist
Tasha Pinheiro Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont.
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New Hairstylist
Angela Debono Taz Hair Co., Etobicoke, Ont.
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Canadian Nail Artist
Olga Khazova European Standard by Olga Khazova, Medicine Hat, Alta.
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Frank Cini Taz Hair Co., Toronto
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Throughout the years, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with finalists, winners and attendees at the Contessa Awards cocktail party and gala. It’s amazing how much the entire event means to so many people. From team building and camaraderie, to hard work and dedication, the Contessas unite the Canadian beauty industry for a true celebration of talent. Putting together our Contessa collector’s issue is always an extra special time. Our team works so hard all year planning for the big night that once it’s over, we enjoy reminiscing about some of the most memorable moments captured throughout the pages of the magazine. For example, beginning on page 26, you can read about each of the winners and learn about their inspiration, journey and so much more. On pages 56-61, you’ll find out more about the three outstanding stage presentations from Moroccanoil, Wella Professionals and Pulp Riot. And of course, this year was especially close to my heart as I moved into my new role as Salon’s editor-in-chief. Though I’ve already had the opportunity to connect with many of you, I’m looking forward to connecting even more in the days ahead. I welcome your feedback, so feel free to share your thoughts with me at veronica@salonmagazine.ca. A big congratulations to all Contessa 2020 participants and cheers to a promising new year!
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Even after 31 years of the Contessa Awards, I still get excited and inspired by the entire event. There are so many memorable moments, but the ones that have always stood out to me are seeing the winners’ reactions and hearing their heartfelt speeches. From a first-time winner to a 20-plus-year veteran, every recipient brings a different perspective. While some winners may have had a bit of beginner’s luck, others have waited a long time for their big moment (aka. the Susan Lucci of the Contessas!) For example, Michael Shire of Taz Hair Co. in Toronto, won his first award—Master Colourist of the Year—after entering many times. Clearly, his perseverance paid off! For many people who enter year after year—whether they win or not—you can often look at their collections and see how much their work has evolved. It’s been a joy to witness this level of creativity and growth. These are people who love pushing the boundaries and competition feeds their creativity. Of course, those who enter and win year after year know that their wins are great for business and are never a bad thing! The Contessas mean so much to so many people. I love seeing the salon teams coming out all glammed up, wanting to be part of this special night. Whether it’s professional beauty pros, sales consultants or manufacturers, it’s a special time to reconnect, see old friends and make new ones, and to celebrate success. It’s an evening to be proud of our industry and you can feel the sense of community. As I said that night onstage, salons are the original social network! The salon community is so dynamic that it’s no surprise that people who enjoy attending the event are passionate about the business of beauty and love what they do. It’s not just a job— it’s a career. These people are committed to their craft, and that’s something we cherish and celebrate!
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Contessa Winners — TRACY NEWTON CANADIAN HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Tracy Newton Aveda Institute, Toronto
“I came across this image of a mannequin in a window, and what I loved was that it was highly reflective as though half of their face was painted with a highly reflective palette. I was inspired by that and wanted all of the models to almost look like mannequins.”
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CONTESSA 2020 HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Tracy Newton, Aveda
Institute, Toronto MAKEUP Melanie Whitmore WARDROBE Tracy Newton PHOTOS Natasha Gerschon salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020 27
Contessa Winners — HARMONY HAIR CARE CANADIAN SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR
Harmony Hair Care Peterborough, Ont.
“The [inspirational] spark for this one was heaven— to create that heavenly feeling through lighting and photography. When we look at hair fashion, we really like to see organic, whimsical, deconstructed hair. We prefer to see a softness as opposed to a rigidness. There’s nothing in this collection that hasn’t been done before, but it was just a matter of trying it ourselves and seeing if we can interpret it a little differently.” — Christopher Asta, owner
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CONTESSA 2020 CANADIAN SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR Harmony Hair Care, Peterborough, Ont. HAIR Christopher Asta, Alysha Kyle, Julie Smith, Lisa Delahaye and Michele McQuillan MAKEUP Kylie O’Toole WARDROBE Karly Brown PHOTOS Andrew O’Toole
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Contessa Winners — DOROTHY TSANG ELITE MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Dorothy Tsang Blushes, Ottawa
“I wanted to create an individual look for everyone—to represent society and how everyone is different and could experience a variety of emotions. I like to use warm tones [for hair colour] so I used copper because it’s beautiful. It was unbelievable because [my husband] Silas won this award last year. I couldn’t believe that I would have a chance to win this year. But I think it’s time to take a break—slow down a bit and focus on mentorship.”
