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“It’s not just about the win. I haven’t won awards every year or made it into finals every time. You just need to be happy with putting your work out there.”
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Get to know Matrix Canada’s artistic director, Rodrigo Araneda, and the vision behind his statement-making presentation about the beauty of individuality.
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Canadian Hairstylist Nicole Pede InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont.
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Canadian Salon Team Salon Gaboa Woodbridge, Ont.
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Elite Master + Ontario Hairstylist Julie Vriesinga Salon Entrenous, London, Ont.
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Fan Favourite Salon Deauville Montreal
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Multicultural Hairstylist Lukas Press Lukas Press, Toronto
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Manuel Mon Manuel Mon Estilistas, Oviedo, Spain
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Melita Campellone J’AIME! Coiffure, Montreal
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A Year In Review As 2021 has come to a close, I’ve been taking time to reflect on its trials and tribulations. For most of us, navigating a second year of a global pandemic has definitely taken its toll. Yet, through the rollercoaster of emotions we’ve experienced, many of us have come to realize the strength and resiliency of both ourselves and our industry. Salon owners, hairstylists and beauty pros have stepped up amidst the lockdowns, restrictions and virtual gatherings to remind us all that there’s no slowing us down! I’m sure many have felt the pressure to work harder—and smarter. Being limited by COVID’s impact has presented unique challenges across the board, not to mention the fact that so many of us continue to be physically disconnected from those around us. It’s also motivated a lot of us to get creative, think outside of the box and look at new ways to engage and connect with our clients and audience. With this in mind, I think now is a great time to ask yourself what you truly want to achieve once this pandemic finally subsides. We’ve been presented with an opportunity to learn from these recent hardships and identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and hopefully all that you’ve gleaned throughout 2020 and 2021 will continue to serve you well into the new year! Wherever the road ahead may take you, I encourage you to remember to have gratitude for all that you have. For us at Salon, we’re grateful for you—our readers—and your support of the magazine and the Contessa Awards. We can’t wait to continue sharing what’s next for us as we embark on an exciting new journey. Stay tuned!
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Congratulations 2022 Contessa Winners! You inspire us all with your creativity and artistry!
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The Ride of a Lifetime!
OFFICE MANAGER Cathy Donaghy cathy@salonmagazine.ca
The Contessa Awards are always a great night. Although virtual again this year, everyone brought their A-game to make it extra special. It was wonderful to have a few of our industry friends with us in-studio this year; from Palma N’Sheluvzit on the red carpet to salon owners and life partners, Derrick Rutherford and Julio Rodriquez, who offered some fun and colourful commentary throughout the show. I also have to give it up to our host (and my good friend), Bill Rowley, who continues to impress with such grace and poise on the Contessa stage. One aspect I’ve come to love about the virtual Contessas is seeing winners and their teams in their living rooms and salons, celebrating their wins together with such heartfelt speeches and raw emotion. What COVID has taught our industry is that we, too, can pivot and find new ways to reach our audience—whether it’s with the Contessas, hair shows or education. Virtual and live events can work beautifully together, and I’m sure we’ll continue to see more of this as the format evolves. This year I celebrated 25 years at Salon, and what a glorious ride it’s been! From my beginnings as a proud hairstylist from Newfoundland to becoming publisher and president of this incredible magazine—never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate this journey. Hands down—it’s been the job of a lifetime! Having the opportunity to meet with so many people from coast to coast, to learn about their incredible stories and experiences and to work with the fantastically talented Salon team while building such wonderful relationships along the way has been a gift. It’s with this privilege in mind that I announce a new chapter in my life’s book: I’ve decided to step down as publisher. I’ll remain at Salon as a consultant for the next few months, simply because I absolutely love being here, and our capable team will continue to lead and produce the magazine you all know and love. Salon continues to be an integral part of the Canadian professional beauty industry, serving as the most requested and trusted source of information. It’s truly been an honour. Thank you for everything!
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CANADIAN HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Nicole Pede InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont. @nmpede
What inspired your winning collection? I was trying to take a little bit of inspiration from the tie-dye trend, which was very much on the runway and being worn by everyone. I feel like it was the pandemic colour—everyone was wearing it, even for jogging suits. I know it can sometimes appear tacky, so we tried to subtly put the tiedye influence in it. I wanted to find ways to add the effect in while making it look runway. How has competing (and winning) helped your career? It’s definitely given me a bunch of education opportunities, and it helps to fuel and market you to different salons and classes. People are excited to learn from you. My clients are also super excited about it. It can definitely push your career forward, especially if you’re looking to build your clientele. With this win, I’m hoping it will bring more opportunities to work with a magazine on a shoot. It’s something different than what we do behind the chair.
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Fun Fact Nicole Pede enjoys putting together the wardrobe selections for her shoots. In fact, she gave this old black leather jacket an update with a few cans of spray paint!
CONTESSA 2022 CANADIAN HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Nicole Pede, InStyle Salon & Spa, Aylmer, Ont. MAKEUP Jessica Benner WARDROBE STYLING Nicole Pede PHOTOS Paula Tizzard
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CANADIAN SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR
Salon Gaboa Woodbridge, Ont. @salongaboa
What inspired your winning collection? I wanted something a bit more organic. I didn’t want it to be overly confined. I wanted to create something for ourselves. We were shooting for Contessas and wanted to win, however this year it was more about wanting to feel better. As a team, we were very anxious to do something positive, in light of the negativity surrounding us for almost two years now [due to the pandemic]. We wanted to focus and direct our energy to something positive, like the Contessas, which is a time for us to be experimental. And with that a natural creativity comes through.
Fun Fact FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
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Their winning collection was a family affair, as Frank Dicintio worked on it with his wife, Adriana, along with his father-in-law, Pino, and mother-inlaw, Melina, who all work together at the salon.
Why was it important for you to enter with your team this year? The true beacon for me has always been my salon team. I wanted to celebrate what the salon has given me over the years. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary, and I first started entering the Contessas as soon as I opened the salon. The body of work coming out of the Contessas year after year is getting better and better. The bar continues to be raised every year and progressively moving forward in a positive way, and we just wanted to be part of it. — Frank Dicintio, owner of Salon Gaboa
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ELITE MASTER HAIRSTYLIST & ONTARIO HAIRSTYLIST
Julie Vriesinga
Salon Entrenous, London, Ont. @julievriesinga What inspired your winning collections? When I start planning for a shoot, it’s very rare that I have a specific vision in mind. Usually, I start with runways—it could be current or older—to see what catches my eye. It can be a hairstyle, wardrobe piece or accessory. For my Elite Master collection, it’s very true to my typical style and where my eye is drawn; a little bit moodier, darker and textured. My goal with the Ontario collection was to bring me out of my comfort zone. It’s a lot more earthy with browns and warmer colours, with a vintage vibe to it. I wanted it to look and feel different, but still be true to me.”
