STUDIO 26 - By Racquel Lacson

Our Creative Team - short introduction

Racquel Lacson
Creative Artistic Director
Master Artist - Makeup, Hair, and Photography

Racquel Lacson is an entrepreneur with a passion in makeup, hair, and glamour photography. As founder of Studio 26, Racquel focuses her energy on a commitment to client services by setting a high standard that keeps us a leader in the industry.

Her educational background consists of the following:

Makeup Artistry Diploma -Blanche MacDonald Institute (1997)

Hair Styling Certificate -Ray's Beauty School (2004)

Hair Up-Do's Certificate -NCA of Oregon (2005)

Eyelash Extension Certificate -Tony Galvez School of Cosmetology (2007)

Eyelash Perming Certificate -Tony Galvez School of Cosmetology (2007)

Hair Care Diploma -Tony Galvez School of Cosmetology (2007)

Ionic Hair Straightening Program -Giesel Marine Collagen For Hair (2008)

Basic Photography -British Columbia Institute of Technology (2004)

Studio Portrait Photography -Philippine Centre for Creative Imaging (2007)

RTW and Haute Couture for
Fashion Photography -Philippine Centre for Creative Imaging (2007)

Thuy Dinh
Senior Team Artist - Makeup and Hair

Thuy obtained her professional training and designation at the Blanche MacDonald Institute. She successfully completed her Diploma in 2001. Working with fashion photographers in Vancouver and New York has allowed Thuy to expand her creative base and explore her artistic talent. Her retail background makes Thuy very skilled in dealing with different ethnicities and working with clients to create distinct looks and styles.

Puneet Grewal
Team Artist - Makeup and Hair

Puneet is a talented makeup artist that acquired an Associate Diploma in Freelance Makeup and graduated with honours at Blanche MacDonald. With a communication degree from Simon Fraser University, and her occupational background, Puneet has developed a strong foundation in excellent customer service. Combining her creativity and attention to detail, she comes on board with a unique perspective in the art of makeup artistry.

Navi Sandhu
Team Artist - Makeup and Hair

Matthew Cronkhite
Website Content Support

Reviews and edits postings, automated messaging and imaging. Periodically checks for flow of content and user accessability and advises Studio26 on site marketing and layout.

Cyber Diva
Online Service Coordinator

Cyber Diva is our online service coordination expert responsible for greeting new clients and managing appointments with Studio 26 through the courtesy reminder feature. She works hard behind the scene policing the database 24/7 to ensure the quality of service our clients deserve.

Jessica Smith
Team Artist - Skin Care Specialist

Jessica has been in the beauty business since 1991, starting off as model for International Top Models in Ottawa. Having worked on as model inspired her to become a makeup artist. Working on brides, Jessica understood that it’s not just about makeup but also proper skin care. Over the last eight years, Jessica has pursued ongoing and on-hand practice, helping women understand and properly care for their skin for youthful results to last a lifetime. Currently, she is pursuing her Masters in Skin Care through The International Dermal Institute in Vancouver, BC.