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CONTESSA 2020 ELITE MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa MAKEUP Kylie O’Toole WARDROBE Ella Murphy PHOTOS Andrew O’Toole salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020 31
Contessa Winners — MICHAEL SHIRE MASTER COLOURIST OF THE YEAR
Michael Shire Taz Hair Co., Toronto
“My first source of inspiration was Iris van Herpen’s water dress. I wanted all five models to kind of look like they were coming out of water. I was watching George Michael’s Too Funky video on YouTube and there’s a Thierry Mugler corset with the motorcycle handle coming out, so I thought it would be fun to do a collection that paid homage to the fun and the camp of ’90s fashion.”
CONTESSA 2020 MASTER COLOURIST OF THE YEAR Michael Shire, Taz Hair Co., Toronto MAKEUP Katie Huang WARDROBE Norm Wright PHOTOS Natasha Gerschon
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Contessa Winners — MAGGIE SEMAAN CANADIAN COLOURIST OF THE YEAR
Maggie Semaan
Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que.
“I was really inspired by all the neon trends that came back this year. I included pastels to create more of a contrast with the neon colours. I find as a hairstylist that it helps showcase your talent when you combine colours and create a new effect.”
CONTESSA 2020 CANADIAN COLOURIST OF THE YEAR Maggie Semaan, Haus of Rtists by Maggie Semaan, Laval, Que. MAKEUP Maddie Austin WARDROBE 8lack Official PHOTOS John Rawson salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020 33
Contessa Winners — DOROTHY TSANG
SESSION HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Dorothy Tsang Blushes, Ottawa
“I wanted to base it on movement, the form and the emotion, which we combined with the use of optical fiber to make it happen. Optical fiber can work on real hair and hair pieces, but it has to be even because every piece is the same, but the direction is different.”
CONTESSA 2020 SESSION HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa MAKEUP Kylie O’Toole WARDROBE Ella Murphy PHOTOS Andrew O’Toole
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Mark Leeson
Mark Leeson, Mansfield, U.K.
“I wanted to create a collection that was fresh and vibrant, combining commerciality with beautiful, flawless colour, and project a modern vibe that was ultradesirable for salon clients— even the most daring cut or colour has to be desirable. We have huge respect for the Contessa Awards and always love the opportunity to showcase British hairdressing on the international stage. It’s a huge honour for me, both personally and as a brand. Winning this award is one of the highlights of my career.”
Contessa Winners — MARK LEESON
INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
CONTESSA 2020 INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson, Mansfield, U.K. MAKEUP Lan Nguyen-Grealis PHOTOS Richard Miles
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Contessa Winners — FREDDY SIM
MEN’S HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Freddy Sim
Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
“I’ve always wanted to enter this category and this year I decided it was time to do it. I wanted a ’60s or ’70s vibe. I wanted to focus more on styling, so I kept the hair on the longer side. And all of my models are my clients.”
CONTESSA 2020 MEN’S HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Freddy Sim, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver MAKEUP Isabelle Pan WARDROBE Freddy Sim PHOTOS Lillian Liu
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Contessa Winners — JULIE VRIESINGA TEXTURE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Julie Vriesinga
Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
“I really am a detailoriented person. But for a texture collection, I wanted the details to be just about the hair. That’s why I chose all blondes with a black backdrop and black clothes, so nothing takes away from the hair. I tend to gravitate to a moodier, darker style, and more of a classic look because of the black and white.”
CONTESSA 2020 TEXTURE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London, Ont. MAKEUP Florencia Taylor WARDROBE Julie Vriesinga PHOTO Paula Tizzard
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Contessa Winners — NORM WRIGHT AVANT GARDE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR “I’m very inspired by the work of [fashion designer] Iris van Herpen. To me, the most coveted award is for Avant Garde Hairstylist. I always look up to the work in this category.”
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Norm Wright Taz Hair Co., Toronto
MULTICULTURAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR “My purpose was to bring Afro hair to the forefront. I think too many people are afraid of it because, if you look back at the Multicultural Hairstylist category, you don’t see a lot of it and I don’t understand why. It’s the most underrated texture we can play with and it’s so much fun.”
CONTESSA 2020 AVANT GARDE & MULTICULTURAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto MAKEUP Ekaterina Ulyanoff WARDROBE Melissa Stetski & Norm Wright PHOTOS Natasha Gerschon salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020 39
Contessa Winners — ARMINEH DAMANPAK
BRITISH COLUMBIA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Armineh Damanpak Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver
“I wanted the creative work to push my boundaries. Everyone knows me as a colourist, but I absolutely love haircutting and colour. I wanted this collection to be [well-rounded]—colourful, yet raw.”