Fun Fact While she now has six Contessa awards under her belt, Julie Vriesinga admits that she’s still too nervous to watch the Contessa Awards finalist announcement live. Instead, she waits for her friends and colleagues to message her to find out whether or not she made the cut.
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CONTESSA 2022 ELITE MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London MAKEUP Florencia Taylor WARDROBE STYLING Julie Vriesinga PHOTO Paula Tizzard
What do you most enjoy about competing? It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. When I first stepped into the salon I’m currently working in, I saw Heather Wenman’s Contessa photos hanging on the walls and said, “I want my pictures up there one day.” It just sparked an interest and excitement in me. It comes with a lot of failure first—I’ve lost more awards than I’ve ever won, but perseverance is key. If you really want it, you’ll keep going.
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CONTESSA 2022 ONTARIO HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, London MAKEUP Florencia Taylor WARDROBE STYLING Julie Vriesinga PHOTO Paula Tizzard salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 21
Contessa Winners — FAN FAVOURITE
Salon Deauville Montreal @salondeauville
What does it mean to you to win this award with your team? This is the first time we’ve competed in the Contessas, and we couldn’t be happier to have won! I feel like the recognition will open doors to the creative side of the industry. It’s nice to be known more as an artist rather than just a business. My team won because of all of their hard work, and it was all thanks to them. What inspired this collection? After many months of introspection due to COVID, this collection was inspired by the goal of recharging and resetting to move forward. I find that [this experience] brought the team closer, and it opened the eyes of the other team members and showed them that competing is so exciting. It excites them a lot to see what they are capable of. I think when you compete it does opens other doors, more in fashion and in other sides of the hair industry. — Claudia Iacono, owner of Salon Deauville 22 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
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After being past Contessa finalists themselves, Antoine Vadacchino and Vanessa Secondino encouraged their salon to enter as a team. Their collection was created during the pandemic in one of their hairstylists’ studios, and was photographed by Secondino!
Contessa Winners — CONTESSA 2022 FAN FAVOURITE OF THE YEAR Salon Deauville, Montreal MAKEUP Kris Christodoulou WARDROBE STYLING Kim Rivka,
Giovanna Di Minno & Elizabeth Berger PHOTOS Vanessa Secondino salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 23
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MULTICULTURAL HAIRSTYLIST
Lukas Press Lukas Press, Toronto @lukaspress_
What inspired your collection? For me, history is very important—especially the history of hair. Every period has a different history of hair and I’m very fascinated by learning about it. I was fascinated by the Egyptian symbols. Around the time of Cleopatra, they were wearing lots of wigs. Wigs represented different statuses, with people from different cities. Wigs and hair were also designed for specific events and celebrations. I really wanted to present [that idea] in this collection.
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CONTESSA 2022 MULTICULTURAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Lukas Press, Lukas Press, Toronto WARDROBE STYLING Kari Lynnbianchi PHOTOS Peter Nguyen
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Originally training to become a dancer, Lukas Press always knew he wanted to be a performer. It wasn’t until after high school, when he shadowed in a hair salon in Israel, that he decided to become a hairstylist. He now works on hair for film and TV, including The Handmaid’s Tale!
Why did you decide to enter the Multicultural Hairstylist category this year? Multiculturalism is very important to me. I was born in Poland and when I was nine, I moved to Israel, where I grew up. In Israel, there’s a mix of different cultures and people—from Morocco, Ethiopia, etc. It’s beautiful! From a young age, I had the opportunity to learn about different cultures, and celebrating them. I think it’s very important to educate ourselves about different cultures.
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SALON INTERIOR DESIGN
Studio So Lara Waterloo, Ont. @studiosolara
What was your vision and inspiration behind the design? It was inspired by a boutique hotel and Old Hollywood glam, with lighting on both sides of the mirrors. It’s a really soft lighting so it’s not in your face, but it resembles those cosmetic light bulbs that have been amped up. It’s vintage glam but in a modern age. I really love our colour lab and backsplash, which is made from a textured tile and is quite beautiful. I’m not a huge artwork person, but I really love texture, and the synergy of all design elements and subtle little touches combined are what make the space so well thought out. What does this win mean to you? I’ve been in the industry for 20 years, but this is the first Contessa that I’ve actually won. As a salon owner, I think it’s a triple threat. We have studios that do great hair, we have an amazing atmosphere and experience, and now, we’re a Contessa winner. Everyone wants to eat at a Michelin star restaurant, and from my perspective, a Contessa is the equivalent. It’s the highest accolade of our industry. — Lara Leckie, owner of Studio So Lara 26 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
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Fun Fact This Waterloo-based salon is Lara Leckie’s third location, which opened in 2020, just three weeks before the first lockdown! Learning from the design of her first two locations, Leckie opted to build the sinks down the centre of the salon—with their colour lab and backsplash behind them—to prevent colour from staining the walls.
CONTESSA 2022 SALON INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR
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Contessa Winners — SESSION HAIRSTYLIST
Melita Campellone J’AIME! Coiffure, Montreal @melitaone What inspired your collection? I think this collection represents what I like best: I like things that are simple and clean, in all spheres of my life. I like when the beauty of the lines and beauty of the person are exposed. For this collection, I wanted a very feminine, strong look to the models. To me, this collection represents strength, with both masculinity and femininity. I like the white clothing without any jewelry or flashy clothes. I wanted it to be about the models and the hair. The hair is very simple, but it’s the shapes that made it stand out, and getting nice movement and capturing what I love about the beauty of women. What has been the key to your success in the beauty industry? I feel like I’ve been blessed throughout my career, just with things happening at the right time. I love what I do on the daily, I’m surrounded by good people, and I genuinely feel like I’ve found my place in the hair industry. So just being in that state has made me very lucky. I take the opportunities as they come and just ride the wave. 28 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
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Although she’s been in the industry for more than 20 years, this collection was Melita Campellone’s first foray into session hairstyling. It’s something she’s always wanted to pursue, especially since she joined Oribe’s education team. She plans on competing to retain her title at next year’s Contessa Awards.
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CONTESSA 2022 CANADIAN COLOURIST OF THE YEAR
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CANADIAN COLOURIST
Olab par Rodrigo, Montreal @rodrigohairdresser
What was the inspiration for your collection? I work a lot with my instincts, but I wanted to create something very graphic, combining different colour and haircutting techniques. Something that was soft and strong at the same time; the lines of the haircut are very strong, but the colours are soft. I think every collection needs to have a variety of colours and techniques. In this one, I have colours that are very soft and blended together, and I also have patchwork with blocks of colours. The colour has to suit the model, but it also has to be on-trend.
Fun Fact While the lockdowns were tough on many salon owners, Rodrigo Araneda used the time to open his new salon, Olab par Rodrigo, and enter competitions. As a third-generation hairstylist, competing is in his blood— both his father and grandfather have competed and won awards globally.
