Discover the stories that make up our Blanche World.
Freelance Makeup Artistry
Isabelle Cooke's artistic journey started in Nova Scotia and led her to Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver, where she discovered a world-renowned educational environment for artists.
Esthetics
Blanche Macdonald Centre offers education that not only leads to employment opportunities but also encourages entrepreneurship.
Professional Hairstyling
From runway shows to high-profile editorial shoots, follow Sam's journey as he brings his creative vision to life through hair.
Blanche Macdonald and Vancouver Laser partners to offer exciting industry insights and employment opportunities for Esthetics students and alumni.
Global Makeup
A Celebrity Makeup Artist, CEO and Founder of SUVA Beauty, and a Blanche Macdonald Instructor, Shaina Azad has become an inspiration and mentor to many — Including students and graduates! Her indie brand, SUVA Beauty is a Canadian success story that embraces racial and gender diversity.
Vanessa Wong has taken her training at Blanche Macdonald and launched a stunning career in Fashion Makeup! Her impressive portfolio includes fashion editorials such as Vogue Hong Kong, Elle Hong Kong, Harpers Bazaar, GQ France and many, many more.
Nails
Jamie Yin's professional journey to started with a simple realization. When she came to Canada in 2004, Jamie noticed a gap in the Canadian Nail market. So she took her nails into her own hands. Buying over 200 bottles of nail polish, Jamie taught herself everything that she could about the techniques behind the art of Nails. She went onto train in Shanghai, Japan and at the Akzentz Nails' education center, eventually becoming one of their line Educators. Since then, Jamie has won multiple nail art awards and was recently recognized as one of Swarovski's eighty Authorized Nail Art Educators! We are so thankful that she's at Blanche Macdonald sharing her knowledge in our Nail Studio classrooms.
After a work experience placement through the Global Esthetics Program's Career Department at Vancouver’s Project Skin, Gwen de la Costa was hired as a full-time Medical Esthetician. As her technical and interpersonal skills continued to develop, so did her confidence that she could one day go into business for herself. One fully customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter later, GWEN Skin Lab was born; a luxurious Medi-Spa on wheels!
During her time at Blanche’s Freelance Makeup Artistry program, Ruby had the chance to develop a talent for beauty, editorial and bridal makeup. With these skills she’s been able to excel in several major beauty hubs, including New York, Vancouver and London!
After spending her formative years in the small city of Zamora Michoacán, Mexico, 2x Blanche Macdonald graduate Diana Godinez chose to take a gap year after high school and came to Vancouver looking for opportunities. Interested in traditional painting, Diana turned to the equally intriguing concept of makeup artistry, and soon fell in love with the process of creating on-screen entertainment for others to enjoy!
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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