CONTESSA 2020 BRITISH COLUMBIA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Armineh Damanpak, Moods Hair Salon, Vancouver MAKEUP Isabelle Pan WARDROBE Melody Layegh PHOTO Lillian Liu 40 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020
Contessa Winners — DANIELLE BARBEY
ALBERTA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Danielle Barbey Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton
“I definitely look at fashion for inspiration. There are a lot of animal prints that people are wearing, so I was kind of trying to do that in the hair. In the past, whenever I’m doing shoots, I tend to rely a lot on my colour, so I did a black-and-white shoot this year just to really rely on my placement, and not so much on the colour.” CONTESSA 2020 ALBERTA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Danielle Barbey, Ricci Hair Co., Edmonton MAKEUP Renee Rampersad WARDROBE Krysta Tron PHOTO Donna Lewis
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Contessa Winners — JASON LACHANCE SASKATCHEWAN/ MANITOBA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Lachance Urban Crush Salon, Winnipeg
“I kind of wanted to do something that was more renaissance; something more modern, contemporary and then something that was futuristic. I wanted it to be super creative, not just a classic collection. I wanted to have that creativity of colour, because that’s what I do.”
CONTESSA 2020 SASKATCHEWAN/MANITOBA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Jason Lachance, Urban Crush Salon, Winnipeg MAKEUP Tiffany Rice WARDROBE Jaryd Price PHOTO Rejean Brandt
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Contessa Winners — FRANK CINI ONTARIO HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Frank Cini
Taz Hair Co., Toronto
“The inspiration for this collection was techniquebased. I am always working on my skill set, so it was about the refining of techniques—the wovenbraid technique, being able to shape hair with a flat iron and blow dryer as well as the graduated bob technique. [For this look], the technique used was backcombing— using a flat iron to shape and mould the hair into the desired shape.”
CONTESSA 2020 ONTARIO HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Frank Cini, Taz Hair Co., Toronto MAKEUP Katie Foster WARDROBE Joanna Plisko PHOTO Paula Tizzard
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Contessa Winners — ETIENNE CLOUTIER
QUEBEC HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Etienne Cloutier Coiffure CUT IN, Québec
“I was inspired by the shag trend and pastel colours. I love to work with the texture of curly hair and mix it up with straight hair to play with volume. I wanted to create three different bangs: a very short one, a natural one and a very geometric one. In terms of colour, I wanted to use a touch of yellow that would match all of my looks and show combinations of soft and delicate colours.”
CONTESSA 2020 QUEBEC HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Etienne Cloutier, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec MAKEUP Marika D’Auteuil WARDROBE Marie-Josée Dupuis PHOTO Alain Comtois 44 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020
Contessa Winners — HEIDI KENNEY
ATLANTIC HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Heidi Kenney Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S.
“This is a very special collection to me. A year ago, I lost my mother, who was an artist—a painter—so all of my colour palettes were based off of her paintings. I really love the graphic shape of cutting strong lines. In a salon, we don’t always get the opportunity to create these kinds of haircuts on clients, but that’s why the Contessas are important. It allows us to push ourselves out of our box or to do things that we are dreaming about. [My collection] evolved a bit differently than I imagined it, but I think that’s the beauty of it.”
CONTESSA 2020 ATLANTIC HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Heidi Kenney, Heidi Kenney Hair Studio, Yarmouth, N.S. MAKEUP Heidi Fleming PHOTO Denis Duquette
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Contessa Winners — TASHA PINHEIRO STUDENT-APPRENTICE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Tasha Pinheiro Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont.
“I really love the juxtaposition of the really soft and feminine with something edgier. Tattoos and body art are very much a part of who I am. I consider myself an alternative beauty advocate, which to me means that everything is beautiful in its own way and there is beauty in everything.”
CONTESSA 2020 STUDENT-APPRENTICE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Tasha Pinheiro, Deeva Hair, Kitchener, Ont. MAKEUP Tasha Pinheiro PHOTO Diane Fortier & Scott McQuarrie
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Contessa Winners — ANGELA DEBONO
NEW HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Angela Debono Taz Hair Co., Toronto
“My photographer incorporated a burning man vibe, so that’s essentially what I was going for as I was working on the collection. Your vision changes—it moves with you. The story unfolds the more that you continue to work with the hair.”
CONTESSA 2020 NEW HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Angela Debono, Taz Hair Co., Toronto MAKEUP Paola Manigat WARDROBE Melissa Stetski PHOTO Natasha Gerschon
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Contessa Winners — OLGA KHAZOVA
CANADIAN NAIL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Olga Khazova
European Standard By Olga Khazova, Medicine Hat, Alta.
