Did You Know Baby Shampoo Damages Your Lash Extensions?

By | Eyelash Extensions, Lash Care, Prép Beauty Parlour

Why shouldn’t i use baby shampoo to clean my lashes if I can clean my brushes with it?

Baby Shampoo

Baby Shampoo

Baby shampoo is inexpensive and you can purchase it at any local grocery store however it is not a professional product and its not recommended for use on lash extensions. It will clean the lashes however the sulphates will breakdown the glue faster, which means lash fills may become a weekly trip.

Classic Lashes by Kei @PrépBeautyParlour

Classic Lashes by Kei @PrépBeautyParlour

Did you know baby shampoo contains fragrance, artificial colours and mineral oils? Oil is a big “NO NO” for lashes and can even cause all the extensions to come off of your natural lashes, Oil free baby shampoo also has a added numbing agent “no more tears formula” which will also cause pre mature shedding. Using professional lash extension cleansers such as FacEnvy will prolong and strengthen your lash extensions and natural lashes!

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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

Meet Master Lash Tech Kei | Prep Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Prép Beauty Parlour, Technicians

Kei is not only a master lash technician at Prép Beauty Parlour she is also our professional head-lash trainer! She was born in Japan and went to Grease International Beauty Academy, since then has since taken lash courses in russian volume/3D and mixed lash extension sets. Kei moved to Vancouver just under a decade ago!Why did Kei move to Vancouver? She loves the rain, nature hikes and is a total foodie… so naturally Vancouver was perfect!

Did you know Kei’s favourite set of lashes is the classic lash set? It was the first set that made her fall in love with lashes, she also loves giving clients a natural look that will still make their eyes pop!

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Natural Classic Lashes By Kei @PrepBeautyParlour

Kei says “being asian I have almost no lashes and have to put a lot of effort and time into my makeup but with lash extensions I just wake up ready to go”.

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Call/ Email to book with Kei 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 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

Preparing your lashes for the changing seasons

By | Eyelash Extensions, Lash Care, Prép Beauty Parlour

Fall has officially arrived!! humid weather and not enough sun can definitely effect lash extension retention, this can be worrisome for clients! Keep reading to find out why the lashes shed when the seasons change.

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Protection:
The biological purpose of hair is to protect us from the sun but we sometimes forget we need to keep our hair protected as well, during the fall months hair sheds much faster than normal and in bigger groups. Sun provides vitamin D and vitamin D is essential to hair growth but during the winter moths vitamin D is not always easily found, meaning our bodies are not absorbing as much as usual and hair loss during this time is imminent.

Vitamin D:
Lack of vitamin D will cause slower lash growth as our bodies are working extra hard to grow hair because the vitamin D is being shared in the body to fight off colds and other common illnesses during this time. Don’t forget to consult a doctor before adding any extra supplements into your diet routine.

Prevention:
Lash shedding season only lasts about 3 weeks! Try taking vitamin D vitamins from your local pharmacy and don’t book longer than 2-3 weeks for your lash fills during the season. You can also use Intelliseal to help protect the bonds and strengthen your natural lashes, or if you would like to take a “lash break” during this time try out Eyenvy to help your lashes grow longer than ever!

 


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

Meet Master Lash Tech Shannon | Prep Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Prép Beauty Parlour, Technicians

Please help us in welcoming new master lash tech Shannon to our family! Shannon is from North Delta and graduated from Douglas College of Makeup Artistry but continues to focus on her master craft, Lash Extensions! Shannon’s favourite part of being a lash master is improving client’s self esteem whilst enhancing their natural beauty, she is definitely a people person and loves getting to know all of her clients.

Fun fact about Shannon, her favourite colour is purple and she is the queen of karaoke! She also loves to be creative in her spare time and make custom greeting cards to give to friends and family.

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Please help us in welcoming Shannon to our family!


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

What Happens When You Don’t Clean your Lash Extensions?

By | Eyelash Extensions, Lash Care, Prép Beauty Parlour


Have you ever developed what looks like an allergic reaction to your lashes but you’ve been getting them for years? Well… You may have developed Blepharitis!

Blepharitis commonly occurs when the tiny oil glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed, Symptoms include red, itchy eyelids that may look greasy and crusted. If you do end up seeing a doctor he/she will probably tell you that you have an infection.. Well he wouldn’t be wrong, improper cleaning of your lash extensions can have very negative side effects which may include not being able to have lash extensions for quite some time.

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Unfortunately, there are some negative connotations surrounding eyelash extensions. Some people believe that getting eyelash extensions can damage natural eyelashes and the actual eye. It is critical to only visit a professional eyelash extension master who is educated and trained in correct application.

How do I avoid this happening? Build up of makeup, dry skin and sweat can cause blepharitis. We suggest you clean and cleanse your lashes with Facenvy to prevent blepharitis, you can purchase this item at Prép Beauty Parlour at anytime during business hours. You can also call to book an appointment to have it checked out with one of our master lash technicians!


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