Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Event, Eyelashes, Makeup, Nails, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

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Prép would like to take the time to thank Arezoo A. of Something Borrowed Event Management and Design for inviting Prép along to the beautiful bridal showcase! The expo consisted many beautiful local artists and their arts as well as local business owners whose businesses were wedding-based. Prép would also like to congratulate those who won free tickets through Prép’s Facebook and Instagram page! Remember to follow our social media links for more information on more future contests! Definitely worth it to stay tuned!

We hope you enjoyed your visit and had a pleasant experience! We sure did!

Going to this beautiful Bridal show also inspired us to share some of our FAVOURITE nail looks! Keep scrolling to view our favourite nail pictures and follow us along to the Dare to Dream Bridal Show!

Partners of the Dare to Dream Bridal Show 2017 featured in today’s post

granville island florists

cachè couture atelier

joconde patisserie

pan pacific vancouver hotel

upright decor

something borrowed event management & design

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Dare to Dream Bridal Showcase | Prép Beauty Parlour

Now onto our favourite wedding or event nail looks! Traditionally, brides would often be seen with a French gel manicure. A French manicure, or pink and white (in the acrylic world..!!), is typically when the tip of the nail is white, while the base is sheer pink or clear. No don’t get us wrong. We LOVE and absolutely adore French nails! But sometimes… it’s just not enough!

Gel French Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Gel French Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Gel French Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Gel French Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

French manicures are super classy and neat, essential for the modern business woman. But it doesn’t always suit everybody! For those with a smaller nail bed, getting french nails may shorten the appearance of your nails- leaving them looking stubby. For those who do enjoy wearing gel extensions, but again, have a small nail bed, getting a french extension manicure may mean getting uneven nails! No! Not uneven like bumpy- but uneven in the sense that the white part of the nail may overpower the clear, since all of the white is supposedly the extension.

So now what? No French? What else is the perfect wedding nail manicure? Don’t you worry– Prép has come together and have created a little combo of some of OUR favourite takes on the wedding day perfect nails!

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Pastel Pink Gel Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Classy, simple, and honestly just so PRETTY! Solid nude colours are super popular right now! Why? Because it is clean, neat, and so cute!

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

We have also noticed a quickly emerging trend of clear, translucent-esque nails! And guess what? We’re TOTALLY obsessed! We love how it elongates your nail yet it looks natural, so elegant!

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure W/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure W/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure W/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Sheer Pink Gel Extensions Manicure W/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

What’s even better than having the perfect sheer pink? Having the perfect sheer pink manicure with GEMS!

We have also been loving these twists on the traditional French! Check them out!

Glitter Reverse French Gel Extension Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

Glitter Reverse French Gel Extension Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

French Ombré Gel Extension Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

French Ombré Gel Extension Manicure Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

French Gel Extension Manicure w/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

French Gel Extension Manicure w/ Gems Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

What did you think? We hope we sparked an inspiration for you for nails on your dream wedding nails!

Call us at 604-764-6452 to book for your special dream mani!

Check out our Instagram for more ideas by clicking HERE.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1305 Burrard 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

Host Your Bachelorette Party Downtown Vancouver! | Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Event, Eyelash Extensions, Eyelashes, Makeup, Nails, Prép Beauty Parlour, Technicians, Weddings
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Russian Volume Kei

Ladies!

That special day is coming up! And as we all know, there’s no special day without the special ladies’ bachelorette night! We at Prép understand that planning the exclusive night can be majorly stressful for the maid of honour! WARNING! NOT GOOD! ABORT!

With that said, have you wanted to host an exclusive get away with the girls without having to leave the city? Or maybe you’re tired of all those ‘special’ nights out with the girls? And maybe all you and the girls want is a relaxing, exclusive spa day followed by activities brought in by the night? Then Prép Beauty Parlour in Downtown Vancouver has the PERFECT solution for you!

Prép Beauty Parlour is now happy to offer a relaxing space for all of you and your girlfriends! With our salon located in the middle of Downtown, Vancouver, there’s no hassle to book for spa days outside the city! Making sure you have extra time to plan for that special day, and one less thing to worry about! You and your girlfriends can come in and enjoy many of our salon services including gel manicures (read about EXTENSIONS here!!) , pedicures, eyelash extensions (Curious to know what these are? Click here and here to find out!)), and even make- up to PREP you lovely ladies for an incredible night out!

Lashes by Alisha

Lashes by Alisha

Nails- ON FLEEK! Lashes- ON FLEEK! What else are we missing? Hair and make-up! With the help of our beloved friends from Mac, Tom Ford, YSL, you know it!-  We can finish off this perfect Bachelorette’s package!

With our many talented artists at Prép, we offer hair and make-up service! Helping you and your besties a night to remember! Not sure on make-up ideas or looks? Don’t worry, we got you covered, so the only life-changing decisions you have to make, are what to wear! Stay tuned…

♥GLAMOROUS EYES♥

The perfect glitter dabbed right on the centre is all the rave on social media and Instagram! A touch of dazzle here, a touch of sparkle there, it’s all eyes on you! This shimmery look is destined to stun everybody! Pair it with the perfect nude and your killer dress and rock the night away!

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♥SEXY POUT♥

Red typically wouldn’t be an everyday colour to wear, but with this event coming up, Prép recommends several bright lip looks! (Especially lovin’ Dior Dolce Vita!) Red lips add a touch of class and glamour that no one can shy away from! Pair it with a smokey eye or a neutral eye, this look is sure to bring out the best in them! Here’s a handy chart of reds for you and your Prép make- up artist to choose from!

