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    Esthetics

    Beautiful Canadian Laser & Skincare Clinic’s Senior Technician—Jas Sahota

    Once a certified nursing assistant in California, Jas Sahota's move to Canada was truly transformative. Not only did she find a new city to call home, but she also discovered a new calling. Initially a client at Surrey's Beautiful Canadian Laser & Skincare clinic, Jas was inspired by clinic owner Dr. Shah to consider a career in Esthetics. 8 years later, Jas, a graduate of our Esthetics program, is still a fixture at Dr. Shah's clinic—only now she's the face behind the laser.

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    Beautiful Canadian Laser & Skincare Clinic’s Senior Technician—Jas Sahota

    Hair

    Barbering Champion of the World: Instructor and Pro Hair Grad Sandra Perovic

    Humble and grounded, you won't find Barbering Instructor and Pro Hair grad Sandra Perovic boasting about her accomplishments...but that doesn't mean that she couldn't! Sandra has won numerous hair competitions across the globe, taking home trophies from the Mirror Awards and the Contessa Awards. She's even the first woman to take home the top prize from the American Crew World Barbering competition. Clearly Sandra has serious skills as a stylist. But despite all the evidence of her immense talent, Sandra is determined to continue learning and growing as a stylist. And she's dedicated to passing on her expertise to the next generation of barbers.

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    Barbering Champion of the World: Instructor and Pro Hair Grad Sandra Perovic

    Global Makeup

    Ready for Takeoff: Flight Attendant-Turned-Makeup Artist Jana Bizzarri

    An avid traveller and flight attendant, Jana Bizzari came to Vancouver from Italy for what she thought would be a short visit. But she quickly fell in love with the city, opting to stay much longer. Ultimately this is where she would reshape her professional journey, leaving her mile-high career behind to pursue her passion for makeup. Now she has blossomed into a fashion Makeup Artist, sought after in YVR, Russia, and her native Italy.

    Ready for Takeoff: Flight Attendant-Turned-Makeup Artist Jana Bizzarri
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    Global Makeup

    Catching Up With Global Makeup Grad Lyle Reimer

    Catch up with Global Makeup grad Lyle Reimer (AKA @lylexox)! Since graduating from Blanche Macdonald's Makeup program, Lyle has blown up, earning nearly 150k followers on Instagram, working on global projects with major fashion brands including Gucci, Moschino and Viktor and Rolf, and even starring in his own documentary on CBC.

    Catching Up With Global Makeup Grad Lyle Reimer
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    Fashion

    Fashion Marketing grad Derek Perrett and the Skills of Style

    Perfectly suited for a future Fashion Stylist and Costumer for TV and film, Derek Perrett's story seems like something straight from a movie. Small town boy in Alberta packs his bags and moves to the big city to follow his dreams of a life in fashion. Now that he's added photoshoots with stars like Keiynan Lonsdale, Tati Gabrielle and Riley Smith and on set experience on shows like iZombie and The Flash to his resume, it's clear that this move was just what Derek needed.

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    Fashion Marketing grad Derek Perrett and the Skills of Style

    Hair

    Pro Hair Graduate Coco Manzano is the Master of Dramatic Hair Transformations at Downtown Vancouver’s Edgy Style Lab HQ Salon.

    When we last caught up with Pro Hair Graduate Coco Manzano, the Philippines-turned-Vancouver native had taken on full-time hairstylin...

    Pro Hair Graduate Coco Manzano is the Master of Dramatic Hair Transformations at Downtown Vancouver’s Edgy Style Lab HQ Salon.
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    Fashion

    In with Indochino: Marketing and Social Media Coordinator Jordan Torris

    After graduating from Blanche Macdonald, Jordan was eager to get her career started in Vancouver's fashion industry. Led by a desire to gain experience, Jordan got a job with Vancouver-based menswear company Indochino as a Customer Service rep. Five years later, Jordan has worked up the ranks and is their Marketing and Social Media Coordinator setting the pace for the brand on social channels and coordinating influencer deals!

    In with Indochino: Marketing and Social Media Coordinator Jordan Torris
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    Hair

    Fairy Hair Godmother: BRUSH Salon Senior Hairstylist Lara Dillman

    Driven by a desire to have an impactful hair career, Lara Dillman knew she needed to be where hair could be studied and appreciated. Polishing her professional self in the classrooms of Blanche Macdonald was the first step, perfecting her skills was the next. It wasn't long after that she landed in her first choice position at one of Vancouver's most prestigious salons, BRUSH.

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    Fairy Hair Godmother: BRUSH Salon Senior Hairstylist Lara Dillman

    Fashion

    Vancouver Veteran Designer Cristin Heck at the Design Helm of Arc’teryx Equipment

    With experience designing for some of the city's most coveted brands, Cristin Heck's immense talent has landed her a leading position at Arc'teryx. Now she's tasked with overseeing design operations for one of Vancouver's most beloved outdoor brands.

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    Vancouver Veteran Designer Cristin Heck at the Design Helm of Arc’teryx Equipment
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