If you don’t already have a hairstylist on your wedding team, consider dialing up one of the industry’s most talented. The 21st annual Contessa Awards—Canada’s most prestigious awards honouring salon professionals—recently celebrated the country's top talent. Here’s a rundown of the best in the biz right now.
Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, British Columbia Hairstylist of the Year
Chad Taylor, Moods Hair Salon
Vancouver, British Columbia
Tel: 604-760-5253
moodshairsalon.com
Canadian Salon Team of the Year
Glam Salon Boutique
Montreal, Quebec
Tel: 514-499-0601
glamsalonboutique.com
Elite Master Hairstylist of the Year
Tony Masciangelo, The Alcorn Salon
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-961-6097
thealcorn.com
Session Hairstylist of the Year
Diana Dagher, Capucci Salon and Spa
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-766-3287
capucci.com
Master and Makeover Colourist of the Year
Michelle Ateb, Milica SalonSpa
Langley, British Columbia
Tel: 604-513-1441
milica.ca
Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year
Lina Shamoun, Artline Salon
Kitchener, Ontario
Tel: 519-585-0230
artlinesalon.com
Multicultural Hairstylist of the Year
Stacy Staley, Blonde Salon
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-361-3131
blondesalon.ca
Alberta Hairstylist of the Year
John Jen Hoe Chong, Blunt Salon Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel: 780-498-1899
bluntsaloninc.com
Saskatchewan/Manitoba Hairstylist of the Year
Danille Mandap, Vault Salon & Spa
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tel: 204-957-1100
vaultsalonandspa.com
Ontario Hairstylist of the Year
Robert Barbosa, Salon Escape
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-324-8080
salonescape.ca
Quebec Hairstylist of the Year
Alain Pereque, Salon Pure
Montreal, Quebec
Tel: 514-871-4004
salon-pure.com
Atlantic Hairstylist of the Year
Marjorie Clarke, The Hair Force
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
Tel: 709-747-4440
hairforce.ca
Newcomer Hairstylist of the Year
Amanda DiCarlo, Salon Inpure II
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Tel: 514-693-5000
Student/Apprentice Hairstylist of the Year
Melissa Bortoluzzi, Vault Salon & Spa
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tel: 204-957-1100
vaultsalonandspa.com
Texture Hairstylist of the Year
Shane Snow, Salon Escape
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-324-8080
salonescape.ca
Makeup Artist of the Year
Maxime Poulin, Local B
Montreal, Quebec
Tel: 514-844-9515
localb.ca
Men's Hairstylist of the Year
Rudy Pignataro, Salon G&A
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-533-9118
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Posted by Chantal on November 23, 2009 at 2:37 p.m.
Are there not any in Ottawa?
Posted by Jessica on March 5, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
or Halifax????
Posted by Calie on June 18, 2010 at 8:17 a.m.
The best salon in Ottawa for weddings is Salon Silk in Barrhaven 613-843-7455! They are awesome!!!
Posted by Sophia on August 6, 2010 at 8:54 a.m.
I went to salon silk too and they did an amazing job, ask for Chantal she rocks!!!
Posted by Jenna on February 6, 2011 at 4:37 p.m.
The Style Council in Winnipeg is really amazing. The staff was so proffesional and our hair looked wicked great when we left. One of the girls got highlites and they were so gorgeous!
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