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Mar 16

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Bridal Spotlight: Vancouver Bride Natalie

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

At Prép Beauty Parlour, we get a lot of brides. Lots of brides equals lots of love stories, and we cant get enough of Natalie and Adams’s! Natalie and Adam met on the online dating site Plenty Of Fish. In today’s society, online dating has become quite common, success stories, however, are not quite as often occurring. Combining Adams love of Batman and Natalie’s Hello Kitty obsession, this online match became a real life romance!

Natalie and Adams wedding incorporated fun aspects of the couples personalities and perfectly captured their quirky side. Their subtle colour scheme of navy blue and white pulled together very well and added a classy edge to their Heritage Hall reception. Guests enjoyed authentic glass bottles of Coca Cola as wedding favours, and members of the bridal party got to indulge in some pre-wedding Slurpees with the bride and groom! The homemade photo booth was also a huge hit, and left Natalie and Adam with captured moments they will remember forever! Of course, no wedding is complete without a late night snack, and and the pair won over guests hearts with a Vancouver local favourite, the Tacofino food truck!

Natalie’s tea length traditional white dress had lace details and a fitted empire waist that complimented her curves beautifully. Adams grey suit created a soft contrast beside Natalie, while his blue tie added a pop of fun! Natalie’s bold and springy bridal makeup was done by Prép Beauty Team leader Mika, and her soft 50’s style waves by Faye. Mika did an amazing job of creating a smooth, glowing canvas with bright pink lipstick and a dramatic lash line that had Natalie’s baby blue eyes shining! Fayes pro curls were completed with Natalie’s gorgeous veil pinned on top.

Photographer: Nouvelle Photography

We love seeing the joy on our brides faces on their special day! Book your Bridal/Event Hair & Makeup with us today! 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]. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages

Mar 10

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

By mika mcinnes | 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.

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:

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.*

: Classic Full Set by Alisha

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]. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

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Mar 10

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Affordable & Professional Grad Hair & Makeup In Downtown Vancouver: Prép Beauty Parlour

By mika mcinnes | Makeup, On Location, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour

Calling all lower mainland graduates of 2016!! Prom season is right around the corner, and in between last minute cram sessions, your pesky part time job, the new boo, nagging parents, and dress fittings you still have to somehow find time to schedule the important stuff… Grad hair and makeup!

Makeup By Crystal

Prép Beauty Parlour is dedicated to making you look and feel like a queen inside and out! Our extremely talented team of professionally trained and certified hair and makeup artists are skilled in working with you to create the look you’ve always dreamed of having, and are easily accessible being located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Each artist on our team has a minimum of 5 years experience, and have worked with countless different ethnicities, skin types, and for many different events. Whether you’re looking for Cinderella style princess curls and glitter, or clean and sophisticated, the Prép Beauty Team is Vancouver’s #1 choice for affordability, satisfaction, and class!

At Prép we like options, and we’re sure you probably do too. Thats why we have put together a carefully selected list of grad 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.

“Grad Girl” Makeup a La Carte – $65

“Grad Girl” Hair a La Carte – $65

“Graduate” Hair & Makeup Package – $125

Add Airbrush Makeup – $25

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.

As 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 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]. Check out our 5 Star Yelp page here! Don’t forget to follow and like our Instagram and Facebook pages!

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Mar 09

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Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Forecast at Prép Beauty Parlour

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

In Vancouver, spring is always an exciting season; the city begins waking up from its winter hibernation, and theres always something new to try! Beauty enthusiasts get especially buzzed as runways around the globe reveal whats in store for the fashion and beauty industry. Most of the makeup trends you would see on a day to day basis are heavily influenced by what takes place on the drawing boards of the worlds biggest designers, and theres no containing our excitement for the upcoming season! Heres what you can expect to see trending this spring in the city

As seen on www.harpersbazaar.com

Blue Hues: As seen on the runway at designer shows such as Marc Jacobs and Monique Lhuillier, bold as well as pastel blue shadows and liners will be making a huge comeback this season. Experiment with colour depth by using both soft and bold hues together, or contrast a electric blue liner with a creamy matte lip (also an huge ongoing trend that will carry into this season). At Prép we love the versatility and drama of NARS Eye Paint in Solomon Islands, as well as the easy application and long wear of the product.

