Having a mother who was a hairstylist, Quebec- based salon owner Joany Paquin was raised in the hair industry. “I grew up in this world, which, in my opinion, was overflowing with possibilities,” she says. “After working in a salon for three years, my partner, who was not a hairstylist but had exceptional business acumen, convinced me that I had more to offer.”  Dream Big When creating her salon, Salon Le Host, Paquin knew she had to think big. “I wanted to offer services that matched my customers and do things differently by focusing on the customer experience,” she says. “We had a s ..read more

Hair/Coiffure: Arjan Bevers Makeup/Maquillage: Mireille Bevers Brunt Wardrobe Styling/Styliste Mode: Annet Veerbeek Photos: Studio IvodeKok ..read more

Singer Lana Del Rey was seen on this year’s red carpet in a romantic gothic-inspired look that featured beautiful and effortless beachy waves but with an avant-garde twist. If you’re looking to push your creative limits and step outside of the box with your styling this season, we have a step-by-step guide from celebrity hairstylist and Authentic Beauty Concept global creative advocate, Anna Cofone, so you can recreate this look How To: Step 1: To help create a flawless base, prep the hair by applying a blow dry primer on the roots, a leave-in conditioner on the mid-lengths and a hair oil on ..read more

Engineered specifically for hairstylists, the Supersonic r() is Dyson’s smallest, and lightest styling tool to date—weighing only 325 grams!   “It’s completely different,” says Matthew Collins, an editorial hairstylist and global styling ambassador for Dyson. “When I picked up the Supersonic r() for the first time, it felt like an extension of my hand, it’s so light! The blow dryer is 30 per cent smaller and 20 per cent lighter than the original Supersonic().”   Design Reimagined  When Dyson first introduced its Supersonic() Professional hair dryer in 2018, it was the first of ..read more

Updos took over the 2024 Met Gala red carpet and third-time special correspondent, Emma Chamberlain was no exception. We have celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight’s step-by-step breakdown on how she created Chamberlain’s double bun, slicked-back updo. How-To: Step 1: To start, use a blow dry brush (or a blow dryer and round brush) to direct all of the hair back and up towards the crown. Use a smoothing balm at the hairline to provide grip and to ensure that the hair is laying in the right direction. Step 2: Using a boar bristle brush, pull the back of the hair into a ponytail and secure with an ..read more

Nothing kicks off a month like a red carpet! The 2024 Met Gala was held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Known as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the annual fundraiser gathered celebrities ranging from musicians and actors to models and more. In celebration of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” this year’s theme for the Met Gala was “The Garden of Time,” which is inspired by the 1962 short story by J.G. Ballard. With the theme being open for interpretation, attendees embraced a variety of looks ranging from ..read more

We asked you—our readers—to “choose your players” and vote for your favourite hair and beauty products, brands and tools in our 13th annual Reader’s Choice Awards (RCA). After breaking last year’s record of votes, it’s now time to announce this year’s winners! A big thank-you to everyone who participated in voting for any (or all) 35 RCA categories (including three brand-new ones: Ammonia-Free Hair Colour, Body Care and Lash Serum). Congratulations to all the winners! Stay tuned for our July + August print issue to see all of the winners and read about our exciting giveaway where you can ente ..read more

With May being Mental Health Awareness month, L’Oréal Professionnel has announced its Head Up Campaign, a free mental health training program for hair pros. In addition to helping their clients and guests achieve their hair goals, hairstylists and colourists can often become therapists as people will often feel comfortable with sharing their personal lives and problems while sitting in the chair. According to L’Oréal Professionnel, 65 per cent of hair professionals have experienced anxiety, depression or burnout in their careers. The Head Up Campaign aims to promote mental wellness and break ..read more

Hair/Coiffure: Christel Barron-Hough, Angelo Vallillo, Jessica James, Yolanda Douglas, Daniel Couch Makeup/Maquillage: Katie Moore Wardrobe Styling/Styliste Mode: Robert Morrison Photos: Studio IvodeKok ..read more

With entries opening soon for the 36th annual Contessa Awards, find out everything there is to know about this year’s competition with our official entry guide. From new rules and category details to photo shoot tips and testimonials from past winners, the Contessa Awards entry guide is designed to help make the entering process easier than ever. Plus, learn all about our new Sustainability Achievement award for salons ..read more