Mar 31
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Spring Cleaning: Make Space For More!

By | Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour

The cherry blossoms have started blossoming in Vancouver again- its time for some Spring Cleaning!! This is the perfect opportunity for you to take a look inside your handy dandy makeup kit and get rid of the junk!

Processed with VSCOcam with g3 presetNot only is it unhygienic to keep makeup and beauty tools for long time, it also takes up a lot of space that could be used for new products! Did you know that the majority of your makeup has an expiry date? Yes its true! Just as products have a “Shelf Life” in store, they also go bad after a certain amount of time after first use, depending on the product. Although it may be hard to part ways with some of your products, just think about all the fun new ones waiting to be purchased on our pristine white shelves!

Generally, you can usually tell a product should be thrown out when it d3starts to lose it consistency, doesn’t do its job anymore, or just plain smells (sorrynotsorry). Wet products such as liquid/gel liners, mascara, lipgloss, etc. will start to dry out and flake or become too thick to use. The waxes and oils found in the products will naturally start to dry up and separate after some time, and everyday use speeds up this process.
Powder products usually last much longer if stored and handled correctly (we recommend storing powders in a cool, dry environment, as well as sanitizing them with alcohol every couple uses). Some powders can be kept up to 3 years! Liquids such as foundations and primers can be good for up to 18 months, although some products may not last that long. The moisture in liquid products is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria once the preservatives in the formula have expired, so be sure to keep an eye on product expiry dates! ((See our recommended product life list below))

Where Do I Find The Product Expiry Date?
Most cosmetic companies are required to state the expiry date directly on the product, although sometimes it can only be found on the outer packaging or not at all. It can usually be found near the ingredients and supplier name, in this format: xM, with x being the number of months you are advised to use the product (ex. 12M, 6M).

Recommended Cosmetic “Life Span”

  • Mascara – 4 Months
  • Powder Foundation – 18 Months
  • Liquid or Cream Foundation/Concealer/Primer – 12 Months
  • Blush and Eyeshadow – 24 Months
  • Lipstick and Lip gloss – 18 Months
  • Eyeliner or Eyebrow Makeup – Pencil, 18 Months / Gel, 12 Months / Liquid, 6 Months

makeup_main*Organic products will expire much faster, as they are free of any preservatives or chemicals. Be sure to keep an eye on what ingredients are in your organic products, and use that as a rough guideline.

Now that you’ve cleared some room, why not take a look at whats new at Prép!

Over the winter holidays, we introduced a new 13 piece makeup brush set by Royal & Langnickel. Those amazingly durable and oh so soft brushes FLEW off our shelves and we just couldn’t resist ordering some more. In addition to the 13 piece kit, we also brought in 3 more different and gorgeous brush sets for purchasing! All brushes are from professional brush company Royal & Langnickel, are synthetic, and 100% vegan! Love!!
Part of the “Love is…” collection, this versatile and essential kit r3includes 13 professional quality full size brushes as well as a white pleather travel case that folds up nicely to safely transport brushes to wherever you need them. These brushes come in a gorgeous light pink hue sure to delight even the toughest beauty queen. $79.99.
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Another branch of the “Love is…” collection, this kit is features 12 medium sized synthetic brushes in a beautiful light turquoise with metallic purple hardware, complete with a handy hard pleather travel case. The case can also double as a great brush holder to dry your brushes upright after cleaning! Retailing at Prép for $60.00, be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

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If you’re wanting a couple good brushes but don’t want the bulk of an entire kit, why not give the Moda Perfect Mineral Brush kit a shot? Available at Prép in Hot Pink, these medium sized brushes come in a white soft shell case and are perfect for the minimalist. Featuring 6 essential brushes for day to day makeup, retailing at $45.00.

 

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Travelling somewhere? Don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too! Wrapped in a hot pink soft travel case, these mini brushes are the perfect companion for your trips around the globe. Consiting of 5 mini brushes, 3 of which are dual ended, this kit is sure to make it through customs without issue. Available at Prép for $27.00.

 

 

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

 

Mar 30
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Vancouvers Best Eyelash Extensions- Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Eyelash Extensions, Makeup, Prép Beauty Parlour, Weddings

We all know that one girl who has it all: the silky hair, white teeth, clear skin, bright eyes framed by long, luscious lashes. You dream of one day achieving the same level of perfection she’s always seemed to be on. Well, guess what? Throw that $100 junk mascara out the window because girl, Prép Beauty Parlour has the perfect solution for you!!

Our professionally trained lash technicians are here to give you a image1 (5)gorgeous set of lashes, customized to YOU and guaranteed to leave you feeling beautiful; inside and out.

