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Fashion
Pushing through a styling shoot exam that’s running behind schedule can be tough, but not tough enough to rattle Blanche Macdonald Fashion Marketing student Krista Guloien. A two-time Olympic rower and a Silver Medallist at the London Games, Krista is no stranger to stressful situations.
Esthetics
Speak to skoah’s National Trainer Kendra Dutchak about her work for even a couple of minutes and you’ll instantly be blown away by her passion for the skincare company, its products and its philosophy.
International Makeup Studio
There’s nothing rare about a Makeup Artist taking inspiration from their time at Blanche Macdonald. But Paloma Guerard has taken that inspiration to its ultimate conclusion.
Hair
Looking around the bohemian chic and retro fittings of Edmonton’s Vanity Corner Hair Boutique, owner and stylist Erin Koslo is fully aware of how far she’s come. Seven years ago the idea of a career in hair had just come to Erin.
Global Makeup
It doesn’t take long to be swept up by Leanne Rae Podavin’s enthusiasm for her art. The Vancouver Special Effects Makeup genius has a passion that students at Canada’s #1 Makeup School get to experience on a regular basis.
Kumi Craig makes men look great for a living. As go-to Male Groomer and Celebrity Makeup Artist, she’s the woman Hollywood and New York Agents call when one of their A-list clients have a shoot or event where they need to look their very best.
As Chef d’Atelier at Vancouver fashion label Jason Matlo, Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design graduate Wen-chee Liu takes a hands-on approach with everything her role requires. Which leads to the obvious question, what exactly is a Chef d’Atelier?
Freelance Makeup Artistry
It’s never too late to begin a new career. Julie Brown is proof.
Sally Sue, Sales and Operations Manager at Soluzione Spa Products, has earned the right to talk about chasing dreams.
Pamela Jacek-Shapiro understands the Beauty Business. She’s been a professional Makeup Artist. She’s worked in hair salons and behind th...
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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