The 32nd Annual Contessa Award Winners
Top talent in hair and beauty celebrated at prestigious virtual awards show gala
Toronto, November 8, 2020 – Recognized as the largest professional beauty competition in Canada, the Contessas, the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards, awards the best in hair, colour, makeup and nails.
The 32nd annual awards show gala was brought to life virtually—for the first-time ever in the competition’s history—on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
The Contessas awarded 24 winning titles to some of the biggest names in Canadian and international beauty. In addition to the much-anticipated awards ceremony, the virtual gala showcased presentations from top-tier talent from three leading brands in the professional beauty industry: Redken, Schwarzkopf Professional and Wella Professionals.
The 32nd annual Contessa Awards was held virtually. To view all finalists, CLICK HERE.
https://www.salonmagazine.ca/the-big-reveal-of-the-contessa-2021-finalists/
AND THE WINNER IS!….
A big congratulations to the Contessa 2021 winners! You can view all winning collections here.
Canadian Hairstylist
Silas Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
Canadian Salon Team
Salon Collage, Toronto
Elite Master Hairstylist
Rodrigo Araneda, Olab Coiffeurs, Montreal
Master Colourist
Rossa Jurenas, Studio Rossa, Tillsonburg, Ont.
Session Hairstylist
Dorothy Tsang, Blushes, Ottawa
International Hairstylist
Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design, Auckland, New Zealand
Canadian Colourist
Victoria MacInnis, Valentino’s Grande Salon, Whitby, Ont.
Emerging Hairstylist
Michelle Nahmad, Blushes, Ottawa
Alberta Hairstylist
Michelle Finlayson, Freelance, Edmonton
Atlantic Hairstylist
Chelsea Sutherland, Chelsea Laine Salon and Colour Bar, New Glasgow, N.S.
British Columbia Hairstylist
Hannah Hewitt, Axis Hair Salons, Vancouver
Ontario Hairstylist
Joey Marchese, Bob + Paige Salon, Toronto
Quebec Hairstylist
Vicky Busque, Hangar Coiffure, Drummondville, Que.
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist
Renn VonDyck, Elan Hair Studio, Winnipeg
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Denise Meikle, Salon Origins, Vancouver
Canadian Nail Artist
Liliya Leheta, Freelance, Mississauga, Ont.
Makeup Artist
Florencia Taylor, Florencia Taylor Makeup, London, Ont.
Men’s Hairstylist
Paul Pereira, Solo Bace, Toronto
Multicultural Hairstylist
Norm Wright, Taz Hair Co., Toronto
Texture Hairstylist
Vicky Busque, Hangar Coiffure, Drummondville, Que.
Salon Interior Design
Her Studios Inc., Burlington, Ont.
John Steinberg Award for Community Service
Concrete Blonde Hair Body, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Freestyle
Stephanie Schewe, Salon Collage, Toronto
Fan Favourite
Ana Mae Villagracia, Tips Nail Bar, Toronto
To view all winning collections CLICK HERE.
What are the Contessas?
- Founded in 1988, the Contessas—The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards—are Canada’s longest-running and most prestigious professional beauty competition, honouring excellence and creativity in the salon industry. The most widely recognized professional beauty brands support the Contessas every year.
- Gold sponsors of the 32nd annual Contessa Awards: Joico @joicocanada, Oligo Professionnel @oligopro, Redken @redken, Schwarzkopf Professional @schwarzkopfcan, Wella Professionals @wellahair
- Silver sponsors of the 32nd Contessa Awards: American Crew @americancrewcanada, Chatters @chattershairsalon, CND @cndcanada, Goldwell @goldwellca, Revlon Professional @revlonprofessional, Venus Beauty Supplies Ltd. @venusbeautys
- Contessa Awards entries are evaluated by a panel of independent judges and industry experts on originality, creativity, technical execution and on-trend appeal. The quality of photography, makeup and wardrobe are also considered.