Why do you think competitions like the Contessa Awards are important? I think the Contessas are the most important platform right now to showcase your creativity and push your creative boundaries. The competition isn’t only about the trophy—it’s about competing with yourself. [Winning] gives me a lot of credibility with other hairstylists. It also gives me a lot of recognition, so other stylists become interested in my work. The Contessas have helped me become a better leader in my salon as well.
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Contessa Winners — EMERGING HAIRSTYLIST
Robynn Graham
Suzette’s Salon, Innisfil, Ont. @hairbyrobyy How does it feel to win your first Contessa award? I feel very accomplished after all these years of entering, becoming a semifinalist and finalist, and now finally achieving a win. It’s pretty exciting! As a newer hairstylist and artist, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for my career. As a newer hairstylist, why do you think competitions are important and what advice do you have for other emerging hairstylists? It’s great exposure and it gets a lot of my clients involved. They know that I enter competitions and they see my work hanging up on the walls in the salon, so it becomes a talking point. Don’t be afraid to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone because you never know where it will take you. Also, get involved in the industry and volunteer as much as you can. When I first started out, I volunteered a lot and even now I still do a lot of charity work. Just get as much hands-on experience as possible because it will really help to build your portfolio.
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Fun Fact This collection was Robynn Graham’s first Contessa entry, which she decided to re-enter this year as part of the Contessa “Comeback” rule. She also wanted to pay homage to one of her models, Danika (pictured, right), who passed away in September.
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CONTESSA 2022 EMERGING HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
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AVANT GARDE HAIRSTYLIST
Kim-Chantal Garneau Coiffure CUT IN, Québec What was the inspiration for your collection? I get inspired by everything—a shape, an object or an image. This is why I chose Avant Garde as a category, because I can let my creative side run free. Since we’ve been forced to stop working several times in the last two years [due to the pandemic], I wanted to enter a collection that was cleaner, softer and pale, which explains my choice of colours and the clear accessories I used.
Fun Fact
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Kim-Chantal Garneau was mentored by past Contessa winner Marie Josée Dupuis, owner of Coiffure CUT IN. Their team includes long-time Contessa entrants, finalists and winners, who work on their collections together, offering a great learning opportunity for their newer staff.
How does it feel to win your second Contessa award? I’m so happy! Even though it was a virtual gala, the team got together for the event because several members of the team were finalists. I would encourage any stylist who needs a challenge to enter the competition, because it brings so much personal satisfaction, and it makes your clients curious. Whether you win or not, it’s a great personal challenge.
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CONTESSA 2022 AVANT GARDE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Kim-Chantal Garneau, Coiffure CUT IN, Québec MAKEUP Josianne Bourque PHOTOS Alain Comtois salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 35
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MEN’S HAIRSTYLIST
Tyana Nichole Brush Salon, Vancouver @tyananichole
What was the inspiration for your collection? Originally, I wanted it to be like the fashion police or high-fashion soldiers, but it ended up being a bit more raw, so I incorporated the army theme with black military jackets. My vision for men’s hair is always to do something classic with a twist. When I first created this collection [in 2015], the K-Pop bowl cuts, perms or blowout fades weren’t super popular. This year, I felt that this collection would be more accepted. It fits in perfectly with what’s happening right now in fashion around the world. What advice do you have for people in the industry, especially women, when it comes to competing? Don’t create a box for yourself. As women, there’s always a feeling that there’s a ceiling above our heads or walls around us, so not allowing that to stop or stifle you, and continuing to break through by doing what you believe in is key. You can win just by putting your work out there. Stop listening to what people might be saying around you. We’re in an era in which people are looking for something different. Don’t create limitations for yourself. Focus on artists that don’t allow themselves to have limits and are always pushing for something bigger and better.
Fun Fact
CONTESSA 2022 MEN’S HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Tyana Nichole, Brush Salon, Vancouver PHOTOS Niko-Lux
Originally from Newfoundland, Tyana Nichole got her first taste of the industry and the Contessas while working as an assistant at The Headroom Salon and Spa, a multi-Contessa winning salon.
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TEXTURE HAIRSTYLIST
Mandy Rogers
Hunt & Gather Hair Company, Victoria, B.C. @huntandgatherhairco_mandy How do you feel about your first Contessa win? I’m still completely blown away! I had pictures of Contessa collections that inspired me on my walls when I was going to hair school and it’s always been a goal of mine to win. You spend all this time honing your craft, and to have the opportunity to do these types of creative collections and see them acknowledged is just so incredible to me.
Fun Fact While in hair school, Mandy Rogers was also studying nursing. She worked as a nurse for two years while doing hair on the side before deciding to pursue it full-time.
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What was the inspiration behind this collection? I really love art. When you look at something that’s deemed art deco, it looks really classy and high fashion, but it also has an almost futuristic feel to it. I thought incorporating an art deco feel would help the collection stand out while giving me the opportunity to work with some really odd textures. It’s much more about thinking about the hair as a living, moving thing. When I’m working with textures like this, it’s like I’m working with something that’s alive, and it lights me up inside. I just think it’s so fun to play with hair in that way.
Contessa Winners — CONTESSA 2022 TEXTURE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Mandy Rogers, Hunt & Gather Hair Company, Victoria, B.C. MAKEUP Erin Bradley WARDROBE STYLING Oyuna Lodoi & Josie Saldat PHOTOS Jennifer Dickinson & Caitlyn
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Contessa Winners — MASTER COLOURIST
Michelle Pargee Independent, Sechelt, B.C. @michellepargee
What was the inspiration behind this collection? I’m always trying to do something different. I wanted to try things that were more muted, dusty and filtered, and maybe not quite as intensely pigmented. I wanted to discover what that would look like and I wanted something a little bit more sophisticated. I actually had a hard time holding myself back; muting the colours enough and giving them a metallic finish so they didn’t look like they were too pure and too bright was difficult. I really like the way it came out and I like the understated muted tones of it. After being in the industry for as long as you have, what keeps you motivated? I recently came back to doing hair more behind the chair during the pandemic, because normally I’m travelling almost full-time for teaching. Since getting back with clients, I forgot how much I loved just being with people. COVID has taught me that the connection with clients is really the core of what we do. We have such a huge impact on people’s lives, and I think sometimes we don’t even really understand how much we do. 40 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
Fun Fact This award is Michelle Pargee’s 10th Contessa win! In 2022, she is celebrating her 40th anniversary of working in the beauty industry.
FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
CONTESSA 2022 MASTER COLOURIST OF THE YEAR Michelle Pargee, Independent, Sechelt, B.C. MAKEUP Sabrina Samy WARDROBE STYLING Michelle Pargee PHOTO Joan Novak
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SASKATCHEWAN/ MANITOBA HAIRSTYLIST
Josie Vilay
Hairology Studio, Winnipeg @josievilay What inspired your collection? I was inspired by the movie Maleficent with Angelina Jolie. In the photo with the model wearing the feathers, I really wanted to create hair that resembled the headpiece [from the movie]. I was also inspired by shapes, silhouettes, and colours, and wanted to create more of a moodier collection. Even though I wanted to do something with a dark mood, I still wanted the pops of colour, so that’s where that neon green came from.
FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
CONTESSA 2022 SASKATCHEWAN/MANITOBA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Josie Vilay, Hairology, Winnipeg MAKEUP Mhei Alos Ngoc PHOTO Rejean Brandt
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Fun Fact As a busy salon owner and mother, Josie Vilay still makes time to stay creative. While she’s a trendsetter on social media, she doesn’t tend to find her inspiration online. In fact, she says one of her favourite ways to boost her creativity is by watching the variety of colours used in kids’ TV shows.
This is your second Contessa win. Do you think winning has helped your career? I think it has definitely helped put my name out there and introduced me to different manufacturers and companies. It makes my name more recognizable. For me, it’s important because I’m a salon owner, so it’s nice when I get recognized on a platform of this size. It boosts my team and makes them want to achieve more than being behind the chair. It gives us some recognition within our industry and in our community.
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QUEBEC HAIRSTYLIST
Sophie Tessier
Salon La Rousse, Montreal @sophielarousse What was the inspiration for your collection? I wanted a clean collection with very definite lines. This year, I took advantage of the fact that you could submit previous collections. For the look with the collar effect, I used invisible hair pins. I took small hair strands that I wrapped around a hot flat iron and then let them cool down. Then, I brushed the hair to create a “fur collar” effect. For the other two hairstyles, I inserted shapes in the hair to create the volume. Why is competing in the Contessa Awards important to you? I’ve been entering the Contessas for several years. I’ve always been a finalist, but this is my first win. I love to compete and push my limits—creating allows me to refine my art. In my career path, I’ve had the opportunity to work with great names in hair, and it was Anna Pacitto and Stéphane Scotto Di Cesare who played a role in my desire to enter competitions. They are renowned and inspiring stylists I greatly admire.
Fun Fact Rather than reentering her past work as is, Sophie Tessier decided to combine two different collections that she thought paired well together “because the lines were in perfect harmony.”
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BRITISH COLUMBIA HAIRSTYLIST
Simon James
Style Lab Headquarters, Vancouver @simon.james.hair What was the inspiration behind this collection? My inspiration generally comes from moods—from an emotion and a feeling. This collection is called Pop Couture because of its pop culture influence, but as with everything I tend to do, there’s a little bit of a moody, darker undercurrent through my work. I think it was just that dynamic nature of having bright colours with something that felt a little bit darker; a darker background and darker lighting. Having that high contrast of a bright pop of colour to offset the look creates something very different. It’s nice to see those opposing ideas co-exist in one beautiful image.
FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
Fun Fact Since both of his parents are hairstylists, Simon James grew up in salons where he swept hair and helped in the backroom. He would even browse through the pages of Salon long before he decided to become a hairstylist!
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CONTESSA 2022 BRITISH COLUMBIA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR Simon James, Style Lab Headquarters, Vancouver MAKEUP Kate Nicol, Vanessa Westerager PHOTO Kale Friesen
You’ve won a Contessa award before. What does this win mean to you? Winning British Columbia Hairstylist is a little bit different since it’s one of the categories that I’ve looked at every year as a young stylist. The people who won when I was coming up were some of the people I looked up to—like Edwin Johnston, and Chad Taylor from Moods Hair Salon. They were really influential in B.C., so I always gravitated towards that category. For me, it’s kind of cool to be on the same level as the people that I was always looking up to at the beginning stages of my career.
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ALBERTA HAIRSTYLIST
Jesse Ervin
LUUM Salon, Lethbridge @jesseervinhair What inspired your collection? I was really into Derek Ridgers’ photography at the time and have always loved the punk/fringe characters he photographed in London in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. He seemed to capture the kids on the fringe of society; the interesting ones with cool haircuts like the Chelsea, mohawks, shaved heads and DIY cuts. Christopher Brooker is not known by many of today’s hairstylists, but those who are aware of him would likely say he is one of the most influential hairdressers of all time. I was lucky enough to have been shared his body of work by my first mentor, Tristin Morrison, while I was in school. I wanted to pay tribute to his work while also attempting my own takes on two of my favourite works he created: the Thatch and Quiff. Why do you think competitions like the Contessas are important? Competition is always a good thing—it pushes people to work harder, create, educate and keep themselves inspired. Competition has done wonders for my career. Competing has been important to me as I really get to explore my creative freedom. After winning, I started getting recognized by the brand I worked for and received some of the best work experiences I’ve ever had in my life.
Fun Fact
CONTESSA 2022 ALBERTA HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Jesse Ervin, LUUM Salon, Lethbridge, Alta. MAKEUP Melanie Whitmore WARDROBE STYLING Emma Beatrix PHOTO Natasha Gerschon
Jesse Ervin started his hairstyling career in 2013, working at the Aveda Institute in Toronto. He recently moved back to his hometown of Lethbridge, Alta., and continues to travel across the country for editorial hairstyling opportunities.
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ATLANTIC HAIRSTYLIST
Chelsea Sutherland Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S. @chelsealainesalonandcolourbar How does it feel to win Atlantic Hairstylist for the second year in a row? It feels surreal! We all enter to win and to feel the thrill of it, but it almost feels like more pressure when you have something to lose and when you’re defending the title. You definitely don’t win as often as you enter, so it’s just so validating and exciting every single time. I feel so grateful because I know what it’s like to put all of the work in and not have it recognized. I think it’s important to have something to be proud of because it can’t always be about the win. What was your inspiration for your collection? The music industry is one of the last to get back to the same capacity it had been before COVID, and I think large outdoor music festivals are one thing that’s really being missed by people. Obviously for the music, but also for the fashion and the outlet that people use those festivals for. Tons of people just go to dress up really wild and express themselves in that way. That was what I had in mind with the concept for this collection.
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Fun Fact Chelsea Sutherland organized her Contessa-winning photo shoot during the pandemic. While she was initially forced to cancel it during the first lockdown, she reorganized it once things opened again. Since restrictions were still strict at the time, she was able to register her shoot as an event, which was approved by her province’s Public Health.
CONTESSA 2022 ATLANTIC HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S. MAKEUP Elle Munster PHOTO Denis Duquette
FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
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CANADIAN NAIL ARTIST
Nargis Khan Tips Nail Bar, Toronto @nailsfromnars
What inspired your winning collection? It was ’90s inspired— specifically ’90s pop music. I grew up in the ’90s so it’s definitely very nostalgic, and when I did the collection, I feel like it was starting to become a trend whereas now everything ’90s is huge in fashion. It was a modern take, of course, but a mix of all my favourite things from that decade. The collection was also inspired by Madonna because she was definitely the pop queen of that time. Why do you think the Contessa Awards are important for nail artists? I think it definitely helps to get more notoriety for the industry because nails, unfortunately, can sometimes be an afterthought when it comes to editorial, or even in general for some people. It’s the last thing that people might think of, even though nails are a major accessory since your hands are showcased quite a lot. I feel like it definitely helps us to be recognized, and the competition also motivates us to do better, to stay ontrend, and shows that we are just as important as anybody else in the beauty industry.