“I did this before New Year’s, so I wanted the nails to be sparkly. I like to use crystals, but I also wanted the nails to be elegant with some abstract design. I love flowers, so I wanted to put a little bit of that in as my signature.”
CONTESSA 2020 CANADIAN NAIL ARTIST OF THE YEAR Olga Khazova, European Standard By Olga Khazova, Medicine Hat, Alta. PHOTOS Eleanor
Cleland & Shelley Eaket-Ewing
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Contessa Winners — ABIE HAGERTY
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Abie Hagerty Facesbyabie, Fingal, Ont.
“I wanted everyone—man or woman—to look at my [collection] and think, ‘I’d love to wear that on a night out or to a special event.’ I just kind of wanted to bring everyone together. I feel like, especially in the last year and the upcoming year, boundaries are going to be broken and people are going to be more welcoming to everyone expressing themselves.”
CONTESSA 2020 MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR Abie Hagerty, Facesbyabie, Fingal, Ont. WARDROBE Brittany Cockrill PHOTO Paula Tizzard
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Contessa Winners — SALON ESPACE K
FAN FAVOURITE OF THE YEAR
Salon Espace K
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
“Our theme was Desert Circus and we used different tools and techniques, from a crimping iron and bobby pins for curling, to waves made by hand. Winning this award as a team means a lot for us, especially this year. This project strengthened the bonds between us and allowed the whole team to be involved in one way or another.”
CONTESSA 2020 FAN FAVOURITE OF THE YEAR Salon Espace K, Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Que. HAIR Elise Cabana, Jason Williams, Annie-Claude Savard, Charlaine Jauvin, Danielle Barette and Alexandre Sénécal MAKEUP Emilie Mahglam PHOTO Royal Gilbert
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Contessa Winners — LUC MON COIFFEUR
JOHN STEINBERG AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Luc Mon Coiffeur Montreal
Event Le Chaînon x Luc Mon Coiffeur Date May 1, 2019
With a team of hairstylists and beauty pros, Luc Mon Coiffeur set up a temporary salon at Le Chaînon, a Montreal-based women’s shelter, where its residents were treated to haircuts, colour and styling, along with makeup and nail services. This ongoing event has benefitted more than 275 women. “[Our event] means a lot to the women we help; giving them dignity and the chance to feel like a normal person for a few hours in the salon. All of the hairstylists volunteer—they work for free and give up their time. Giving money is something, but giving time means more. Hairstylists are rich in talent, so giving your time and talent to people is everything.” — Luc Vincent, owner of Luc Mon Coiffeur
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Contessa Winners — HEDKANDI SALON
SALON INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Hedkandi Salon Calgary
“Hair salons are typically black and white, so we wanted to warm it up and give it a little bit of flair. The lighting on the stations give us some pops of colour. Our industry is so interesting and so colourbased and we get a lot of excitement out of that. We wanted the salon to have more of an interior design feel, so it feels like you're maybe walking into a hotel lobby.” — Jereme Bokitch, owner
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CONTESSA 2020 SALON INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR Hedkandi Salon, Calgary PHOTO MJay
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COCKTAIL PARTY
Mix and Mingle At the 31st annual Contessa Awards, the cocktail reception was filled with excitement, featuring playful activations such as a “ring for champagne� bar from Oligo Professionnel, a robot photo booth and colourful candy bar from Wella Professionals and ghd, and an interactive magazine cover photo booth from Schwarzkopf Professional and Joico. Plus, the red carpet was hosted by Contessa-winning hairstylist and industry expert Steve Roy, who interviewed attendees, finalists and celebrity guests, including Larisa Love.
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PHOTOS: MAJA HAJDUK, MICHELLE BELSKY, JENNA HUM
Led by artistic director Kevin Hughes, Moroccanoil’s presentation was nothing short of spectacular. With an overarching theme of “Every Colour is Beautiful to Someone,” the presentation featured a range of colourful hues— thanks to the brand’s new Color Depositing Masks. Hughes and the team showcased their editorial hairstyling skills with looks that featured an avantgarde flair.
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The presentation was filled with attitude as models walked the runway to Ariana Grande’s hit song “7 Rings.”
PHOTOS: MAJA HAJDUK, MICHELLE BELSKY, JENNA HUM
Contessa Gala — MOROCCANOIL
Luxe Vibes
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Moroccanoil worked with New York-based fashion designer, The Blonds, who loaned their statement wardrobe pieces, such as sequined jumpsuits, studded corset dresses and a gold-embroidered jacket, featuring dramatic fringe sleeves.
