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Nails
Scrolling through Lana Sheen’s Instagram account, @decenails, makes you wonder if you just found the nail tech of your dreams or the best girlfriend ever. We’ll save you some time and let you know she’s both those things! Lana speaks of her art and career from the perspective of someone who, rather that touting inexplicable natural-born talent, stresses the importance of practice, perseverance, and persistence.
Global Makeup
In the midst of one of London’s hottest summers in years, Meredith Lacosse sits on her patio looking incredibly cool. Catching up over Skype from the city she’s called home for just about two months, Meredith’s voice rings with confidence as she talks about life after makeup school in Europe with unabashed honesty, authenticity, and a great sense of humor.
Hair
In-demand Hair Stylist Aubrey Bonnah-Vink cuts, dyes, and styles stunning hair creations at Yaletown's Topknot Beauty Room.
Fashion
Nicole "Not Marcy" Robertson has found a position that feeds her need to learn. Running her own media business, Marcy Media, teaches Nicole something new each day and allows her to take risks that fuel her creative spirit.
Laura Sanchez is a living example of the wondrous things that come from fearlessly and relentlessly chasing your passion. Laura has built a life around her passions, which have now become her profession.
Two-time Emmy winner and Blanche Macdonald's Makeup Director Todd McIntosh shares his expertise with Makeup Students this summer.
Esthetics
Spa Owner Doug Janczyn is the owner of Victoria's Eco-Certified Manscape Spa, which exclusively offers men’s services in an environment that offers ‘a uniquely male perspective’.
As owner of one of Western Canada's leading beauty and lifestyle PR and marketing agencies, Ayden Creative, Tara is a rising star in the world of female entrepreneurship.
Freelance Makeup Artistry
She's living the dream London beauty scene at the very first Too Faced Cosmetics store in the world on central London's iconic Carnaby Street.
Cayley Giene is in permanent demand in Vancouver’s thriving TV and film industry. You’ve seen her on-set artistry on worldwide hits like Arrow, Wayward Pines, Supernatural, The X-Files and The 100.
Pro Hair Grad Freddy Sim’s Creativity Dazzles for Contessas and Clients
Design Grads Redefine the City's Fashion Scene with Cutting-Edge Collections
Michelle Dubois: Medical Esthetician at Vancouver's Pacific Derm
Makeup illusionist Mimi Choi stuns with her inventive creations!
Vancouver Studio and Film Nail Artist Vanessa Stern
Spa owner Doug Janczyn, the man behind Western Canada’s only male-oriented spa.
Yuri Song: Nail Artist at Style Lab HQ and Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio Instructor
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Kelseyanna's Avant-Garde Makeup Looks Propel Her to Insta-Fame
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