Looking for something to amp up your everyday look, without the hassle of mascara? Try a Classic Set– priced at $85, this set gives you one faux mink lash per natural lash. Your awesome lash tech will start each appointment with a personal consultation where you get to decide the look and feel of your new lashes.

Tried the Classic and it just wasn’t enough? Go BIG with a 3D Russian Volume Set; $195 gets you not one but 3! faux mink lashes per natural lash, giving you a full, dramatic, and oh-so fun look that you can play up or down, depending on your mood.

image2 (4)Not quite right? NEW to our service menu Mixed Russian Volume & Classic Sets! These sets are great for the girl who is always on the go and needs to switch between glam and everyday looks easily. The fullness and volume is totally customizable, so you can choose what suits you and your needs best. Pricing for a Full Mixed Set starts at $150 with fills starting at $80. If you currently have a Classic or Russian Volume set on and would like to try a Mixed set, let Prép know when booking and we can ensure you get a great spot.

If you’re just looking to add a little volume to the ends, try a Winged Out Set, $35, where we extend just the outer corners for a cute & flirty feel without the drama of a Classic/Russian set.

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We recommend coming back and getting a fill (adding lashes to where they have naturally fallen out) every 2-6 weeks, or when you have a little more than 50% of your lashes left. Fills are priced according to your previous set: Classic Fill $60+, Russian Volume Fill $90+, Mixed Russian & Classic Fill $80+.

Prép Beauty Parlour was nominated and voted Best Lash Bar in the City of Vancouver by the amazing readers of the Westender Magazine in 2016! There is a reason PrepBeautyParlour-6Awhy our lashes are loved around the lower mainland, and it is because we strive to be the best 200% of the time and to keep you feeling classy and beautiful! We guarantee you will love what our fabulous lash technicians have to offer!

Not sold yet? Have you heard about our super great Loyalty program? Prép offers Loyalty Punch Cards to all of our clients! For every service over $20 in value, your card gets a punch. After ten punches, you receive a FREE service, and a new punch card. Extra punches are also given when you refer a friend!
See our Prép Beauty Team and some more of their work here.

Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby Street in beautiful image1 (4)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

FEATURED: See us in on page 7 of March’s issue of HITCHED Wedding Magazine!!
Mar 17
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Hiring A Makeup Artist In Vancouver: Tips & Tricks from Prép Beauty Parlour

By | Makeup, Photography, Prép Beauty Parlour
These days, hiring a makeup artist for your business can be quite an ordeal. With the growing popularity of DIY and online tutorials, “Makeup Artists” have been popping up everywhere; either self-taught by tutorials and books, freelance, or professionally trained. Resources and tips are everywhere and easily accessible. It can sometimes be tricky to determine whether or not a possible candidate will be able to be consistent with their work and have the proper knowledge and etiquette that is currently in demand for makeup artists. Luckily for you, we’ve come up with a list of key things to look for during an interview.
  •  Start the assessment right away. Yes, the focus is primarily makeup, but also interaction. How does she/he interact with you and the model; is there direct eye contact, confidence, is she friendly and personable? Make sure she takes time to understand exactly what the client wants and follows through. They should be asking basic questions, such as “Do you have any allergies, what type of makeup do you wear on a day to day basis, what styles and trends are you more drawn to, etc”.  A good makeup artist makes their clients look great, a GREAT makeup artist makes their clients look and feel amazing, and establishes a connection and trust with them that leaves a positive impact on them from the time the appointment starts to finish.
  • Kit! What is a makeup artist without one? Sometimes artists that are just starting out may not have a wide variety of products, but it is important to invest in respectable brands such as MAC, Makeup Forever, NARS, and Stila, as well as having more natural/mineral lines like Vancouver based Youngblood, and bareMinerals. They should have enough of a selection to accommodate light to dark skin tones, and know how to mix and add to adjust to different skin shades. Sensitive skin is also a common issue that can be avoided if the artist is knowledgeable and has the appropriate products. Makeup brushes are another obvious staple for artists, and they should have a variety of durable but affordable brushes for all techniques (brands such as Sigma, Royal & Langnickel, MAC) as well as some higher end lines that are super high quality and work amazingly (we love Japanese brushes by Hakuhodu!). Pay attention to how they use the brushes! Too light or too firm of application could indicate that they lack confidence or technique.
  • Take careful note of their hygiene and their overall cleanliness. Does the artist present themselves as clean, put together, and professional with no strange or unpleasant odours/sights? Do they seem sickly or unclean? When setting up their work station, they should always sanitize or wash their hands before they start, set up products and tools in an organized manner, and clean their hands again immediately before touching their model. If they cough, sneeze, touch their hair or nose at any point, they should touch up with hand sanitizer or wash their hands again. Their brushes should absolutely be in good condition, cleaned after EVERY use, or sanitized in 99% alcohol. Not only should they be visibly clean, they should smell clean. There is nothing more unpleasant than having a brush swept across your face and getting a hearty whiff of old, musty brush. Not cool.
  • If they use specialty products such as the popular Beauty Blenders (available at Prép– Get yours now!), they should be cleaned thoroughly. We recommend using the Beauty Blender soap for cleaning them. All brushes and tools used should be deep cleaned at the end of the day and dried upside down. Maintaining proper cleansing and sanitation of supplies is extremely important and will aide in the prevention of spreading bacteria from client to client.Prep_Beauty_Parlour
  • The finished look will give you the best indication of whether you should hire the artist or not. The model should be 100% happy and in love with her new look, and if she isn’t, the job isn’t done. Notice her body language and her reactions. Final touchups and fixes should be made without seeming like they are rushed and makeup should be finished and sealed with a good setting spray. Artists should also have on hand a variety of primers for the face, eyes, and lips to keep the makeup in place and continue looking fresh. Its an added bonus to find an artist who is also skilled in hairstyling as well. At Prép Beauty Parlour, we like to send out our most versatile artists to jobs first.
  • The final decision of whether you hire or not should not be a difficult one. If the artist clicks well with you and the model, can demonstrate a variety of techniques, is clean, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, and leaves you will a good feeling, then give it a shot. Not everyone is a hit, but not everyone is a miss either. You should feel comfortable and at peace with your decision, and confident in your new team members abilities. Most of all, beauty should be FUN and EXCITING!!

