Apr 21
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NEW at Prép Beauty Parlour – Mood Colour Changing Nail Polish

By | Nails, Prép Beauty Parlour

Here at Prép we are constantly brainstorming new ideas to spice things up! Colour changing mood nail polish has become quite a sought after trend in Vancouver, and we are so excited to share it with you!!

We have 3 new fun colours available at Prép! Take a look at these super cute mood changing nails! On top of gel extensions, we used a gorgeous mood polish that goes on baby pink and darkens to deep fuchsia! Love!
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How It Works:
The polish is applied appearing as one colour. The average body temperature of humans is about 97-99 degrees (Farenheit). The nail polish will change colours when heated to about 91 degrees. Changes in elevation of body temperature will change the colour of the polish. Mood polishes are also known as thermochromic polishes, which means they change colour when exposed to heat. Thermochromic polishes are made using pigments called leuco dyes, which consist of tiny little spheres called microcapsules, which are about 1 to 10 microns across. Inside these little spheres are 3 important chemicals; Dye, a coloured chemical which can undergo a reversible reaction, combining with a H+ ion to become colourless, and Weak Acid, a colourless chemical, which can also undergo a reversible reaction, combining with the H+ ion. These 2 chemicals essentially fight for the H+ ion, as there is not enough for both to have their own. When the H+ ion is attached to the weak acid, the dye is coloured, and looks solid. When the H+ ion is attached to the dye, it appears colourless and see through.
The 3rd chemical component, solvent, is what ties it all together and basically dictates where the H+ ion will be attached, in relation to heat. Solvent has a melting point, when it changes from solid to liquid, like ice melting into water, around the temperature at which you want the colour to change. When the solvent is hot, the H+ ion tends to attach to the dye (colourless), whereas when it is cold it will stick to the weak acid.

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Get Your Mood Polish Mani TODAY!! Our Nail Services:
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, 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

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 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!
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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 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!
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Apr 20
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Skincare Favorite: Eminence Stone Crop Gel Wash

By | Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour

Luxury skin care line Eminence Organics is one of our most beloved brands. At Prép, we only carry brands we already know and love, so we can assure you’ll love them too! We are lucky to be one of Vancouvers authorized Eminence retailers!

We know that spring can be a tricky time when it comes to your skin. The transitioning weather and blooming plant life can really take a toll on the skins appearance and leave you wondering why your normal skin regime isn’t doing its job. Its typical to experience a little drynes or over production of oil in the T- Zone. Many people also experience acne breakouts around hairlines due to the warming weather and increased perspiration.

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Available at Prép for $46

One of our must haves to fight off spring skin woes is Eminences Stone Crop Gel Wash! This lightweight gel cleanser is a perfect solution to washing away all impurities without drying out the skin, and can be used by people with even the most sensitive of complexions. The oil free formula works to balance skin tone and minimize blemishes and scarring. We love how cool and refreshing a good lather with this gel leaves the skin!

How To Use:
–  Dispense a small amount (pea sized) into hands and dilute with water
– Apply to skin and massage in using small circular motions, being sure to cover all the face and neck. Massage for 1-3 minutes.
– Remove with a warm damp face cloth and finish with a spritz of Eminences Stone Crop Hydrating Mist.

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!
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