Published Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, and Educator, Breanne Gershon is driven by her dedication to create and inspire.
In 2025 alone, Breanne has claimed eight major industry awards, further solidifying her reputation as a boundary pushing artist in the beauty industry. Among these honours include two International Beauty Awards for Wig Styling and Multi-Tonal Color, two North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) for Haircolorist of the Year and Styling & Finishing Artist of the Year, as well as a hat trick sweep at the 2025 Contessa Awards, where she was named 2025 Canadian Colorist of the Year, Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year, and Alberta Hairstylist of the Year.
Most recently, she took home the Creative Colorist Award at the Live Hair Fashion Awards in Las Vegas, where she also took the stage to present three Makeup Masterclasses she created. These accomplishments follow her 2023 win as Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year, an award that established her as a dual-discipline artist, continuously setting new standards for excellence in both hair and makeup.
Beginning her career in the salon industry, Breanne obtained her license as a Journeyman Hairstylist at the age of 19. 13 years later; she has spent the last decade sharing her passion for creative concept design through her work in beauty and editorial photoshoots, education, and continuing to work in salon. Continuously dedicated to the growth and development of emerging talent, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Education at the University of Alberta; further solidifying her commitment to fostering future talent.
Her journey into the beauty industry began with a defining moment at age 16, when she earned a Gold Medal at the 2012 Skills Canada Competition for Updo Styling. The experience solidified her decision to pursue a career in the industry, a decision she has never looked back on. She remains deeply committed to continually refining her craft, with mentors and publications describing her artistry as “innate” and her work as “precise” and “masterful.”
Breanne is based in Canada and available internationally for editorial work, creative concept design, masterclasses, and clients upon request. Through her work, she continues to explore new artistic possibilities, share her expertise, and contribute to the ever-evolving beauty industry.