Creative Lead Kevin Hughes Makeup Wendy Rorong Wardrobe Mark John Tripp Choreography Dave Campbell
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Darren Ambrose, a British award-winning hairstylist and global brand ambassador for Wella Professionals, led his team with a showstopping presentation called “EclecChic” with models as overprivileged kids who travel the world wearing vintage couture. The presentation paid homage to some of hair’s most iconic decades, featuring a range of hairstyles inspired from the ’60s to ’80s, updated with modern cutting and styling techniques.
| Models took the stage to the rock ‘n’ roll classics “Fashion” by David Bowie and Queen’s “We Will Rock You.”
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PHOTOS: MAJA HAJDUK, MICHELLE BELSKY, JENNA HUM
Contessa Gala — WELLA PROFESSIONALS
British Invasion
Ambrose and his team presented an inspiring range of women’s and men’s looks. |
Creative Lead Darren Ambrose Team Clayde Baumann, Michael Francos, Fay Linksman, Zachary Ferguson, Emily Baker, Lindsay Overland Makeup Samantha Kaye Nails Samantha Silvius Wardrobe Jackie Ambrose, Laura DiMarcantonio Choreography Carol Forrest
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Contessa Gala — PULP RIOT
Rebels Rising The Pulp Riot squad, led by founders David and Alexis Thurston, broke all the rules with their highenergy presentation that featured live haircutting and styling onstage. The looks also featured the brand’s signature range of bold hair colour, showcasing its infinite possibilities.
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PHOTOS: MAJA HAJDUK, MICHELLE BELSKY, JENNA HUM
| The models wore black ripped “We are the Riot” tank tops and T-shirts as they walked to Muse’s “Uprising,” adding to the presentation’s edgy, rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic.
| Among the Pulp Riot artists on stage was Vancouver-based hairstylist, Michael Levine, who showcased precision haircutting.
Hair David Thurston, Alexis Thurston, Michael Levine, Kasey O’Hara, Doug Theoharis
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The Winners Harmony Hair Care, Canadian Salon Team, presented by Jack Ingraham of Redken.
Norm Wright, Multicultural Hairstylist, presented by Catherine Lichtel of Dyson Supersonic.
Luc Mon Coiffeur, the recipient of the John Steinberg Award for Community Service, with Heather Wenman.
Olga Khazova, Canadian Nail Artist, presented by Jennifer Mather of CND.
Heidi Kenney, Atlantic Hairstylist, with Melissa Duguay.
Julie Vriesinga, Texture Hairstylist, presented by Sandy Regan of First Lady Products.
Danielle Barbey, Alberta Hairstylist, with Alain Audet and Sandra Fiore.
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Tracy Newton, Canadian Hairstylist, presented by Ilan Cohen of Oligo Professionnel.
Maggie Semaan, Canadian Colourist, presented by Gianni Gagliardi of Schwarzkopf Professional.
Jason Lachance, Saskatchewan/ Manitoba Hairstylist, with Babak.
Frank Cini, Ontario Hairstylist, presented by Kathy Reilly of KAO Canada.
Salon Espace K, Fan Favourite, presented by David and Alexis Thurston of Pulp Riot.
Michael Shire, Master Colourist, presented by Marianne Medeiros of Coty Professional Beauty.
Etienne Cloutier, Quebec Hairstylist, presented by Anne-Laure Sardais of Matrix.
Angela Debono, New Hairstylist, presented by Andrew Dale and Jared Trombetta of Unite.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAJA HAJDUK, MICHELLE BELSKY, JENNA HUM
Congratulations to all Contessa 2020 winners, and a thank-you to our gold and silver sponsors!
Are… Dorothy Tsang, Elite Master Hairstylist, presented by Larisa Love of Joico.
Tasha Pinheiro, Student-Apprentice Hairstylist, presented by Don Wyatt of BabylissPRO.
Dorothy Tsang, Session Hairstylist, presented by Kevin Hughes of Moroccanoil.
Hedkandi Salon, Salon Interior Design, presented by Mara Federici of Venus Beauty Supplies.
Mark Leeson, International Hairstylist, presented by Brian Ahrens of Revlon Professional.
Norm Wright, Avant Garde Hairstylist, presented by Rosie Malenfant of L’Oréal Professionnel.
Armineh Damanpak, British Columbia Hairstylist, with Contessa judge Jason Lee.
Abie Hagerty, Canadian Makeup Artist, presented by Giancarlo Intini.
2020 Contessa Judges A heartfelt thank-you to the judges of the 31st annual Contessa Awards. Hair
Freddy Sim, Men’s Hairstylist, presented by Jamie Lo of American Crew.
