A North Vancouver-based hairstylist is ranked among the country's salon elite.
Cassandra Lounsbury of Zazou Salon & Spa in Lynn Valley Village earned the New Hairstylist of the Year Award at the 25th annual Contessa Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards.
Winners were announced Nov. 10 in downtown Toronto at a gala hosted by Toronto hairstylist and TV personality Bill Rowley.
Lounsbury faced tough competition at this year's beauty awards. Six independent judging panels of industry experts reviewed each photo-based entry to select the standouts. Submissions were evaluated on originality, creativity, fashion appeal, model suitability and technical execution. From 140 finalists, only 23 competitors were awarded Contessas.
Produced by Salon Magazine, the Contessas are open to all licensed beauty professionals across Canada.
