Winner: JD Styling
Red Seal-certified hairstylist Jory Davie started out styling hair for editorial photoshoots and fashion shows, which led to creating elegant styles for brides. “I like being someone the brides can count on for their special day,” Davie says. “I like to be really open and I like everyone to feel comfortable.” She emphasizes the importance of creating an accepting beauty industry, safe for people of all races, sexual orientations, religions and genders. “My biggest thing that I tell clients is that we can always change the standards of beauty and make them our own,” she says.
915 9 Ave. S.E. (by appointment only), jdstyling.com, @jd.styling
Runners-up
Amplified Artistry
403-510-4320, amplifiedartistry.ca, @amplifiedartistry
Emilia Beauty Art
403-400-4107, emiliabeautyart.com, @emiliabeautyart