Apr 21
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Vancouver’s Deal Of The Season – Prom/Grad Hair & Makeup Package at Prép Beauty Parlour

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

Prom and graduation season in Vancouver is in full swing! As we approach the busy months leading up to summer, stress piles up and smile tasks become enormous. Why not relax a little and let our team of talented beauty professionals pamper you for your big day? At Prép Beauty Parlour, we offer the best services in the city at the most affordable prices. All our Prép Beauty Team members have professional training, many years experience, and have been hand selected by our leading lady and head of Beauty, Mika. We are dedicated to leaving you feeling gorgeous inside and out!

 

At Prép we like options, and we’re sure you probably do too. That’s why we have put together a carefully selected list of event services to make your decision making super simple, at prices we believe are fair and won’t break the bank. Custom packages are also available, please inquire.

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“Grad Girl” Hair a La Carte – $65
“Graduate” Hair & Makeup Package – $125
Add Airbrush Makeup – $50
Miss Adoro 100% Human Hair Strip/Cluster Lashes – $12
Esqido Premium Natural Mink Strip Lashes – $24+

Our downtown Vancouver location is conveniently placed in the middle of the city on Hornby and Nelson, with many different options for accessibility and transit. A short walk for most downtown residents and workers, however parking can sometimes be a little tricky, but can usually be found within the block on either Howe or Hornby Street. Alternatively, there is also a paid parking garage located underneath the Sheraton Wall Center, directly across from Prép.
We also offer mobile beauty services! Most hair and makeup appointments can be booked on location at an additional cost. A pre determined travel fee per artist (based on location) is added to your bill, as well as any additional parking fees (per artist). For bookings that take place in locations such as Whistler, Victoria, Hope, Kelowna, etc, overnight accommodation may be required.

FullSizeRender-6As the prom/graduation season is during wedding season as well, artists are high in demand and are available on a first come first serve basis. To secure bookings, a non refundable deposit of 50% of the total bill is required. All prices do not include tax or gratuity (.15%). Bookings starting before 7am are subject to early morning fees (per artist). Consultations and trials are available, please inquire.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located on 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 [email protected]. 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

Apr 20
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Blue Hues: LimeCrime Liquid Liner Review

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

A while back we published a blog on current spring beauty trends, one of them being the return of 70’s inspired blue eye makeup. We decided to have some fun and try out our own rendition of the look as well as review the popular liquid liner formula from Lime Crime Cosmetics. Here’s how it went!

Mika had previously purchased Lime Crime Liquid Liner in “Blue Milk” and hadn’t tried it yet, so IMG_1717instead of using the Nars product mentioned in our spring beauty trend blog we went with something new. I had been eager to try out this look for a while, and the added bonus of using Lime Crime for the first time made this a super fun experience. That morning, I had washed my face as per my usual routine of a daily oil free exfoliant and Eminences Clear Skin Moisturizer (available at Prép).

For my face, we wanted to keep it pretty simple as  the focus was the eyes. I am pretty fair so we had to fake a bit of a tan to draw out the depth of the blue. Mika corrected my skin tone with the Stila Color Correcting Palette using a damp Beauty Blender. I love how easy correcting with cream pigment is with the Beauty Blender! She patted in some Youngblood tinted moisturizer as well as added a couple swipes of Becca Cosmetics Champagne Pop Highlighter. My brows were tamed with a few expert strokes of Benefits Gimme Brow. A light dusting of Laura Mercier setting powder finished my face.FullSizeRender-2

Once I was bronzed to perfection, Mika used some nice brown Burberry shades for my eyelids before she applied the liner. The brush we found to be not the best quality for application, so Mika ended up using a normal angle brush. The liner went on a little thin but dried pretty fast so we were able to build it up to a perfect intensity and the matte finish popped drastically against the browns. I ended up wearing the liner for the duration of the day and was pleasantly surprised that by 10pm the liner was still just as intense and precise as it was when it was just done.  I really enjoyed using Blue Milk and it is a colour I will definitely invest in for myself. I am also curious about trying more of the Lime Crime products! Comment your favourites and we may feature a review!IMG_1713

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 [email protected]. 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

Mar 31
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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 [email protected]. 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!!

