Discover the stories that make up our Blanche World.
Professional Hairstyling
Meet Kalli Wyssen, a Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair graduate and Kevin Murphy Gold Key Colour Educator who is passionate about creating beautiful hair and helping others learn the latest trends and techniques.
From runway shows to high-profile editorial shoots, follow Sam's journey as he brings his creative vision to life through hair.
Global Makeup
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!
Hair
With a passion for bleaching, creating the freshest blonde hues, and a good challenge, this Pro Hair grad (and mom of 2) has found her niche as an in-demand blonding specialist and colour correction expert. Amy Bennet co-owns a popular salon, aptly named Waitlist Studio with fellow Pro Hair classmate-turned-best friend-turned-business partner, Jasmine Ballesteros right in the heart of Kamloops, BC!
Let your geek flag fly! Pro Hair Graduate and Fashion Colour Specialist Kimiko Watanabe takes her talents top-notch salon B-bombshell, 'Where Geek Is Chic'!
Pro Hair program graduate Amanda Bagri opens the vibrant Main Street salon, Mod on Main, during a global pandemic.
Meet the six Pro Hair graduates who are part of North Vancouver's stellar team at Supernova Salon! Learn why they love their job, their favourite hair product, what advice they'd give an aspiring Pro Hairstylist and more!
Growing up in the Philippines, Patrick had never thought that he would pursue a career in hair, let alone become an agency-repped, award-winning stylist at Vancouver's renown Moods salon so soon after graduation.
Known for blonding and unicorn hair colours, Nessa's a self-proclaimed "Mane Painter" at Field Trip Hair Salon!
Pro Hair grad Eliza Trendiak, owner of popular Artel Hair Salons in Vancouver, celebrates five years of business, three locations, 26 employees and a cumulative 35k Instagram followers! "I’ve been so supported and so lucky in my ten years of doing this that I know I can handle it. It’s a journey that started at and was made possible by my time at Blanche Macdonald."
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!
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Vancouver Studio and Film Nail Artist Vanessa Stern
Spa owner Doug Janczyn, the man behind Western Canada’s only male-oriented spa.
Bradley Fairall scored internship alongside Fashion photographer Mario Testino.
Kelseyanna's Avant-Garde Makeup Looks Propel Her to Insta-Fame
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