NEW Only digit
al format will be
accepted.
· Images must be submitted on a
CD. One CD per entry. (Include your
bio shot on each entry on the CD
(or of your salon team if entering
Canadian Salon Team of the Year)
· Images must be CMYK and saved
in TIFF format.
· The size of the images should be
10" x 13" at 300 dpi, or 3000 x 3900
pixels.
· All submissions must be accompa-
nied by a colour proof (preferably on
the cover of the CD). Minimum size
of the proof should be 2"x 1.5". (You
can download a template at: www.
beautynet.com/contessa)
· Every CD MUST be labelled with:
Name of entrant
Salon name
Phone number
Category
Photographer's contact information
Each image MUST be labelled as
follows: (see sample below)
Year_Category Abbreviation_first ini-
tial_last name_image number.tiff.
For before and after photos add an
"a" for after and a "b" for before--
after the image number.
For bio shots, add BS instead of an
image number.
Category Abbreviations
SH Session Hairstylist of the Year
CH Canadian Hairstylist of the
Year
EM Elite Master of the Year
CS Canadian Salon Team
MH Men's Hairstylist of the Year
AG Avant Garde
MU Multicultural
TX Texture
MC Makeover Colourist
NE Newcomer of the Year
SA Student Apprentice
SI Salon Interior
MA Makeup Artist
NE Nail Enhancement Artist
NT Nail Art Technician
BC British Columbia
AB Alberta
SM Saskatchewan/Manitoba
ON Ontario
QC Quebec
AT Atlantic
i.e. John Smith entering Texture
(06 represents 2006)
06_TX_J_smith_01b.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_02b.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_03b.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_01a.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_02a.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_03a.tiff
06_TX_J_smith_BS.tiff
i.e. Carolyn Mckenzie entering
Canadian Hairstylist
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _01.tiff
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _02.tiff
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _03.tiff
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _04.tiff
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _05.tiff
06_CH_C_ Mckenzie _BS.tiff
· Include all credit information on a
separate sheet (including photogra-
phy, clothing, etc.). Typed or word-
processed documents ONLY.
Technical Specifications and Instructions For Each Category
Please read the criteria for each category carefully and follow all rules and regulations accurately.
There are changes for Contessa 17.
Session Hairstylist (NEW)
This new category is for the hairstyl-
ist who is inspired to create looks
that have an editorial or commercial
feel and would likely appear in or on
fashion magazines, fashion runways,
television or film.
Entries will be judged on a combina-
tion of hair, makeup and fashion accord-
ing to editorial and commercial appeal.
Submit three images (three different
looks). Submissions may include previ-
ously published work for editorial or
commercial purposes, or unpublished
work, or any combination thereof.
NOTE: Submissions in this category
CANNOT be entered into any other
category of the Contessa competi-
tion. As well, all other rules and regu-
lations of the Contessas apply
to this category.
Canadian Hairstylist
Submit five images (five different
models) from the following seven pos-
sible categories: long hair, short hair,
men's, texture, colour, multicultural, or
avant garde. Versatility will be judged.
Canadian Salon Team
Submit five images (five different
models) from the following possible
seven categories: long hair, short
hair, men's, texture, colour, multicul-
tural, or avant garde. Versatility will
be judged. A minimum of two hair-
stylists must contribute to be eligible.
Include the names of all participants
in each entry. IMPORTANT: Students
may be included as part of Canadian
Salon Team entries, but only in
addition to a minimum of two bona
fide hairstylists for that entry.
Elite Master Hairstylist
This elite category is open to beauty
professionals who have worked a
minimum of 15 years in the industry,
or to winners of two Contessa Awards
in any one category (except for Salon
Team of the Year, Makeup Artist of the
Year, Nail Enhancement Artist of the
Year or Nail Art Technician of the Year).
A total "front cover" look is judged on
hair colour, cut/style, makeup, nails
and fashion. Submit five images (five
different models) from the following
seven possible categories: long hair,
short hair, men's, texture, colour, mul-
ticultural, or avant garde.
Men's Hairstylist
Submit three images (three different
male models).
Avant Garde Hairstylist
Submit three images showcasing fan-
tasy work (three different models).
Digital enhancement may be used.
Multicultural Hairstylist
Submit three images (three different
models). Range of looks must com-
plement culturally diverse models.
Texture Hairstylist
Submit three "before" and three
"after" images (three different mod-
els) that demonstrate various texture
techniques (i.e. permanent waving,
relaxing or another chemical texture
change). The "before" photographs
must be taken within one year of the
makeover. You MUST attach a sepa-
rate sheet with a technical descrip-
tion of the texture processes used.
The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year awards
is the premier awards ceremony honouring excellence and
creativity in salons and salon professionals across the country. Enter for your exclusive opportunity to capture
the top honour of Canada's professional beauty industry.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to every
bona fide, working member of a
Canadian professional beauty salon,
including freelancers to the industry
and salon owners.
How are the entries judged?
Judging is performed by five different
panels of independent professional
beauty industry experts and beauty
editors. Shown by number and
category only, each entrant's work
remains anonymous. Judges score
each entry on a point system relat-
ing to originality, creativity, fashion
appeal, model suitability, technical
execution, photography, makeup,
wardrobe and overall concept.
Scrutineers will review entries to
ensure individual compliance with
the Rules and Regulations. The spirit
and intent of this competition is to
showcase the work of hairstylists,
artists and technicians. Major pho-
tographic or digital manipulation is
discouraged (except for Avant Garde
and Session Hairstylist of the Year).
Based on the judging panel's opinion,
submissions that appear to have
extreme digital manipulation will
receive demerit points.
Where can photographers be found?
For a cross-Canada list of photogra-
phers, call 416-869-3131; fax 416-869-
3008; or visit the Salon Magazine
booth at ABA shows across Canada
or beautynet.com/contessa.
How are semi-finalists and finalists
notified?
The 10 semi-finalists from each
category and 20 semi-finalists in
the Canadian Hairstylist of the
Year, Salon Team of the Year and
Elite Master Hairstylist of the Year
categories are listed in the October
issues of Salon Magazine English
and French, and are also notified by
mail. The five finalists from each cat-
egory and 10 finalists in the Canadian
Hairstylist of the Year, Salon Team of
the Year and Elite Master Hairstylist
of the Year categories are listed in
the November/December issues of
both publications, and are notified
by phone and mail. Winners will be
announced at the awards gala.
What do finalists and winners
receive?
Finalists receive:
· One complementary, non-transfer-
able ticket to the awards gala dinner
and ceremony to be held in Toronto.
· Finalist certificate
· Their work showcased at the
Contessa gala.
· A free Platinum Web site on
Beautynet.com (value $380), show-
casing their Contessa work.
Award winners receive (all the above
plus):
· Their winning work featured in
the annual "Contessa Collector's
Edition" of Salon Magazine English
and French editions, plus on the
Contessa winners page posted on
Beautynet.com.
· A crystal glass "Contessa" trophy.
· Possible career-boosting media
coverage by the country's foremost
beauty publications and TV programs.
· Gifts donated courtesy of the
Contessa sponsors and patrons.