Fun Fact During the lockdowns, Nargis Khan remained busy as she worked on press-on nails, which her salon retailed during the pandemic. She was also able to do some editorial work for film and TV.
CONTESSA 2022 CANADIAN NAIL ARTIST OF THE YEAR Nargis Khan, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto MAKEUP Brittany Sinclair WARDROBE STYLING Tricia Hall PHOTO Joe Saraceno
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MAKEUP ARTIST
Marika D’Auteuil Marika D’Auteuil, Montreal @lapetitevengeance
What was the inspiration for your collection? The three looks were initially inspired by different things—one is very soft and focused on colour theory (the harmony of blue and orange), another is like a modern take on a Geisha and the last one is very inspired by the 1920s. Most of the time, I get inspired by the models individually. I love to create characters. It’s not just about cosmetics or making someone look pretty. It’s about telling a story; it’s about making people feel different things when they look at the images.
Fun Fact CONTESSA 2022 MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR Marika D’Auteuil, Marika D’Auteuil, Montreal HAIR Anita Sanchez PHOTO Ds Sanchez
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During the lockdown, Marika D’Auteuil took the time to develop an online class and create her Contessa-winning collection. As travel restrictions open up, she hopes to resume her Masterclass tour in South America, Europe and Russia in 2022.
What does this win mean to you? I think we all needed something exciting to happen after these past two years, and getting to create freely while surrounding myself with other like-minded artists was so therapeutic. I needed to challenge myself and also challenge the upcoming participants for the next years of the competition to make their collections more diverse and showcase beauty from different ethnicities, races and backgrounds. The Contessa Awards are a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with amazing hair artists and photographers from all over the country, and to develop an artistic relationship that will help you grow in your career.
Manuel Mon
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INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST Manuel Mon Estilistas, Oviedo, Spain @manuelmonoficial How does it feel to win International Hairstylist of the Year? I feel immense joy, both personally and professionally. It’s also a source of pride that a Spanish hairdresser is recognized as an international stylist. Having Spanish stylists recognized internationally is a great motivation. What inspired your winning collection? Origami is a creative art practice that emphasizes the sensitivity of form and the accuracy of a working plan. Balanced and natural images have been created without seams, cuts or artificial joints, elevating origami to a manual art. Like the paperwork format, meticulous fold patterns have been formed, with planes, crisscrossings and pure and clean finishes, with artistic symmetry and beauty.
FOR THE FULL WINNING COLLECTION AND Q&A INTERVIEW, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
CONTESSA 2022 INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Manual Mon, Manuel Mon Estilistas, Oviedo, Spain MAKEUP María Montes & Helena Truébano WARDROBE STYLING Ana Gonzalez PHOTO Bernardo Baragaño
Fun Fact Manuel Mon created his collection during the pandemic, using natural hair and a self-taught technique similar to “encaje de bolillos”—a method of weaving hair using support and pins where strands are placed and the crosses are made as a fabric.
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Contessa Winners — THE JOHN STEINBERG AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Crawford Master Stylists Ltd. Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. @crawford.m.s
Tell us about the Salons Against Domestic Abuse (SADA) fund. It started in 2018 when we had a client come into the salon and I noticed she had strangulation marks around her neck, and we knew we had to get her help. I created Salons Against Domestic Abuse, a fund through the Fort Saskatchewan Families First Society, which polices the funds and gives them to victims who need to flee their situations right away. During COVID, our salon created our own line of magnetic lashes and sales exploded! We held an event and donated $10 from every sale, which raised more than $19,000 for SADA. Domestic violence was on the rise [during the pandemic] because of all the restrictions and having to stay at home. It’s becoming such a common thing; I think we all know someone who has been through it. We have to help get people to safety and break down some of these barriers in order for help to be more accessible. Why is giving back important to you and your team? What advice do you have for other salons? We need to pay it forward. People are spending their hard-earned money in our establishments and we need to give back to people who give to us. Donate to a cause you’re passionate about. Think about something in the world that inspires you to make change and go from there. It doesn’t have to be huge. We all want to make a big impact but start small with something you’re really passionate about and watch how that passion will make it grow in time. — Lisa Crawford, owner of Crawford Master Stylists Ltd.
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Fun Fact
PHOTOS
Crawford Master Stylists Ltd.
Lisa Crawford teaches Cut It Out, a free online seminar that educates beauty professionals across Canada about the warning signs of domestic abuse, and how to help victims. She’s currently working with Alberta’s provincial government to implement Cut It Out into beauty school curriculums.
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FREESTYLE
Daniel Grieco
Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont. @danielgrieco75 What was the inspiration behind your winning photo? I wanted to do something on both ends of the scale and bring them all together as one. It’s taking something so creative and out of the box while still having some normalcy in there. I went with a really striking model and chose to make her eye colour the focus. By highlighting the area all around her eyes and creating a nice, geometric shape that featured straight lines against the shattered, solid blocks of colour, I was able to play with textures and the different elements of the hair. Why do you think competitions like the Contessas are important? It’s important for both the individual stylist and the industry as a whole. The Contessas are looked at as the Olympics for hair in Canada. It’s an event that brings everyone together to celebrate, and it doesn’t matter the company you’re from, if you’re a freelancer, at this salon or that salon, if you’re located downtown or uptown. People come together and celebrate the best of the best. In turn, there’s self-gratification, as well, because you know you’ve poured your heart and soul into [your entry]. It goes hand in hand.
Fun Fact While this is his first Contessa win, Daniel Grieco has worked in the industry since he was 17 years old, participating in hair competitions and working at New York Fashion Week.
CONTESSA 2022 FREESTYLE OF THE YEAR
Daniel Grieco, Salon Gaboa, Woodbridge, Ont. PHOTO Giancarlo Intini
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BEHIND THE AT CONTESS Wondering how we brought our virtual Contessa red carpet and awards ceremony to life? Have a look at behind-the-scenes photos from the big night! —
Joining us again as our beloved master of ceremonies was Toronto-based hairstylist and TV personality, Bill Rowley.
Contessa award-winning, Toronto-based hairstylist Palma N’Sheluvzit was our special guest red carpet host, who interviewed finalists before the big show. |
| The 2022 Contessa Awards were broadcasted live from CCR Solutions in Etobicoke, Ont.
DJ Fafa Khan from Montreal brought her vivacious energy to the Contessa stage.
| Derrick Rutherford and Julio Rodriguez, the co-owners of Valentini Hair Design in Guelph, Ont., joined us for some colour commentary throughout the night.