Mary Alamine Royals Hair, Sydney, Australia Kelly Araujo Alibi Cutting Room, Toronto Bruce Belmonte Philosophy, Toronto Ammon Carver Ammon Carver Studio, New York Tom Connell Trevor Sorbie, London, U.K. June Croken Hairdresser On Fire, Toronto Amy Gaudie Urban Chic, Brisbane, Australia Tracey Hughes Tracey Hughes Education, Las Vegas Karine Jackson Karine Jackson Hair and Beauty, London, U.K. Gina Lee Sassoon Salon, Toronto Jason Lee Jason Lee Salon, Toronto Vivienne Mackinder Vivienne Mackinder HDTV, Hamptons, NY Roger Medina Toronto Palma N’Sheluvzit The Hair Spot, Toronto Jan Patanao Toronto Sue Pemberton Hendersen, NV
Michael Piastrino Ibiza Hair, Melbourne, Australia Ken Picton Ken Picton Hair, Cardiff, U.K. Marilisa Sears Marbella Hair Lab, Toronto Jake Thompson Lunatic Fringe, Salt Lake City, UT Martin Truong Eikonic Mane Inc., Brampton, Ont. Darek Wierzbicki 237 Studio and Spa, Peterborough, Ont.
Nails Jessica-Marie Ellison Toronto Beth Livesay NAILS Magazine Rita Remark Toronto
Interiors Yaneyra Hilario New York, NY Lauren Hrusovsky Takara Belmont US, New York, NY Monique LeRay LeRay Designs, Toronto salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020 63
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No Fade Hairlines — NEWS
Enhance and extend your client’s natural colour with milk_shake’s Color Whipped Cream. Inspired by the brand’s colour-reviving Whipped Cream, milk_shake’s new Color Whipped Cream gives hair immediate colour with even tone, shine and colour radiance. Made with their exclusive ingredient Integrity 41 along with milk proteins, vitamin E and fruit extracts, Color Whipped Cream improves colour stability, provides strength and resistance to hair fibres and counteracts the scalp’s natural oxidative process that fades colour over time. There are seven fun and fresh shades to choose from, such as cold brunette, warm brunette, beige blond, golden blond, light red, copper and violet.
➣ Entries are now open for American Crew’s 2020 All-Star Challenge.
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Make a Splash Rejuvenate fine, dry hair without weighing it down with Joico’s new HydraSplash. Help out your clients with fine hair this winter with Joico’s latest hydrating collection. Designed to replenish moisture and shine without being overly heavy, this four-piece range includes a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in treatment and gelée mask that provides 24-hour hydration while reducing frizz and adding shine.
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Calling all hairstylists and barbers! It’s time to take the “challenge” and enter American Crew’s annual photo competition. Entrants are required to submit a photo of a hairstyle that is a modern interpretation of American Crew’s style. New this year: There isn’t just one winner! The top five competitors among all finalists will be named the AllStar Challenge 2020 Winners and receive a $5,000 prize and an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to participate in an editorial photo shoot with the one and only, David Raccuglia—American Crew’s founder and renowned photographer. Deadline: March 1, 2020. For more information, visit americancrew.com.
PHOTOS: JOICO, MATRIX, MILK_SHAKE, AMIKA, MOROCCANOIL, AMERICAN CREW
CH A NGE IS IN THE H A IR
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Give your client’s scalp the care it deserves with Amika’s Reset Clarifying Gel Shampoo and Conditioner.
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This three-piece range features a shampoo, conditioner and in-salon mask that enhances cooler tones while leaving your client’s hair hydrated and shiny. The highly concentrated green formula is packed with red neutralizing dyes that amplify both natural and coloured dark bases, for richer colour and more manageable results.
Hairlines — NEWS
Help darker hair shine bright with Matrix’s Total Results Dark Envy.
Flakes may be in the air, but they shouldn’t be in your clients’ hair! Amika’s new Reset Clarifying Gel Shampoo and Conditioner offer a deep yet gentle cleanse thanks to natural ingredients like pink clay, charcoal and their signature Sea Buckthorn Berry. This duo removes impurities and product buildup like a magnet, while leaving hair hydrated and revitalized. Plus, the aerosol gel formula also contains antioxidantenriched Indian Cress Stem Extract, which helps promote oxygen flow for a healthier, more balanced scalp.
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Body and Style Simplify your styling routine with the new Texturizing Serum from Davines. Joining the brand’s More Inside lineup, this new serum is designed to add softness and body to your client’s hair and, as a result, make styling faster and easier for you! Formulated with natural, static-fighting and hydrating amino acids, the Texturizing Serum adds shine to all hair types without adding extra weight. Plus, the packaging is sustainable; carbon neutral with FSC-certified wrapping.
