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Featured Graduates

Alex Yu
Alex Yu

Featured in British Vogue and Vogue Italia

Ana Gutierrez De Velazco
Ana Gutierrez De Velazco

Mexico's go-to Fashion Makeup Artist

Aj Woodworth
Aj Woodworth

Makeup entrepreneur, The Glamoury

Alejandra Ramazzini
Alejandra Ramazzini

Owner of Bodega Nails and Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio Instructor

Ana Luisa Valdes
Ana Luisa Valdes

Salon owner and Davines West Coast Educator

Alisa Usher
Alisa Usher

Regional Trainer for Elizabeth Arden

Janeen Witherspoon
Janeen Witherspoon

International Superstar: Vogue, i-D, Marc Jacobs

Paula Lanzador
Paula Lanzador

Lana Condor, Herschel, Artizia

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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

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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 hairstyling ...

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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Pro Hair Grad Cody Dunbar: Man on a Mission

Saskatoon barber Cody Dunbar has always had a passion for working with people. In fact, it was on a missionary trip to India where Cody, working alongside locals, discovered his passion for cutting hair. Now he's transitioned to a full time role in Bourbon Barbershop and Shave Club where he creates classic haircuts and personal connections everyday.

Pro Hair Grad Cody Dunbar: Man on a Mission
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Pro Hair grad Ana Luisa Valdes goes with the Flowstate

Ana Luisa Valdes always loved cutting hair. Now she gets to share that passion in her very own salon in Gastown, Flowstate.

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Pro Hair grad Ana Luisa Valdes goes with the Flowstate

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Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate Erin Murphy Flourishes at Juju Salon

You’d hardly expect to find your hair’s next best friend deep in the corridors of one of the city’s busiest train stations - but that’s exactly where you’ll find Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair graduate Erin Murphy.

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Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate Erin Murphy Flourishes at Juju Salon

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Shear Talent: Jesse Wilson – Hennessey Salon’s Smile Specialist! Oh, and Stylist.

Despite only recently graduated the Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair program, Jesse has landed a chair at a branch of one of the most respected and popular salons in the Vancouver area - Hennessey Salon and Spa.

Shear Talent: Jesse Wilson – Hennessey Salon’s Smile Specialist! Oh, and Stylist.
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Shear Talent: Tyla Malcolm Becomes Newest Entrepreneur in Prince Rupert with Parlour Beauty Boutique

After graduating from Blanche Macdonald’s Pro Hair Program, Tyla’s stunning strand skills landed her behind a chair at Volume Studio, one of Vancouver’s busiest and hottest salons.

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Shear Talent: Tyla Malcolm Becomes Newest Entrepreneur in Prince Rupert with Parlour Beauty Boutique

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Shear Talent: Saskatoon’s Resident Hair and Makeup Extraordinaire Fallon Brynne Nygaard

Double Blanche Macdonald graduate Fallon Brynne Nygaard has been setting Saskatoon ablaze with her beauty skills since graduating from Blanche Macdonald’s Pro Hair Program and Freelance Makeup Program.

Shear Talent: Saskatoon’s Resident Hair and Makeup Extraordinaire Fallon Brynne Nygaard
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New Mane Squeeze – Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate Eliza Trendiak Opens Second Vancouver Location of Artel Salon!

“Artel, in Russian, means an association of artisans living and working together. We brainstormed a whole list of names but I really felt that this summed up what we were about. We’re all artists, we’re all independent but we’re also a family. We’re a team, we all learn together.”

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New Mane Squeeze – Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate Eliza Trendiak Opens Second Vancouver Location of Artel Salon!

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Pro Hair Grad Sabrina Beltrano Styles with Entrepreneurial Spirit

“I love the flexibility of being my own boss,” insists Sabrina Beltrano, relaxing between clients at her professional home at Workshop, one of Downtown Vancouver’s most beloved and fashion-forward salons.

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Pro Hair Grad Sabrina Beltrano Styles with Entrepreneurial Spirit
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