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Vancouver’s Best: Sculpted Gel Extensions At Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Nails, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised

Tired of your regular classic polish manicure? Dreaming of elongated, perfectly lacquered nails? Why not visit one of Vancouver’s top nail salons, Prép Beauty Parlour, for a relaxing and fun new set of sculpted gel extensions?! Read more to learn why gel extensions are going to be your new obsession.

Before gel extensions were popular, the raging nail trend must have was acrylic nails. Acrylic nails are made by using a mixture of liquid monomer and powder polymer, which is applied to the top of the nails and then hardens when exposed to air. While acrylic nails are still widely popular, the newer and ultimately better for you option, is gel extensions.

Gel extensions are applied in 3 steps. After the nails are filed and buffed, a base coat is applied. From there, a thick, malleable sculpting gel is spread over top of the nail and can also be used to create an extension off the nail. The gel is spread around the nail evenly, creating a smooth canvas for colouring. Instead of exposing the gel to air, the nails are placed under a UV light for 2-3 minutes. After the gel is cured (fully hardened) the nails can be filed and shaped and then colour can be applied. The process ends with a top coat that also is placed under UV light to cure, and finished by a quick swipe of alcohol to remove the tacky surface left behind from the top coat.

While both are great options for extensions, there is no denying the clear differences. Acrylic nails tend to seep through the nail bed, which can be dangerous and can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Gel extensions sit on top of the nail bed and cause the least damage to the nail bed. The polymer used in acrylics is also extremely bad for inhalation, and is not recommended for use in areas without proper ventilation. Although gel extensions also use a chemical process to bond to the nail, acrylic nails are made up of stronger chemicals and produce more potent fumes. Gel extensions do not give off any fumes, and are considered an eco-friendlie option. Acrylic nails are not recommended for women pregnant or nursing, whereas gel extensions can be applied no matter if you are with child or without.

Try Them Out For Yourself!

Call us today to find out when you can get your new set of beautiful hand sculpted gel extensions by our resident Gel Extension Expert, Haya! Haya is Akzentz certified and can recreate almost any nail design you can dream!
Currently, we offer gel extensions at Prép done by Haya. We do not offer acrylic nails as of now.

New Full Set Gel Extensions – $75
Gel Extension Fill – $45
Gel Extension Removal – $20
Add Nail Art – $5+
Add French – $10
Add Express Pedicure – $35
(See nail art here!)

Nail Care:
Having extensions doesn’t mean you don’t need to still take care of your natural nails! Nail health is almost more important after you apply extensions to the nails. Be sure to clean underneath, on top, and the skin surrounding your nails with a nail brush and gentle antibacterial soap daily to keep bacteria to a minimum. Because they have been exposed to chemicals, over time the nail bed will soften. It is important to take a break, every year or so, to let your natural nails breathe and grow. As extensions grow out, they also detach from the nail bed and that’s where you can accumulate a major fungal or bacterial infection; make sure you are scheduling fills according to the time it takes your nails to grow out. Broken nails can also be a hazard for bacteria growth, so if you do break a nail, try to schedule an appointment with your certified nail technician right away.


Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

 

Event In Vancouver? Get Prépped at Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised

The lower mainland is a busy and happening place, there is lots to do and always something new and interesting to try. If you have an event to go to and don’t know where to turn to get ready, look no further! Prép Beauty Parlour is one of Vancouvers top rated beauty spas and we are always helping out our amazing clients get prépped for their various events. Our talented team of professionally trained artists and estheticians are sure to please and can execute your vision with precision and confidence. We provide world class services designed to have you relax while you enjoy your visit. We are the #1 choice in Vancouver for all of your beauty needs!

Our service menu makes it easy for you to decide which services will suit you best. We also believe in fair pricing, so you’ll find that our rates are some of the best in the city. Additional rates for travel, parking, and early morning (bookings that start before 7am) may also apply. For on location bookings, a 50% of your total bill deposit is required. If a trial is needed beforehand, please contact us for pricing. In addition to our pre set packages, we also offer the option to create a custom package (please inquire).

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Down & Styled – $65+
Half Up, Half Down – $75+
Event Updo – $95+
Grad Hair – $65
** Hair Extension Application (client must supply extensions) – $25+

Makeup:
Just Eyes – $45
Full Makeup – $80
Grad Girl – $65
Hair & Makeup Package – $150
** Add Airbrush – $50

Wanting to go a bit more in depth? Learn how make yourself up with one on one makeup lessons with one of out Beauty Team members!! Spend up to 90 minutes learning customized makeup techniques and skincare tips with a professional makeup artist eager to work with you! FullSizeRender-7
60 Mins (1 look) – $150
90 Mins (2 looks) – $200

Finish The Look
During makeup appointments, you have the option of purchasing false eyelashes, both strip and individual, and having them applied by your artist. We offer 2 different brands for purchasing:
Assorted Miss Adoro Strip/Cluster Lashes (usually 1-3 times use max) – $12
Selection of Premium Mink Esqido Lashes (reusable up to 30 times!) – $32+
If there is a product in store that you would like to use, please do not hesitate to ask your artist! We carry cosmetic brands Youngblood, Younique, Makeup Forever, and more! Sampling a new foundation or lip colour may just result in your new favourite product!

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One Hot Mess – (Full makeup, gel mani & pedi) $180
I’m A Diva – (Deluxe Prép mani & pedi, full set eyelash extensions, full makeup) $230

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

Sculptured Gel Extensions| Prép Beauty Parlour

Best Nail Art In The City – Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised, Weddings

It’s no secret that we have some pretty awesome nail technicians, some of the best in Vancouver! We are FullSizeRender-2known for our gorgeously hand crafted gel extensions and art! Our cozy studio has plush King sized pedicure chairs perfect for relaxing in, and you can always enjoy a fresh hot Nespresso as well as a selection of tasty treats with your service. We are also always stocked with the latest magazines and new products to test while you’re getting prépped and pampered!

