Barrie Hairstylist Finalist For 2015 Contessa Master Colourist Award

(Barrie, Ontario) October 28, 2014 – Senior Stylist, Lindie Blackwell, is a finalist in the Master Colourist category at this years Contessa Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards presented by Salon Magazine. Lindie’s work was selected from thousands of applicants and she is now one of ten category finalists, with the winner to be announced at the Contessa Gala on November, 9th at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario.

To enter the competition Lindie Blackwell was required to submit a collection of five different coloured hairstyles showing a before and after picture of each person. The collection of photos from all entrants were then put through two rounds of judging to determine the finalists. The first round was judged live by experts in the Canadian beauty industry, with the second round being completed online by a panel of international beauty experts. Previous panels of judges have included beauty editors, photographers, and celebrity hairstylists.

Lindie Blackwell is a ten-time award winner including the 2014 Master Colorist of the Year and 2013 Canadian Colourist of the Year. Ivo Tiberio, Owner of Gravity Salon and Spa, stated, “It’s an amazing accomplishment by Lindie to be named as a finalist. Her hardwork and dedication are not only found in the styles she’s being judged on in the competition but also in the hairstyles and relationships she has with all of her clients. We are incredibly proud of Lindie, and hope to see her named as the winner of the 2015 Master Colourist Award.”

The Contessa Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards started in 1988 and has a proven track-record of excellence. The awards are open to all licensed beauty professionals across Canada. The Master Colourist category judges on the overall hairstyles but also the technical and creative innovation regards to the hair colour used in each of the submissions. There are twenty-three category awards to be given out at this year’s gala with a focus on hairstyling, colouring, make-up, and nail beauty.

Lindie Blackwell’s collection of work can be found on the Contessa Finalists page, https://salonmagazine.ca/contessa-finalists-2015/258-master-colourist/2210-contessa-finalist-collection-by-lindie-blackwell.html.

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Lindie Blackwell, is a Senior Stylist working out of Gravity Salon and Spa in Barrie, Ontario. She is also a stage artist and member of Goldwell’s North American Artistic Team, travelling throughout Canada and the United States sharing her passion and expertise with fellow hairstylists. Her work has been published in many trade magazines and she has also appeared on Breakfast Television.

For Additional Information About Lindie Blackwell, Please Contact:
Ivo Tiberio, Owner
Gravity Salon and Spa
705-252-3992
[email protected]

For Additional Information About the Contessa Hairstylist of the Year Awards:
https://www.salonmagazine.ca/contessa-about.html