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PHOTOS: MAJA HUJDAK
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SCENES A 2022! Thank you to our 2022 Contessa Judges! Wendy Bélanger Owner, Influence Salon Calgary
Bruce Belmonte Hairstylist Toronto
Gaël Betts Hairstylist and owner, Gaël Betts Concepts Montreal
Leanne Cutler Managing director, Hair Shots 2 The World Australia
Lucie Doughty Hairstylist and founder of StraightPin Studio Venice, Calif.
Jessica Ellison Lab technician (Esthetician & Spa Management), Humber College Toronto
Andrew Fitzsimons Celebrity hairstylist, Wall Group Los Angeles
Ryan Forsythe International artistic director, Trevor Sorbie United Kingdom
Ted Gibson Owner, Starring By Ted Gibson Los Angeles
Peter Gray Editorial hairstylist, Home Agency New York
Junior Green Owner, Junior Green Hair London, U.K.
Wesley Hanlon Creative director, Sassoon Salon Toronto
Kirsten Klontz Editorial hairstylist, P1M Artist & Talent Management Toronto
Jennifer MacDougall Editorial hairstylist New York
Roger Medina Celebrity hairstylist Toronto
Tristin Morrison Owner and creative director, Morrison & Co. Toronto
Sharon Mudavanhu Colourist Toronto
Palma N’Sheluvzit Hairstylist Toronto
Aaron O’Bryan Celebrity hairstylist and owner, The Cellar Salon Toronto
Tracy Peart Makeup artist Toronto
Michael Piastrino Owner and creative director, Ibiza Hair Australia
Rita Remark Editorial manicurist Toronto
Ana Sorys Hairstylist and makeup artist Toronto
Natalie Stauffer Owner, HERR Design Edmonton, Alta.
Caffery Van Horne Hairstylist Toronto
Paula Whitelocke Hairstylist and owner, Curly Hair Designs Ottawa
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Winners & Pr A big congratulations to our Contessa 2022 winners, and a special thank-you to all of our sponsors and presenters!
Salon Deauville, Fan Favourite, presented by Greg Moreau of Chatters.
Nargis Khan, Canadian Nail Artist, presented by Jan Arnold of CND.
Robynn Graham, Emerging Hairstylist, presented by Jack Ingraham of Redken.
Studio So Lara, Salon Interior Design, presented by Alain Audet of Phorest Salon Software.
Michelle Pargee, Master Colourist, presented by Susan Boccia of Schwarzkopf Professional.
Josie Vilay, Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist, presented by Christine Geiger of Chatters.
Tyana Nichole, Men’s Hairstylist, presented by David Raccuglia of American Crew.
Sophie Tessier, Quebec Hairstylist, presented by Ilan Cohen of Oligo Professionnel.
Chelsea Sutherland, Atlantic Hairstylist, presented by Melissa Duguay of Joico.
Manuel Mon, International Hairstylist, presented by Ted Gibson.
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esenters Mandy Rogers, Texture Hairstylist, presented by Vicky Filiatrault of Revlon Professional.
Simon James, British Columbia Hairstylist, presented by Lisa Smith of Wella Company.
Daniel Grieco, Freestyle, presented by Donna Dolphy.
Jesse Ervin, Alberta Hairstylist, presented by Judi Lee of Matrix.
Crawford Master Stylists Ltd., the recipient of the John Steinberg Award for Community Service, presented by Veronica Boodhan.
Julie Vriesinga, Ontario Hairstylist and Elite Master Hairstylist, presented by Vince Riverso of Venus Beauty Supplies Ltd., and Laura DeSousa of Goldwell.
Rodrigo Araneda, Canadian Colourist, presented by Anne-Laure Sardais of Matrix.
Salon Gaboa, Canadian Salon Team, presented by Michelle Oliver of Schwarzkopf Professional.
Melita Campellone, Session Hairstylist, presented by Stephanie Goguen of Oligo Professionnel.
Kim-Chantal Garneau, Avant Garde Hairstylist, presented by Don Wyatt of BaBylissPro.
Marika D’Auteuil, Makeup Artist, presented by Tracy Peart.
Lukas Press, Multicultural Hairstylist, presented by Megan Nevins of Joico.
Nicole Pede, Canadian Hairstylist, presented by Marianne Medeiros of Wella Company.
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Team Contessa 33 — WELLA PROFESSIONALS
Nadsat by D&J Ambrose
for Wella Professionals
Back by popular demand, Wella’s global creative artist ambassador Darren Ambrose of D&J Ambrose in London, England, led a ’90s grungeinspired video presentation that put a spotlight on self-expression and sustainability. HAIR Darren Ambrose COLOUR Clayde Baumann WARDROBE STYLING Jackie Ambrose PHOTOGRAPHY Eddie Adamson VIDEO EDITING Bob Camack (MendelMacStudios)
| Inspired by Clockwork Orange, Ambrose and his team wanted to create a specific image and language unique to a teenage gang, with liveable hair with texture and shapes that complemented their Pantone colour palette. As the models walked through the streets, Ambrose says people would stop to take photos and ask if they’re in a music band. “It just shows you what we do in the industry—we help create that individual image to help you stand out.” PHOTO: D&J AMBROSE
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The presentation included a range of ’90s-inspired precision cuts, including texturizing and razor cutting. For the colour, melting and blocking techniques were used, along with “roll ‘n dye” pigmentation where “areas are covered with an eclectic mix of colour—like how you paint on one side of a piece of paper, then fold it over and smudge them together.”
Darren Ambrose works closely with his wife, Jackie (pictured, right), to plan out the wardrobe styling, and his salon’s head creative colourist, Clayde Baumann (pictured, middle), on the colour palette. |
| The presentation was filmed in central London—on the Millennium Bridge and the South Bank near the Thames. “These locations are iconic and full of character, helping us to have that moving backdrop with attitude,” says Ambrose. “London is a cool, historic city that still surprises us with the sights and details you find around every corner.” FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH RODRIGO ARANEDA AND TO WATCH THE PRESENTATION, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA.
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by Rodrigo Araneda for Matrix
For Matrix’s 2022 Contessa presentation, Canadian artistic director Rodrigo Araneda wanted to showcase a wide range of beauty looks in a celebration of inclusivity. Featuring models of different ethnicities, genders, ages and body types in a rooftop runway show in Montreal, the presentation demonstrated the importance of breaking boundaries and embracing one’s individuality.
Araneda titled his presentation Hairvolution as a reference to the world we’re living in today. “I wanted a name that shows that I’m trying to change things. It’s the revolution of hair and of humans,” he says. “The world is changing a lot right now. It’s a revolution but with a lot of respect. It’s a revolution of how we see beauty.”
| Filmed last fall at the Belvedere, a federal building at the Old Port of Montreal, the presentation didn’t include professional models. Instead, Araneda opted to include his clients and people he knew. “I wanted to represent people in real life,” he says. “In the salon we have all kinds of beauty and I think it’s time to start showing that.”
Fun fact Araneda says they included a real butterfly on the mouth of the model with coral hair “to represent women who can’t speak their reality.”