Whether you’re in for an Express Mani or a deluxe Prép pedicure, nail art is always an option. Starting at $5, (priced by technicians) you can work with your artist to come up with a design! You can also bring in pictures/ideas of other work you’ve seen and our technicians will do their absolute best to try and recreate it! When booking an appointment, be sure to notify us that you would like to add nail art to your service so we can ensure you are booked correctly and get ample time for your nails.

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We carry a wide selection of nail “bling” such as Swarovski crystals and authentic Alley Kat nail jewelry. Christian Louboutin designer nail varnish in classic Louboutin red is available upon request. Prép also just introduced  new “mood” colour changing nail polishes! They are super fun and a huge trend in Vancouver right now – Come try them out yourself!

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Men’s Prép Manicure – includes cuticle & nail care $25
Men’s Prép Pedicure – includes cuticle & nail care $35
Men’s Manicure & Pedicure Package $50
Express Manicure – includes cuticle/nail care, and classic nail polish $30
Express Pedicure – includes cuticle/nail care, and classic nail polish $35
Express Manicure & Pedicure Package – includes cuticle & nail care, classic nail polish $50
Prép Manicure  – includes nail care, message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $35
Prép Pedicure – includes nail care, message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $40
Prép Manicure & Pedicure Package – includes nail care, Red fancy nails with black and white details
message & exfoliation, and classic nail polish $70
Classic Nail Polish Change $15
Gel Polish Manicure – includes cuticle & nail care, gel nail polish $45
Gel Polish Removal (from another salon) $15
Gel Polish Removal (from Prép) – free
Gel Extensions – new set $75
Gel Extension Fill $45
Gel Extension Removal $20
Prép ‘Lil Ladies Pedicure (under 12) $15

 

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Add Ons
Aromatic Sugar Scrub $5
5 Minute Massage $5
Nail Art $5+
French polish $10
Gel polish $15

Custom packages for bridal events, stags, group parties, etc are also available, please inquire.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

Prép Beauty Parlour: Use Spafinder Gift Certificates Here!

By | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised, Weddings

Have you ever dreamed of having a universally compatible card that you could use as payment anywhere in Vancouver you’d like? Oh wait, thats a credit card… What about a gift card that was not designated to 1 store/brand? You’re in luck! Innovative wellness company Spafinder 365 has created a network of businesses that allows 1 gift card to be used at over 70,000 locations globally!

Spafinder 365 is dedicated to you living your life to the fullest. It is thespafinder-wellness-365 world’s largest media, marketing and gifting company for the wellness industry. With 25+ years of experience as a spa and wellness authority, the company, through its Spafinder Wellness 365 brand, guides the industry partners and consumers as the largest resource for wellness-related products, services and insight in the marketplace.

One of Spafinders major partners is Mindbody, a software company that connects thousands of wellness related professionals and companies globally. At Prép, we have been using the Mindbody booking spafindercardssoftware to manage our staff, clients, and appointments. Because we use Mindbody, we are able to accept Spafinder Wellness 365 gift cards as payment for any service!! Simply give us the card or certificate number, and that balance can be applied to your existing Mindbody account or used right then to pay!

Spafinder Wellness 365 cards make a great gift for women and men both! They are available in any numerical denomination and do not expire. In just Vancouver alone, there are over 259 business that accept Spafinder gift cards. They aren’t just for spas, either. Spafinder Wellness 365 has partnered with business that promote things such as weight loss, body building, hiking, dance, hair styling, aromatherapy, even botox and laser hair removal- there’s an option for everyone!

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event/bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Call us at 604-764-6452. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!
https://www.facebook.com/prepbeautyparlour

 FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!

 

Voted Best Lash Bar In Vancouver: The Westender & Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour, Uncategorised, Weddings

 

Its awards season (if you didn’t already know, Leo won his Oscar!) and the winning doesn’t stop with actors and musicians! Our amazing clients, community partners, and ordinary people like YOU have voted us Best Lash Bar in Vancouver! All of our hard work, long hours, training and practice make special moments like this even extra awesome for us. We strive as a team to make your experience at Prép one that you will thoroughly enjoy and keep coming back to. Individually we work to create, build, and maintain a strong trust and relationship between us and our clients- its our goal to keep you happy! Thank you.

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Our business has grown tremendously since we opened our doors in 2010, and our next chapter is one of the most exciting yet! Follow our journey as we get ready to move into our new location in late spring 2016 (Burrard & Drake). Big and exciting changes are coming that we can’t wait to share with you!

Our Eyelash Extensions are made of synthetic mink, and are applied with sensitive medical grade glue. All of our fabulous eyelash technicians are professionally trained and certified with a minimum of 5 years experience. Consultations take place during the first portion of appointments. We offer the following eyelash services:

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classic full set eyelash extensions – (one faux mink lash per natural eyelash) $85
classic eyelash extension fill with at least 50% of extensions left $60+
russian volume/3d volume full set – (3 lashes per natural lash, for a light & fluffy “voluminous” look) $195
russian volume/3d volume fill with at least 50% of extensions left $90+
“mixed volume” full set – russian/3d volume & classic extensions mixed $150
“mixed volume” fill with at least 50% of extensions left $80+
eyelash extension removals (from another salon) $15
eyelash extension removals (from Prép) – free

*Please note, we may have to remove old eyelash extensions from another salon if they are not up to our lashing standards for a “fill”, and start fresh with a full set. Removal charges will apply.*

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, massages, facials, event & bridal hair & makeup. We’d love to hear from you! Email inquiries to info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!