Melanie Tremblay
Principal Makeup and Hair Artist

As a bride herself five years ago, Melanie Tremblay appreciated the amazing service she received f
rom her hair and makeup artist. She wishes to provide other brides with the same kind of warm, friendly, professional service she knows makes a difference.
Having studied at the prestigious Makeup Designory in New York, and having worked for a wide range of commercial, fashion and bridal clients, Melanie has the education and experience that equips her to produce modern, beautiful looks for her brides. Melanie's passion for and experience with beauty of all skin-tones, cultures and ethnic backgrounds enables her to produce amazing makeup and hair looks for any bride.

Melanie's former career as a program coordinator in the non-profit sector has given her the professional demeanor and integrity to provide her bride
s with the best and most reliable service.  
 

Melanie Tremblay on her wedding day

Melanie's Commercial Clients Have Included:


Tegan & Sara

Vancouver First Lady, Amy Robertson

Hugo Boss
Procter & Gamble
Best Buy
Urban Wedding Magazine
Rachael Flatt, US Figure Skating Champion
Today's Vancouver Woman Magazine
Vancouver Fashion Ezine
Momentum Magazine

Price Waterhouse Coopers
City Councilor Andrea Reimer
Nixxi
HT Naturals

Sephora



Mink's Team of Stylists

 
Kate Martin
Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist

Kate is originally from and trained in Sydney Australia, where she completed a 4 year apprenticeship and achieved a trade license in hair dressing and one full year's training as a make-up artist. Now, residing in Vancouver she has over 12 years experience in hair and make-up.

Kate believes that there is always more to learn and she will never stop training. These are just some of the people, companies and places she's had the good fortune to train in and with...

  • Vidal Sassoon – London, England
  • David Glover and Kevin Murphy
  • Aveda – Sydney, Vancouver and Whistler
  • Sharon Blain – The Art of Hair
  • Goldwell
  • Schwarzkopft
  • Bumble and Bumble

 
Ghassan Shanti 
Makeup Artist


Ghassan Shanti is a makeup artist, born in Jordan and raised in California, who adores working with models, brides, photographers, and other talent. He is obsessed with eyebrows and good lighting.

With 10 years' experience and involvement in innumerable fashion, beauty and headshot photographs - as well as TV and fasion shows, film, weddings and other special events - his passion for beauty and makeup is boundless.



Cynthia Prost
Hair Stylist


Cynthia studied Hair Design at the Blanche MacDonald Centre in order to blend her techinical abilities and creative sense of aesthetics from her 10 years as an interior designer with the fluidity and flexibility of hair. She enjoys the diverse work environments of salons, fashion shows and photo shoots and enjoys the fulfillment of working for bridal parties.



Jennifer Ruth
Makeup Artist


Jennifer Ruth was born in Dawson Creek, B.C. but grew up in Surrey B.C. where she dreamed of being a part of  the beauty industry with her love of makeup. From being a makeup model for her older cousin at the age of 5, to graduating at the top of her class at John Casablanca's Institute, she truly is living out her dream. Jennifer loves color and glam and believes every woman can look flawless!



 








"You did such a marvelous job...I am sure you will be insanely busy with your skills and great personality! I would recommend you to anyone! You definitely helped make me feel beautiful and confident. Thanks again."

- Jasmine, bride, May 2009          


"You did such a wonderful job on our makeup!  Thank you, thank you!" 
- Elaine, bride, July 2009



"Good luck with everything! I will definitely recommend you to any of my friends who get married!"
- Kristen, bride, August 2009