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Katherine started 35 years ago in Medicine Hat at a wig and makeup

studio, she specialized in weddings grads and special occasion makeup.

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She started training with the owner in everything

nails including manicures and artificial nails.

She moved to Lethbridge in 1986 to work and study with an instructor,

 originally from California who was skilled with silk wraps and pedicures. 

 

In 1987, She decided to move to Vancouver and fell in love with the city!

She was employed right away at a beautiful high end and

exclusive boutique spa on South Granville called Blanches.

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She was soon offered a full time position at the downtown

Eaton's department store salon, which she jumped on!

She learned and honed her skills in mani's/pedi's, waxing,

makeup lessons AND special occasion makeup. She stayed with

Eaton's throughout 1996 while keeping busy with other things.

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In 1990 she started casual part time work with Chanel.

She enjoyed visiting the various department stores that

carried the brand typically 2-4 days a month demonstrating

new Chanel products and makeup applications.

She continued this for 2 years.


In 1990 she was employed part-time at Blanche Macdonald

Institute as an instructor for the mani/pedi, artificial nail course.

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This was a British Columbia Licensing Accreditation course

required to practice in the province.

Students would pay to write an exam as well as a

practical exam and and also pay yearly dues.

This was to ensure standards would remain high.

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This class was 2 days a week for a total of 350 hours and her

class size was any where from 12-24 students,

She loved the hands on instruction, theory, and model work. 

In 1996 Katherine moved back to Alberta to start a family in

 and has been calling Lethbridge home ever since.

She rejoined the work force and became self employed

in 2010, then went on to open a private shop in 2015.

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About Us:

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We believe in comfort...

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To us comfort includes being accessible, inclusive, private, and pristine.

We aim to provide peaceful and immaculate services for you.

 

Our sanitation practices have been a priority from the beginning and in light

of the COVID-19 situation we have been taking extra measures to

provide our clients with peace of mind.


We specialize in all artificial nails, manicures pedicures,

senior foot care, facial and body waxing, and brow and lash tinting.

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We also provide makeup lessons, and special occasion makeup - including wedding and graduation.


As skin care as a whole is a top priority we

believe in the importance of educating our clients.

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If you have skin care and makeup questions we offer

consultations/lessons to teach you how to shop for your needs,

use what you have, and get value when you shop.

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  Katherine's  philosophy on skincare products and makeup

has evolved and changed over the years.

She has worked with many lines and continues to educate

herself on new skincare products and makeup lines.

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Though her philosophy on skincare products and makeup has evolved she believes most

people don't have unlimited beauty dollars but do deserve value for their dollar.

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"I can identify clients needs, their price point, identify what they need to buy -

or even shop for them!

 

And if its makeup, I can teach them exactly how to use it to highlight their features!"

 

- Katherine Culley

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