Shot by Pablo Ravazzani for Givenchy

Mega Texture: Another trend inspired by what we’ve seen on the runway is texture added to places where it usually wouldn’t. Adding a little glitter is so last season- step it up by adding some real texture. Rhinestones, spikes, geometric appliqués, even intricate facial accessories (Givenchy pictured) will be seen in a lot of print and editorial work, especially haute couture magazines. Small stones applied to the fine tail of the outer eyebrows can create a unique and eye catching highlight, in contrast with a severe contour. Treat yourself to a little texture and try out Préps selection of nail “bling” and Swarovski crystals to texturize your manicure!

Creative French Tips done at Prép Beauty Parlour

French Gone Wild: This trend is already picking up and becoming very popular at Prép! Classic French manicures are jazzed up with fun springy colours and creative designs on the tips instead of a solid white. Prép has a great selection of nail studs, gems, and other appliques. Our nail technicians love to be challenged and are great at creating beautiful nail art designed however you’d like! Instead of a solid french tip, it can be altered to be more narrow, thick, thin, zig zagged, or even checkered! The possibilities are endless.

Derek Lam NYFW 2016

Blunt: Textured, choppy hair has been in style for a while now, this spring being no exception. This year seems to have taken blunt to an extreme, with messier, shorter, extremely angular and choppier styles seen more and more. Don’t let a perfectly crafted mess fool you, stylists undergo many years training and lots of trial and error before the look is perfected. If you’re not willing to commit to a severe hair cut, play up what you have now with product, such as Bumble and Bumbles Surf Spray to create a tousled, edgier look. Take your low maintenance look to the next level and grow out your brows, as bigger, brushed out brows go hand in hand with this trend. Come see one of our talented estheticians from the Prép Beauty Team to tame your brows, and any other unwanted hair!

Shot by David Dunan for Stylist France

Less Is More: Conturing and highlighting has been a craze in the beauty scene since the popular Kardashian women reintroduced the master techniques into the spotlight a few years back. Many popular makeup gurus on social media rose to fame from simply posting contouring videos, and it has become an everyday makeup essential to lots of people. This season, the focus is less on the contour and more on light, natural looking highlights. The more au natural the better. Lightly flushed cheeks with a swipe of shimmer will soon be the go to look for the duration of spring and early summer. We at Prep love Becca Cosmetics highlighters, which come in a variety of breathtaking shades and blend into the skin effortlessly for a flawless, natural finish.

Kim Kardashian & daughter North West wearing braids

Boxer Braids: These days it seems everyone is chasing the bad girl image, and major style icons such as Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid have reintroduced the laid back “hood” girl style, including the 90’s braid craze. Thick corn rows and double french braids paired with a light sun kissed face and fluttery lashes will be blowing up Instagram feeds well into late summer. Seal the ends of your braids seamlessly with New Invisibobble, now available at Prép, and is a great alternative to unreliable and painful hair elastics.

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]. 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

Feb 09

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Bridal Spotlight: Victoria Koby

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

On Saturday October 24th, Vancouver native Victoria Koby set out into the streets of Yaletown on a mission to wed fiancé Carter Selmes . The day was shaping up to be slightly overcast, with the sun glowing through the clouds. Carter and Victoria met in 2010 through friends at the popular Cactus Club location in Yaletown. Victoria had just moved back from Montreal, and a few months later the pair began dating.
5 years later, the very much in love couple chose one of Vancouvers most vibrant and trendy areas to tie the knot. Yaletowns boho-chic feel is brought together by a breathtaking mix of modern and vintage architecture, unique boutiques, and some of the cities best food! Gorgeous views of False Creek and remnants of the areas railway history created a cozy and romantic atmosphere, the perfect location for these two lovebirds.

The bridal party got ready at the popular Vancouver Opus Hotel, where Prép Beauty Team members Candice and Lisa prépped the ladies for the big day. Lisa kept Victorias makeup simple and stunning. Light pink hues and bronzed cheeks with a sweet but sexy champagne shimmer drew out Victorias eyes and created gorgeous cutting cheek bones in contrast. Her hair was done by Megan Thomas, placed into a simple and fun half up half down do’ that lasted late into the night. The bridesmaids wore simple midnight blue and white gowns. Victorias unique and totally adorable dress is by Truvelle, a wedding gown company based out of Gastown, Vancouver.