 

Mar 24
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Vancouver Bridal Hair & Makeup: Dreams Come True With Prép Beauty Parlour

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

The Vancouver wedding industry is always growing, and it can be Victoria Koby #4difficult to find a hair & makeup artist that is affordable, professional, and skilled. When it comes to bridal services, quality, mobility, and availability are 3 key factors that need to be considered when making a final decision. The Prép Beauty Team is a group of extremely talented hair and makeup artists hand picked by our fabulous owner and veteran makeup artist, Mika. All of Prép’s artists have 5+ years of experience working in the beauty industry, adding their own unique style and flair to the team as a whole. They have worked on all skin types, tones, textures and nationalities, as Vancouver is so multi-cultural with many different ethnicities.

We are confident in our ability to make you into the bride of your dreams for your special day! We offer many different packages and pricing options, as well as custom packages (please inquire). We also offer the unique opportunity to be featured in a Bridal Spotlight blog! See below some of our stunning past #PrépBeauties!

Packages:

  • Making Up The Bride – bridal makeup trial & wedding day makeup (w/Individual or Strip lashes) $250
  • The Complete Bride – hair & makeup trial + wedding day hair & makeup (w/Individual or Strip lashes) $450
    **add airbrush makeup + $50
    upgrade to Esqido 100% mink lashes + $20**
  • Testing The Waters – hair & makeup trial only $250
  • Bridesmaid/Event – hair & makeup $175
  • Grad/Prom – hair & makeup $125
  • Mommy Dearest – mom’s hair & makeup $120

What Is A Bridal Trial?
A bridal trial is a consultation appointment with your hair/makeup artist, typically scheduled in the months before the wedding. They will go over what styles and looks you have envisioned, and bring them to life on you so you can ensure you will look your absolute best on your big day. Most trials run from about an hour and a half to two hours, and usually allow you to see a couple different looks on yourself before choose what you like best. At Prép, all of our bridal packages include trials, as well as standard strip lashes (can be upgraded to premium Esqido mink lashes) and a bridal touch up kit for your wedding day.

Here, There, or Anywhere!
Having a destination wedding, or a mountain top soiree? No worries, we can come to you! All of our hair & makeup services are available on location (deposit required). A pre determined travel fee based on the area we will send our artists to is added to your total, as well as any applicable parking fees. Booking that start before 7:00AM are subject to early morning fees (per artist). **

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 [email protected]. 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!

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of this months issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!
**Please see complete list of Prép Bridal Policies HERE
Mar 24
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Bridal Spotlight: Danielle

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

Another happy bride from Prép Beauty Parlour! Danielle was married on Sunday, May 17th at Vandusen Gardens, one of Vancouver’s most breathtaking and enchanting wedding venues. The Prép Beauty Team got Danielle & her wonderful bridal party ready at the Sandman Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia in the early afternoon. Bridal hair and makeup done by Mika and Faye, bridesmaids and mother’s done by Lisa, Crystal, Faye and Mika. We loved Danielle’s subtle but stunning makeup and her soft, romantic curls; she was truly a radiant bride!

“My bridesmaids and I all looked flawless. Faye gave me a down-do with loose curls that literally lasted all day long, through hours of outdoor ceremony and photo taking and even through all the dancing at the reception. The makeup that Mika applied stayed picture perfect as well – nothing ran, I didn’t look shiny (which for me is usually a given by the end of the day – and it was hot out), and I have wedding photos that look like we all walked out of a magazine. I had never felt more beautiful.” – Bride Danielle, 2015.

Danielle’s 5 lovely bridesmaids wore alternating style black dresses, a somewhat untraditional but simple color choice that contrasted beautifully and flattered everyone. The colours created a classic, elegant, and timeless look for the photos, and tied in perfectly with her “modern organic” theme. Danielle chose to have 2 different dresses for her special day, the first for her ceremony was a gorgeous strapless Monique Lhuillier gown with a fuller skirt that gave off a perfect princess-esque vibe. For her reception, Danielle slipped into a edgier Sarah Seven number that made dancing and eating much easier! No bridal outfit is complete without a ring however, and did Danielle’s Lugaro rock ever shine!!

Danielle found us while browsing through the hair and makeup section of the popular wedding website – VancityWeddings.com, as well as our Vancouver Yelp page. She also chose one of our favourite Vancouver wedding photographers, Matt Kennedy, to photograph her very special wedding day. You can see by the above preview photos that he did an amazing job with the gorgeous bridal party in the dazzling Vandusen Gardens.

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 [email protected]. 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!

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