Red Lip Look

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♥DRAMATIC LASHES♥

Favouring a more muted nude lip, but still wanting to leave an impression? Don’t worry, with the help of our Russian Volume lash extensions, and our mixed sets, you can achieve that astonishing eye look without being overboard! Lashes are essential to opening up your eyes and ensuring you look glamorous the entire night! Prefer a more natural lash look? All make-up services offered by Prép Beauty Parlour includes a free set of remy strip lash for you and your Prép artist to choose from! We are in love with style ‘Lashlorette’ — now carried exclusively at Prép!

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♥ETHEREAL NEUTRAL♥

Brought into attention by the Kardashians, neutral and glowy make-up is becoming increasingly popular! With the killer eyeliner and more than enough dustings of highlight (You know we can’t help ourselves..! At Prép we are loving Becca’s Opal Highlighter and Mac’s Soft and Gentle!) Together with a gentle smoked crease and yet another rose nude (Charlotte Tilbury Nude Kate and MAC’s Velvet Teddy are some of our favourites! , your natural look is well on it’s way to dazzling even the toughest of crowds!

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YOUNGBLOOD Mineral Cosmetics now at 50% off!

YOUNGBLOOD Mineral Cosmetics now at 50% off!

As our 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 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

Bridal Lash Extensions Vancouver | Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Lash Care, On Location, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

Lash extensions make wedding prép easy and looks effortless during your honeymoon! Haven’t had lashes before but are curious about how it works?

If you have not had lash extensions before we do recommend coming in 1 month prior and receiving a new set of lashes, then booking a lash fill approximately 3-4 days prior to wedding (or a week max if leaving before hand for destination wedding) incase you would like to make your set more dramatic or less!

We offer 3 different Full lash set’s including classic, mixed and 3D/ russian volume… Confused on which is best? Well there is no right or wrong answer, begin with picking a full-ness (classic is 1 lash per natural lash, 3D/ russian volume is 3 lashes per natural lash and a mixed set is a mix of classic & 3d/russian volume). Once you have picked how full you would like the lashes to be book in for that set, when you come in for your appointment you will customize the length, shape and thickness of the lashes with your master lash tech from Prép Beauty Parlour!

We suggest taking a few screen shots of lashes you like from our Instagram photos and bringing those in with you for your consultation. Do you have sensitive skin or are prone to allergic reactions? Don’t worry.. We offer FREE ALLERGY TESTING! An allergy test takes roughly 5-10 minutes, a master lash tech will apply some adhesive to your skin or a gel pad if needed. Wait 24 hours then call us to either make an appointment or if any type of reaction occurs to come in and have it checked.


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

Bridal Spotlight: Flore-Anne

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

Our beautiful bride Flore-Anne married the love of her life Maurits on Saturday, April 9th 2016 at the Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village, Vancouver. Our wedding Prép team started very in the morning and consisted of Mika, Faye, Lisa, Crystal and Candice.

First-Look before the wedding

First look before the wedding @danaealiphotography

Can you believe these two love birds met online? Meeting online has become a very common and popular way to meet your soulmate now-a-day’s, wouldn’t you like to meet your soulmate today if you haven’t already?

Love at first sight

Love at first sight @danaealiphotography

Flore-Anne wore a unconventional and stunning pink wedding dress with gorgeous bow detailing. Her flower crown was something out of a fairy tale! Hair piece and flower crowns were carefully placed by us before Mika started on her timeless bridal makeup application. Her new husband was sporting a stylish grey and white pin-stripe Tux with white accent pocket square, all in all, it’s a match made in heaven!

We can’t forget about her guardian angels (Bridesmaids)! All 8 bridesmaids wore different floral dresses that complimented the brides wedding dress, the wedding arch was decorated in fun white, pink, yellow and orange flowers and even the officiant was in on the theme!

Here are some highlights from their floral fairytale…

     Congratulations Flore-Anne & Maurits! We wish you all the best!


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

Top 5 Ways To Prép For your Dream Wedding With Prép Beauty Parlour

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

Here are the Top 5 ways to prép for your dream wedding with Prép Beauty Parlour!

1.Facials As Early As Possible
A smooth and clear complexion is a must have on your wedding day! This look is completely achievable with a custom Eminence facial treatment; we recommend changing your skin routine at least 1 month prior to the wedding date. It is very important to keep your skin hydrated and protected from the sun with a minimum SPF of 15-30.

choco-facial2. Picture Ready Lash Extensions
Go for a natural or dramatic look with lash extensions by one of our master lash techs at Prép! Classic lashes (1 lash per natural lash except baby hair) are perfect to start. If you prefer more volume or a more dramatic look you have the option to fill them in with Russian volume before the big day.

3. Custom Sculptured gel nails
Every bride needs the perfect set of nails for those wedding ring close ups! If you have soft nails gel overlay (sculptured gel extensions) are highly recommended otherwise if your nails are strong, healthy and are you’re preferred length already then going with a gel polish manicure may be the way to go. You can customize your manicure with art, Swarovski crystals, chrome or a classic french to match your wedding theme.

4. Wax Everything
Never waxed before but want to give it a try? Start out with a french bikini leaving you shaped and clean without all the extra hassle or go full out with a brazilian. Eyebrow shaping will make or break your wedding day makeup, we suggest booking a few days before the wedding to make sure any redness has subsided. Don’t forget to take advantage of our upper lip & eyebrow shaping special ONLY $28! PS: Add a brow/lash tint for easy honey moon brow care.

download5. Bridal Packages For The Big Day
Book hair & makeup in advance as all of our professional hair/makeup artists are high in demand! Our most requested package is “The Complete Bride Package” which includes trials, strip/cluster lashes and of course hair and makeup on the big day. In case you didn’t know; you can add lash extensions into your package instead of strip/cluster lashes, our Prép team can travel to you as well if your wedding is not in downtown!


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