The Contessa 2015 Finalists have been chosen! One of those finalists is Steve Rego, a hair stylist working at the Koi Hair Studio in Brampton, Ontario.
Rego's finalist collection in the Avant Garde Hair Stylist category features cotton candy-style confections that look good enough to eat. Rego's subject is dressed in a Black Swan-esq outfit and makeup by Lisa Campos, which juxtaposes nicely with the delicious-looking hair. The polished photographs, taken by Nicole Duplantis, are ethereal and otherworldly.
The caliber of work of these stylists is truly astounding. The work will be featured in this year's gala on November 9th in Toronto. Fans have the ability to vote for their favorite portfolios for the newly announced 'Fan Favorite' category.
Celestial Hair Collections
Steve Rego Competes for the Title of Avant Garde Hair Stylist
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