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upcoming events

Our education schedule is ever changing, so please check back here regularly for updates.

Colour Immersion

Reveal the 8 Rules of Hair Colour designed to hone any colourist’s skills. This in-depth look at hair colour theory is relevant to all colorists as it focuses on general rules and applies to all forms and brands of them.

September 14 2009, 5-8pm
Nova Nanaimo – 3035B Barons Rd. Cost: $15.00

Two-Day Skeyndor Training Seminar

You won’t want to miss this highly informative, well-rounded seminar featuring in-depth product knowledge, new product introductions within the Skeyndor Line, product and treatment demonstrations, and a fully interactive question and answer period.

Vancouver: Wednesday/Thursday Sept. 23rd – 24th. Cost $150

Victoria: Sunday/Monday Sept.20th – 21st. Cost $150

Vero KPAK Grey Coverage

This Class shows stylists how to get great grey coverage, from formulation to finish, insuring perfect results every time, The special challenges of grey hair will be examined, allowing the stylist to see this lucrative market through creative eyes.

October 5 2009, 10-3pm
Nova Victoria – 3180 Harriet Rd.

October 19 2009, 10-3pm
Nova Nanaimo – 3035B Barons Rd. Cost: $15.00
*Model Required*

Vero KPAK Colour Reds

This class takes the stylist on a creative journey through hair colour and offers solutions for creating and maintaining vibrant, beautiful reds. Stylists are given insight into the challenges that are faced in creating true red tones that reflect the vision of both the artist and the client.

November 9 2009, 10-4pm
Nova Victoria – 3180 Harriet Rd

November 23 2009, 10-4pm,
Nova Nanaimo – 3035B Barons Rd. Cost: $15.00
*Model Required*

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Quality Education is the Key to Great Service

At Nova Beauty, we're dedicated to bringing you the very best, and we believe that this goes beyond just delivering great products. We know that great results develop through amazing education, which is why we're pleased to offer a wide selection of seminars and hands-on workshops ranging in topics from hair styling and coloring to scientific research on the latest skin care, gel nail technology, and so much more.

For more information about upcoming education you can download the following pdfs, or contact us direct.

JUST ANNOUNCED

Skeyndor 2 day special | Vancouver & Victoria September 09 [pdf 55kb]

Joico Classes | Victoria & Nanaimo Fall 2009 [pdf 108kb]

Joico Trends Class | Victoria [pdf 96kb]

LCN Fall Calendar | Victoria [pdf 84kb]

LCN Fall Calendar | Nanaimo [pdf 84kb]

Nova's Education Team

Jane Handforth

Jane Handforth

Jane Handforth has always been true to her artistic roots; she graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and before becoming interested in hair styling. After graduating from Victoria's Academy of Excellence in 1997, Jane quickly took her Provincial Hair Qualifying Exams and began taking as many courses as she could. In 2000, Jane moved to Prince Rupert and opened Cowlicks Studio, which focuses on cut and colour. Jane became part of the Keune Technical Team in 2005 and continues to express her creativity and talent both in her salon and during the classes that she teaches.
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Ranjit Heer

Ranjit Heer

Ranjit Heer has been makeup artist for 3 years, as well as a Lash It instructor for over 2 years. She has worked at international spa shows, doing demos and promoting the Lash It line. She also teaches spa classes, working out of Nova Beauty's Victoria, Burnaby and Nanaimo locations. Ranjit is always professional yet fun; her popular Lash It classes always sell out, usually at double the regular size!
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Francine Lavallee-Murray

Francine Lavallee-Murray

Francine, Key Technical Advisor for Joico on Vancouver Island, has been a licensed hair stylist for 22 years. She has been a member or Joico's education team for 3 years. She owns her own salon in Duncan, where she works behind the chair four days a week. Along with her strong knowledge of Joico product and The Vero Kpak Color Line, she brings practical experience from her work in the salon as well as at hair shows and Joico's advanced training in New York.
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Meriah Sauer

Meriah Sauer

Meriah Sauer has been an established member of Nova Beauty's sales team, and is now a certified Nail Tech and has recently completed her LCN educator training. She is also expanding her knowledge to include manicures, pedicures, and eyelash extensions. As Nova's first in-house educator, Meriah is available not only in LCN classes, but also as a one-on-one instructor and available in the Nova Beauty showrooms for LCN demonstrations.
Contact Meriah

Tina Mark

Debra Tarvin

Tina Mark became our newest in-house LCN Educator in June 2008. She previously enjoyed a successful career in transportation before deciding she wanted to have a more "rewarding job" and became a Certified Esthetician and Nail Technician in January 2006. Tina has been a Nova Beauty sales consultant for over two years, while also offering full esthetic and nail services at her home-based studio in Nanaimo. She is committed to continuing her education within the beauty industry, learning advanced skills and techniques. Contact Tina for LCN classes and one-on-one training or visit Nova Beauty Nanaimo to meet Tina, ask questions and see in-house demonstrations!
Contact Tina