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Hairlines — NEWS
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Silky Smooth Revitalize your client’s hair in eight seconds with Kérastase’s new K Water. Thanks to the brand’s new lamellar technology, K Water’s lightweight, water-activated formula helps instantly smoothen and resurface hair. Containing a blend of amino acids and proteins, K Water creates a glassy surface over hair fibres in just eight seconds. Not only does that help you create that trendy “glass hair” look, but it helps improve styling time and results.
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Healthy hair is the dream blank canvas for stylists. But with heat damage and over-processing, hair may need a boost this winter. Virtue’s new Healing Oil is a lightweight, non-greasy serum that’s packed with the brand’s patented smoothing Alpha Keratin 60ku® protein, which restores the hair’s structural integrity. Also containing Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, vitamin E and Tahitian Gardenia Flower Extract—a sacred Western Polynesian remedy for dry hair— the shake-to-activate serum adds high shine for nourished, healthierlooking results.
Small and Mighty Give fine hair a boost with Mini Strands and GLTapes Minis from Great Lengths Canada. Joining the brand’s impressive portfolio of hair extensions, Mini Strands and GLTapes Minis are pre-cut mini extensions that are perfect for applying on finer hair with discrete application around the sides of the head, or in a fringe. These extensions are half the size of the regular strands, which makes application easier and quicker, and even more customizable for clients. Plus, nearly 90 shades are available by special order.
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PHOTOS: KÉRASTASE, ORLY, CND, ARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN, GELISH, ENTITY, LUMINATI, LECHAT, GREAT LENGTHS CANADA, VIRTUE
Reset your client’s hair with Virtue’s new Healing Oil.
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Hairlines — NEWS
ORLY Get showstopping talons with Frost Smitten, a dazzling rose gold.
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Colour Cure Find out how Luminati's Lumiclear can improve your colour services.
CND Let the fun continue with Rebellious Ruby, complete with highgloss shine. EXPERT TIP CONTESSA AWARD-WINNING COLOURIST JOAN NOVAK SAYS THE THERMAL FILM IS “FANTASTIC” FOR HER CREATIVE WORK AND “BEING ABLE TO SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING, VISUALLY, AS YOU’RE WORKING.”
Artistic Nail Design Tie together your winter look with Dance It Out, a classic red polish.
Lumiclear is the latest innovation from Luminati, and is a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution. The first clear thermal film for high-lifting and colour, Lumiclear is designed to process colour faster without heat on high-lift applications. It’s also a non-slip material that provides a more even and consistent lift from roots to ends while simultaneously reducing colour bleeding. Bonus: A little goes a long way. You not only need less product per application, but it can be reused up to three times.
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Say Yay to Ombré! Get faster and easier ombré results with LeChat’s Perfect Match Dip Ombré Gel. Gelish Sparkle on with this bold shade, Walking On Stardust.
Make your client’s ombré dreams come true in seconds with LeChat’s latest Perfect Match Dip Ombré Gel. Requiring no special tools or treatments, this gel polish will add an ombré effect to any nail colour—simply apply one layer, dip the nail into the shade of your choice and then put a final gel coat on top. Plus, application is a breeze thanks to the polish’s ultra-thin viscosity.
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Inside CND’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!
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Also on display was Jan Arnold’s custommade red corset by The Blonds, which features hundreds of nail tips painted in CND Shellac.
CND added a whole new meaning to nail art with the unveiling of Tiny Canvases: The Art of Nails exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Featuring more than 10,000 nails from the CND archives that ranged from fashion week to editorial photo shoots and more, the exhibit was an inspiring way to close out the 40th anniversary celebration with a bang!
PHOTOS: CND WORLD; SALON STAFF
When & Where: October 9-11, San Diego, Calif.
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Sally Brooks and Jamie Brooks worked with their models’ natural beauty to create the effortlessly chic looks.
Exposed with L’Oréal Professionnel! Hairstylists and colourists came together for a jam-packed day of look-and-learn education. Led by L’Oreal Professionnel’s Canadian ambassadors Mandy MacFadden, Paul Miller, Crystal Brown, along with special guest Min Kim from the brand’s International Le Collectif, the show featured cut, colour and styling trends, along with the launch of Majirel Glow. British award-winning duo Brooks & Brooks took the stage for the big finale and demonstrated cutting and styling techniques, plus shared insightful (and hilarious!) tips for everything from consultations to business-building.
| MacFadden and Miller showcased trends from L’Oréal Professionnel’s fall/winter collection.