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PHOTO: MATRIX
Team Contessa 33 — MATRIX
Hairvolution
The presentation began with a montage of historical moments in fashion, beauty and the world relating to beauty standards and norms. “Today, we often only see one standard of beauty. It was very important to me to do a presentation with a message behind it—a message of inclusivity and love, showing that there are so many kinds of beauty,” says Araneda. “We are all humans and I really wanted to show that it’s not only about beauty— it’s about the people.”
Araneda hopes people will learn and be inspired by his presentation. “I want people to understand that beauty does not only look one way, and I hope they keep in mind that we are in a process of change,” he says. “There are so many kinds of beauty and it’s very important that our industry keeps that in mind, too. No matter your body shape or size, your height, or if you’re all the colours of the rainbow, no matter what, you are beautiful, and everyone is beautiful.”
FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH RODRIGO ARANEDA AND TO WATCH THE PRESENTATION, VISIT SALONMAGAZINE.CA. salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 59
CONGRATS TO CONTESSA 2022 WINNERS! Special mention to those in the Salon Interior Design of the Year category, presented by Phorest Salon Software Winner:
Studio So Lara – Waterloo
Finalists:
Blume Hair by Niki – Burnaby Wish Dry Bar – West Vancouver GlosSalon – Vancouver Christopher’s – Montréal Ch
www.phorest.com/ca
PHOTO: HAIR, EMMA SIMMONS, SALON 54, U.K., MAKEUP: PAULA MAXWEL, WARDROBE STYLING: CHRIS SIMMONS, PHOTO: TONY LE BRITTON
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GET A FRESH START THIS NEW YEAR WITH THE LATEST CARE, COLOUR AND STYLING PRODUCTS. PLUS, NEW NAIL INNOVATIONS AND INDUSTRY NEWS.
It’s all about self-expression in BeYou, a collection by British hairstylist Emma Simmons of Salon 54. This BHA-finalist collection celebrates freedom and confidence with a range of strong shapes and bold colour placements that are sure to inspire you this season—and beyond. To see the full collection, visit SalonMagazine.ca.
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Hairlines — NEWS
Give your colour services a lustrous boost with Wella’s Shinefinity. We know how difficult it can be to achieve noticeable shine, and especially on blonde hair. Wella’s new Shinefinity is a demi-permanent colour gloss that can be added to any blonding appointment, used as a standalone service or on natural hair to give your clients silky, healthylooking locks. Available in 32 shades including light and cool, medium warmth and deep and neutral, the gloss includes a breakthrough balanced pH technology for zero damage and zero lift, works on all hair types and lasts up to six weeks. Plus, Wella has launched four salon service options: Shinefinity Glaze for post-blonding services and on natural hair, Speed Glaze for in-between colour appointments and to modify or enhance blonde hair, Corrective Glaze for correction services, and Balancing Glaze for root refreshes and balancing colour from lengths to ends.
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Transform weak hair with Oribe’s Hair Alchemy.
Cut the Cord Take on-the-go styling to the next level with ghd’s Unplugged cordless styler. Whether you’re travelling or at a photo shoot, having a powerful yet portable styling tool is a must. ghd's Unplugged cordless styler is suited to all hair types and is the perfect size for touching up straight, curly or wavy hair. With smooth, high-gloss coated plates, the styler ensures snag-free styling and is powered with hybrid colithium technology, which combines the brand’s dual-zone heaters with advanced lithium batteries for high-performance styling. As with all of ghd’s styling tools, the Unplugged cordless styler maintains a consistent temperature of 365°F to minimize heat damage and preserve hair’s shine. 62 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
CONSIDER RETAILING THIS TO YOUR CLIENTS SO THEY CAN USE IT ANYWHERE— FROM THE GYM TO A NIGHT OUT OR EVEN AT THE OFFICE!
PHOTOS: WELLA PROFESSIONALS, ORIBE, GHD
With the help of superfoods and phyto-technology, Oribe has launched a new regimen to strengthen hair from the inside out. The new Hair Alchemy Collection can be used to transform your client’s brittle and weak locks into strong and resilient strands. The three-step system takes preventative measures to increase hair’s elasticity, helping your clients achieve longer lengths while preserving hair’s strength. The Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo is a gentle yet nourishing cleanser that strengthens fragile hair from root to tip. The Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner gives hair softness and vitality by deeply hydrating and creating a protective shield around strands. The Hair Alchemy Fortifying Treatment Serum is a fast-absorbing elixir that shields fragile strands while strengthening and protecting them.
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Taking the Lead
New Partnership Kao Salon Division has announced that TONI&GUY will begin using Goldwell hair colour in all of their salons and schools across North America. “We are delighted to welcome TONI&GUY to the Kao family. Both companies share a commitment to elevating the professional salon industry, with a specific focus on quality education,” says Michael Parsons, general manager for Kao Salon Canada. “This dynamic new relationship with TONI&GUY will further the efforts of both companies in enhancing the hairdresser experience in-salon and in an educational setting.”
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Available in more than 55 colours, these 100 per cent Remy cuticle-on human hair extensions allow for a smooth and tailored application. With an extensive shade range including naturals, blondes, silvers, reds, colour melts and rooted styles, the extensions are made with a soft, matte, keratin bond that’s discreet and pre-customized at one-centimetre height to allow you to apply more in less time. Available in 13-, 17-, 21- and 25-inch lengths, the extensions feature pre-tapered ends for a seamless blend into your clients’ hair and are lightweight so they can be applied to fragile and fine hair (including at the hairline and fringe). Plus, they last between three to five months!
With new dual, independent gold titanium, hypoallergenic foils to prevent irritation, the reSURGE shaver lets barbers and stylists do it all. Featuring an integrated long-hair trimmer that reduces the need to pre-trim before shaving, the reSURGE has a powerful, high-speed motor delivering 9,900 strokes per minute to easily glide on wet or dry hair. With an easy pivot head, it adjusts to hug the unique contours of every client’s face, head and neck for a smoother finish. Plus, its lithium-ion power allows for a 60-minute run time on a single charge!
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Davines Group has announced that Alejandro López has been named as Davines North America’s new CEO. López will report directly to Anthony Molet, Davines Group’s CEO. According to Molet, he’s excited to welcome López to the Davines family and his previous experience and deep knowledge of the North American market will make him an asset to the company. In his new role, López will work on developing and implementing relevant business programs and act as ambassador, embodying Davines’ core values and mission.
Create length, colour and volume with Hairtalk’s new Keratin Extensions. Hairlines — NEWS
Global beauty industry executive Yannis Rodocanachi has been appointed the new Wella Americas President. He is the former CEO of BH Cosmetics and has worked internationally in sales, marketing and leadership roles within the hair and beauty industry, including with L’Oréal for 20 years. “Yannis is passionate about beauty. He is a great people coach and leader, with infectious enthusiasm for this business, for his teams and for driving change through beauty,” says Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella Company. “He believes in his heart that the beauty industry has the ability to change people’s lives for the good—in complete alignment with the mission of Wella Company.”
