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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.
Hair
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.
Freelance Makeup Artistry
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.
Even though she was a big movie fan and had developed into a polished visual artist while growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Zabrina arrived at Makeup School never dreaming that she’d soon be working behind the scenes on major Hollywood productions.
Poised, sophisticated and radiating enthusiasm for all things fashion, it’s immediately apparent how Fashion Marketing graduate-turned-instructor Lyndi Barrett became one of Vancouver’s most celebrated Public Relations mavens before she became one of Vancouver’s most influential bloggers.
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.
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Yuri Song: Nail Artist at Style Lab HQ and Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio Instructor
Kelseyanna's Avant-Garde Makeup Looks Propel Her to Insta-Fame
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