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Freelance Makeup Artistry
Already a successful Bridal Makeup Artist in Taiwan, Sunny Lee came to Blanche Macdonald to expand her extensive skills in order to pursue her love for Fashion Makeup artistry. Now she beautifies models and celebs for fashion shoots on the daily, making her lifelong dream a reality.
Hair
Ana Luisa Valdes always loved cutting hair. Now she gets to share that passion in her very own salon in Gastown, Flowstate.
Global Makeup
The most awaited beauty event of 2018 has visited Vancouver! With such high levels of creativity and inspiration, it’s easy to see why IMATS is so revered by makeup artists and enthusiasts alike.
International Makeup Studio
Fashion Makeup Artist Jerry Kuo is conjuring up some of the fashion world's chicest editorial looks. The faces that Jerry paints have graced the pages of China's top Fashion publications, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, FHM, and GQ.
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.
In-demand Hair Stylist Aubrey Bonnah-Vink cuts, dyes, and styles stunning hair creations at Yaletown's Topknot Beauty Room.
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.
Fashion
Claudia Da Ponte didn’t start out planning to become one of Canada’s busiest Costume Designers for TV and film, helping stars like Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Courtney Love, Molly Parker and Dominic Purcell slip into character.
Buried in the heart of Vancouver’s west side neighbourhood, Kerrisdale, nestled among other independent, quaint stores sits India Rose Cosmeticary.
She’s a world-class Makeup Artist who has travelled the globe and contributed to projects in places like Australia, Berlin, London, Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto.
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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