Style and Stimulate Get next-level styling with CROC Professionals’ Masters Collection. The five new styling tools include the Masters Flat Iron and the IC Dryer, along with the Masters Flat Iron Infrared, IC2 Infrared Dryer and the 2K2 Infrared Dryer that include Pico Infrared technology, which generates 18 times more infrared radiation when exposed to heat, resulting in faster drying time. Plus, it detoxifies and sanitizes the hair cuticle while reducing heat damage and increasing blood flow to stimulate hair growth. Additionally, each hair dryer includes a brush-free direct current motor with Hyperion AX Centrifuge Technology, which boosts wind power, reduces noise and prevents damage to the engine. The flat irons are ergonomically designed with the brand’s signature croc shape for easy grip on hair. They include anti-static, black titanium plates for a smoother, one-pass glide and are powered with Ventilation Heat Dissipation Technology to prevent excessive heat and damage while extending the life of the irons. salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 63
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Frizz Free
Hairlines — NEWS
S E R E N E S E RU M
Give your clients strong, silky and tamed hair with the latest products from the Love/ Smoothing line by Davines.
Revitalize hair and scalp with Kérastase’s Chronologiste Sérum Universel.
The brand has added two new smoothing products: the Love/Smoothing Instant Mask and the Love/Smoothing Perfector. Designed for thick, unmanageable hair and medium-fine frizzy hair, the smoothing products are made with an enhanced formula of Minuta Olive extract that gives locks an elasticizing effect to help reduce breakage. The new Love/Smoothing Instant Mask is a 30-second mask that softens and tames unruly hair (thanks to its anti-frizz effect) to make straightening even easier. The new Love/Smoothing Perfector is a serum that protects hair from heat, fights frizz and improves overall styling.
Kérastase’s Sérum Universel is the renewing hair and scalp serum your clients have been waiting for! Joining the brand’s Chronologiste line, this essential revitalizing gel serum is encapsulated with black caviar pearls and is formulated with effective and luxurious skincare-inspired ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, abyssine and vitamin E. The Sérum Universel restores youthful dimension to the scalp and hair fibre for dramatic results while providing 24-hour scalp hydration, 96-hour anti-frizz action, protection from pollution particles and four-times more shine!
➣ Get more lift with amika’s 3D Daily Thickening Treatment.
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Longer and Stronger Help your clients grow healthier, longer locks with Redken’s Extreme Length Triple Action Treatment. Formulated with the brand’s Length Care Complex, which contains niacinamide, biotin and castor oil, this five-minute treatment mask is made to strengthen strands and retain length. Designed for all hair types, the intensive mask helps deeply nourish the scalp and hair while reducing split ends for hair that’s twice as strong after only one use! Consider it an ideal product for clients who love heat styling but want to maintain their length without breakage. 64 salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022
Are your clients looking to grow thicker, denser hair? This daily leave-in treatment is formulated with redensyl, a blend of ingredients that promotes hair growth by providing instant and noticeable volume at the roots. It also includes sea buckthorn berry, hydrolyzed rice protein and hydrolyzed vegetable protein, all of which leave hair looking and feeling more manageable and shiny. Meant for clients with fine, thin or flat hair, this lightweight spray should be used once or twice each day, with noticeable results being achieved after three months of use.
PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE): DAVINES, MORGAN TAYLOR, OPI, ARTISTIC NAIL DESIGN, AMIKA, OLAPLEX, KÉRASTASE
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Take curing to the next level with OPI’s Star Light LED lamp. Since curing can literally make or break a client’s nail look, it’s important to have a reliable lamp that can get the job done right. OPI’s new Star Light is easy to use with a hand sensor and pre-set timer for a comfortable and consistent cure. This LED lamp features a wide opening to accommodate a range of nail lengths, hands and feet, is ergonomically designed and has a sleek exterior to hide nail dust. Plus, it’s drop-resistant, includes rubber feet to ensure stability and features a rose gold handle—perfect for nail techs who are always on the go!
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This collection of hand washes and hand and body lotions are perfect for all skin types, and are designed for in-salon and at-home use. Made with jojoba esters and glycerin, the hand washes are formulated to cleanse and protect the natural skin barrier without drying it out. The dermatologically tested hand and body lotions are fast-absorbing and work to restore moisture and soften dry skin. Both product ranges are available in five refreshing scents: Strawberry and Prosecco (limited edition), Cedarwood & Jasmine, Peach & Rose, Citrus & Green Tea and Mango & Coconut while the hand and body lotion is also available in Tangerine & Lemongrass. They’re perfect for the cold weather (and flu season!) and will help your clients stay sanitized while locking in much-needed moisture.
Hairlines — NAILS
Cleanse and moisturize skin with reformulated CND Scentsations.
More Glitter, Less Litter Find out why Morgan Taylor’s Peel-Off Glitter Lacquer will be your new best friend this season. As the winter marks a time for clients to “bring out the bling,” glitter tends to be a popular choice. However, for both nail techs and clients, it can be a hassle to remove. Morgan Taylor has launched four of their glitter colours (Fame Game, Grand Jewels, Sweetest Thing and Rare as Rubies), along with a Top Coat in a formula that allows you (or your client) to peel off to remove. Not only do the new polishes help you save removal time in the salon, they're also a perfect add-on service or take-home product for clients who want to spice up their manicures this season. salonmagazine.ca / January+February 2022 65
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Salon Social —
All Smiles!
@anica.iordache Session Hairstylist finalist Anica Iordache celebrated the 2022 Contessas by snapping a selfie while celebrating at her Ottawa-based salon, Modmop Hairdressing.
There’s nothing like commemorating the Contessa Awards experience than with a bunch of selfies and snapshots from the big night! Here are a few of our favourites.
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@mart.menard Multicultural Hairstylist finalist Martin Menard snapped this photo while he and his family were getting ready for the virtual gala!
@robin_la_chance Ontario Hairstylist of the Year finalist Robin LaChance celebrated with a selfie as she was getting ready to watch the virtual gala and cheer on her fellow hairstylists!
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@kathysimonmekka Kathy Simon, a finalist for both Session Hairstylist and Quebec Hairstylist of the Year, celebrated this year’s Contessas with her team, including Jean-Sébastien Lacombe, who watched the gala from her Mekka Academy in Montreal.
➣ @simon.james.hair Contessa 2022 British Columbia Hairstylist of the Year, Simon James, celebrated his win with his girlfriend and fellow hairstylist, Barbie (@barbie.aleks.hair).
TEXT: LAUREN FARRUGIA, PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM
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@michellepargee Contessa 2022 Master Colourist of the Year, Michelle Pargee, celebrated her win with her friends (and fellow Contessa finalists) Joan Novak, Denise Meikle and Dana Lyseng!
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