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The Contessa Awards

November 3, 09

On Sunday November 1st – happiface attended The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards - aka The Contessas – which are Canada’s longest running & most prestigious awards show, honouring excellence and creativity to salons and industry professionals in hair, nails and makeup across Canada.

Take a look at some fun pics from the night – We had such a great time!

Me with Maxime Poulin (winner of The Makeup Artist of the Year Award – from Local B in Montreal)

I had a chance to briefly chat ‘beauty’ with Maxime – take a look:

Sandy: What is your favourite foundation?

Maxime: Coverfx

Sandy: What is your favourite beauty product?

Maxime: Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner

Sandy: What brand of face wash & exfoliator do you use?

Maxime: Dr. Hauschka

Sandy: Favourite toothpaste?

Maxime: Crest Pro Health.

Click Here to see Maxime’s winning photo’s!

Me with Chad Taylor (winner of The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Award – from Moods Hair Salon)

Sandy: What shampoo is in your shower right now?

Chad: Joico Moisture Recovery.

Sandy: What is your favourite hair product?

Chad: Joico Design Collection Pliable Paste

Click Here to see Chad’s winning photos!

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of this years Contessas!!

Click Here for more information on the Contessas.

And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!

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Backstage at the 20th Annual Contessa Awards

November 28, 08

A few weeks ago on Sunday November 2nd, I had the opportunity to go backstage at the 20th Annual Contessa Awards. Over 1,200 of the country’s professional beauty elite gathered at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto – where 133 finalists from a variety of categories (hair, makeup, nails, salon interior design) competed to win one of the 23 Contessa Awards.

Take a look at just some of the highlights from this amazing night:

 

And, of course I couldn’t leave without asking some of the finalists what their favourite makeup and hair products were on the market.

Sabrina Ferri – Fantasy by Pinnacle

Giancarlo Intini – Concealer, Flawless Finish by Elizabeth Arden and/or Lancome

Melanie Whitmore – Smashbox Primer

Marjorie Clarke – Redken, Guts - Great for volume and for soft defined curls

Tony Ricci – L’oreal, Sprax – A spray wax that creates texture, shine and control

Davide Fattor – Glistening Gel by La Biosthetique

I want to say a special thanks to:

Sabrina Ferri, Giancarlo Intini, Melanie Whitmore, Julie Coulombe-Duke, Marjorie Clarke, Tony Ricci, Davide Fattor and everyone at Langton Communications Inc.

And congratulations to all the finalists and winners of this years 20th Annual Contessa Awards!

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