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PHOTOS: L’ORÉAL PROFESIONNEL; SALON STAFF
When & Where: October 27, Toronto
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Feeling the Joy at the Launch of Joico’s #AcademyofHair To celebrate the launch of Joico’s #AcademyofHair in Toronto, the brand brought together their global artistic director Richard Mannah and Canadian platform artist Melissa Duguay for two days of inspiration and education. The launch kicked off with a celebratory cocktail party, where Mannah and Duguay took the stage to showcase five stunning models, styled by Pascal & Jeremie. The next day, they led attendees through look-and-learn education with Mannah demonstrating cutting and styling techniques, and Duguay showcasing her award-winning colour techniques. When & Where: November 24-25, Toronto
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Major Merger
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Henkel has recently acquired DevaCurl from Deva Parent Holdings, Inc. Founded in 1994, DevaCurl is one of the leading brands in the textured hair care category and is well-known for their premium range of curly and wavy hair products. DevaCurl is joining Henkel’s extensive professional beauty portfolio including Schwarzkopf Professional, Alterna Haircare, Joico, Sexy Hair, Kenra Professional and Pravana.
Celebrating 30 Years!
PHOTOS: TOBIAS WANG - VISUALBASS PHOTOGRAPHY, SALON STAFF, CHATTERS, COLIN FORD, SALON ARCHIVES, MARITIME BEAUTY
Leading by Example at the 2019 Chatters Hair Symposium More than 1,000 salon owners, managers and hairstylists were in attendance at the 11th annual Chatters Hair Symposium. This three-day conference was packed with educational and networking opportunities including a “speed meeting” expo for the event’s sponsors and beauty professionals, a sales awards gala to recognize top salons, and Chatters’ nationally renowned Dare to Hair styling competition. The event came to a close with a high-energy runway show by Redken’s artists, who showcased upcoming hair trends and styles for 2020. When & Where: October 2023, Red Deer, Alta.
Congratulations to the team at Civello Salon & Spa, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary. Opened in 1989, Civello Salon & Spa is the brainchild of editorial hairstylist and salon owner, Ray Civello, who set out to shake up the industry with Toronto’s first-ever salon and spa combined space, offering high-end customer service and in-salon education. Since then, six more salons have opened in Toronto and Vancouver. To celebrate the 30th anniversary milestone, Civello shot a photo series featuring 17 customers and their untold stories. The photos and campaign will be featured in their salon windows, online and on social media.
New Role
Colin Ford has been appointed as the new education director for Sachajuan. With more than 50 years of industry experience, Ford is recognized for his strong leadership, coaching, consulting and artistic training skills, and was the former international director of education for L’Oréal Professionnel.
In Memoriam
With the recent passing of Canadian hairstyling icon Sabino Di Tacchio, the industry continues to mourn and remember his life. Di Tacchio was an award-winning hairstylist and had mentored many Canadian hairstylists throughout his career, including his son, Luigi. Martin Parsons was an internationally renowned, Canadian-born hairstylist, who captivated sold-out crowds with presentations that showcased his signature styling techniques for updos and long hair. Known for his sophisticated style and charm, Parsons will be remembered as a leader on and off the stage.
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Reliving the Night
We love seeing all your social media posts from Contessa 2020! Here’s a few of our favourites. 1 @junecroken #junesays so much to celebrate with these lovelies tonight and always:) xo 2 @deeva1964 Amazing running into these beauties!! #contessa2020 #contessaawards 3 @billrowleystyle Just trying to keep up with [the] angel beside me! #happybirthday @heatherwenman #contessawinner 4 @mysaloninsider ...One of the amazing things about working in the professional beauty industry is the opportunity it provides for creative people to do inspired work… 5 @swaghairstudio_ What an honour to be surrounded by so many talented and inspirational artists in our industry... 74 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2020
6 @thechicconfidential …The love and support between stylists, salons, colourists, models, photographers is just amazing… 7 @newtonsflaws ...I am filled with excitement and gratitude to be Canadian Hairstylist of the Year! Thank you so much to my stellar team! I literally couldn’t have done it without you all! 8 @annmariegoupil_colorist My team!! #salonespacec #brossard #teambuilding #contessa2020 #hairstylists #welovehair 9 @robinbacon ...talking about how much this night is a celebration of our industry and each other’s talents.
By the Numbers: Contessa Edition 480K+ Social Reach 34K+ Webcast Minutes Viewed 1.1K+ Attendees 430+ Collection Photos 130+ Finalists 48 Cities 24 Winners 19+ Products in Gala Bags
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