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

Mar 16
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The Selfie- Revolutionized at Prép Beauty Parlour with NEW Glamcor Pro Makeup Lights

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

We’ve all witnessed someone walk around with the dreaded line of poorly blended foundation caked onto their face. Or seen a contour so obvious and sad our soul cries a little. Luckily, those days are numbered (or at least we hope), as innovative lighting company Glamcor has the perfect solution!!

An example of varying Kelvins in a Glamcor light

An example of varying Kelvins in a Glamcor light

The key to flawless makeup application is colour temperature! Many people live their normal lives, applying makeup on a day to day basis, and are not aware of this essential rule. Colour temperature is a characteristic of visible light that is extremely important for lighting, photography, videography, and makeup application. It is measured in units called Kelvins (K).
Colour temperature that is measured over 5,000K are “cool”, and tends to have a blueish white hue.
Colour temperature that measures between 2,700K – 3,000K is warm.

Glamcor has taken the understanding of colour temperature and created a line of professional grade lighting equipment designed to aid in the colour matching and fine detail work that goes along with the makeup industry. The line includes various lights that are easy to transport, compact, durable, and easy to use. Prép couldn’t resist all the hype and had to try one out ourselves!

The Glamcor line has many different styles of lights to choose from, we went with one that would fit in Préps makeup station and lash area. Versatility is essential at our busy spa! We chose the newly released Multimedia Extreme with Selfie function. The kit itself includes 2 large lighting panels connected to the freestanding telescopic base with flexible arms (an added bonus for lighting from different angles), remote control with Bluetooth function, and a travel case. Depending on what you use it for, there are also many different add on accessories to build up your Glamcor kit. Some accessories include a clip on mirror, bases for your tablet, phone, or camera, and even clamps for hard to reach surfaces!

Our light has awesome adjustable light settings, with a standard setting on 5,600K. Users are able to use the extensive list of options to find the perfect light balance to suit any situation. The lighting panels are made up of mini ultra HD LED bulbs that are flicker free and don’t heat up, making set up and take down simple with no wait time! The lightweight aluminum tripod stand slides smoothly and can expand to over 6ft.

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

Jan 08
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AVAILABLE NOW- Royal & Langnickel Pro Brush Set

By | Prép Beauty Parlour

No makeup kit is complete without brushes! Here at Prép Beauty Parlour, we aim to keep you looking classy and happy! A perfectly polished face is hard to achieve without the proper tools, and we have the perfect set for you!

Check out this awesome brush set by sought after brand Royal & Langnickel, retailing at Prép for only $69.99! Part of the “Love is…” collection, this versatile and essential kit includes 13 professional quality brushes as well as a white pleather travel case that folds up nicely to safely transport brushes to wherever you need them. As Valentines day is right around the corner, these brushes come in a gorgeous light pink hue sure to delight even the toughest beauty queen. The 100% vegan bristles are the perfect balance of softness and density, making blending and contouring a breeze.

 

Quantities are limited, so come on in and grab yours today!! For all inquiries, call/text us at 604-764-6452, or email us at info@prepbeautyparlour.com. Prép Beauty Parlour is located at 1054 Hornby St in beautiful downtown Vancouver, BC.