Meet Kat! She’s one of the hairstylists that works at Frida Beauty Bar! Kat discovered her love for hair during cosmetology class in high school and then attended Delmar College here in Calgary. She has been working in the industry since 2016 and working behind the chair since 2018.

In the realm of skincare treatments, two popular contenders have emerged as frontrunners in the battle for the ultimate skin rejuvenation experience: Dermal Infusion and HydraFacial. Both promise to deliver radiant and youthful skin, but is one truly superior to the other? In this blog, we'll explore why Dermal Infusion might have an edge over the HydraFacial, helping you make an informed decision for your skincare needs.

We know you cherish your youthful glow, and microneedling is your go-to secret for maintaining it. But to keep those fantastic results alive and kicking, you'll need an at-home skincare routine that's as fabulous as you are. Let's explore the wonders of microneedling and how to sustain that radiant skin with products from ZO Skin Health, Vivier, and SkinCeuticals.

Are you ready to take your skincare game to the next level? If you're in your mid-20s to mid-30s, you're in that sweet spot where investing in your skin now can yield incredible long-term results. Meet micro-needling – the not-so-secret weapon that's got the young and trendy crowd buzzing. But don't worry, it's not as out there as it sounds.

Following her graduation from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2015, Jordan embarked on her professional journey in Mental Health, laying the groundwork for her expertise in therapeutic care and fostering meaningful connections with her patients.

Alyssa’s love for hair goes beyond the ten years behind the chair, and it all started back in her hometown of Toronto, where her inspiration for multicultural arts and hair began. She's had the pleasure of getting to work with A-list celebrities, assist on sets and work runway shows, only motivating her more to expand and share her talent with others, leading her to help with education for fellow stylists and each individual sitting in her chair.

Chris is our salon manager and master stylist. She grew up surrounded by the industry with a mother who was a hairstylist and now has 17 years of personal experience in the business. From working with the Calgary Board of Education as a cosmetology instructor to continuing education, fashion shows, haircuts at the mustard seed, celebrity clients, and much more, Chris has done it all!

Crystal is a warm soul originally from a small town in Newfoundland. Crystal moved to Alberta in 2014 to complete her nursing degree and to be close to her sister and nephews.

Since graduating from the University of Alberta in 2020, Crystal has worked in a rural acute setting, the Alberta oil sands and an acute neurology/ internal medicine unit where she still works today.

So you’re new to this whole Botox and filler thing… Maybe you’ve been curious about it for a while, but you just have so many questions and don’t really know where to start… Well, you’re in the right place!

Niki is originally from Langley, BC and moved to Calgary to complete her nursing degree. She graduated with her bachelor's in nursing from Mount Royal University in 2018. She started her career working in High River in a medical unit.

sculptra is a collagen-stimulating filler that is an excellent option for those who want to volumize and correct facial fat loss naturally occurring when we age, resulting in a smooth, more youthful appearance.

expect a gradual plumping over several months as your body naturally absorbs the product and produces new collagen.

Meg received her Advanced Medical Aesthetics Diploma from the Esthetics institute with honours and excelled in her program while learning from some of the best medical and laser educators in Canada.

Botox, Dysport, Nuceiva, and Xeomin are brands of neuromodulators. Neuromodulators are used to smooth wrinkles by reducing muscle movement. This is accomplished by damaging/blocking the nerves communicating with your brain to contract your facial muscles. All brands of neuromodulators work towards the same goal, but differ slightly in how they are manufactured. 

a gummy smile can easily be treated with neuromodulators to lessen the amount of gum shown when smiling and expressing.

Botox/dysport is injected into an area called the Yonsei Point, where the levator labii superioris, levator labii superioris alaeque nasi and zygomaticus minor muscles intersect.

Upon graduating with her bachelor's of nursing, Kimber went straight to the emergency department in a trauma 1 center to practice. Although she loved her time there, she knew she wouldn't be there for long. Since she was a little girl, she always understood that she was inherently creative.

Our gal Kat has the shiniest and silkiest hair you’ll ever come by. Check out exactly what she uses in her at home haircare routine.

One of the most sought-after celebrity hairstylists in the world, Oribe Canales was famous for creating the sexy, big, beautiful hair that became synonymous with the rise of the‘90s supermodel. Oribe’s work graced the runways of nearly every well-known designer and the covers of major fashion magazines worldwide, as well as countless international ad campaigns and commercials.

“The idea that I get to use my nursing in such a creative way, to help people feel uplifted and confident in their own skin is a dream come true!”

Alexa began her aesthetics journey ten years ago, in 2012, graduating from Eveline Charles Academy in the Aesthetics program. After earning her Advanced Aesthetics Diploma, she ventured to Scottsdale, AZ, where she graduated from the National Laser Institute as a Medical Laser Technician, expanding her skin anatomy and procedures knowledge.

Ally is your AMIKA gal! She know exactly why you need when it come to haircare and here are her top 5 faves from AMIKA haircare!