At BMChan, we are proud of our graduates; however, a few deserve special mention for their outstanding achievements. Enroll at BM Chan and to share in their success!
April 6, 2010
Dear lovely Mrs. Chan;
Hello,
I trust that you and the family are all happy and healthy. I just looked at your new website, and it looks really wonderful!!! The school, now college, has grown so much since I studied there in 95. I am so happy for you!
I am well here; I just finished of my Masters in Public Health in 2009, and will start my PhD in September 2010. I now have 6 children! Eight, seven, and five year old boys, and girls who are four, two, and eight months old. They keep me busy but are a real joy!
I wish you all the very best for the future! If ever you are here in UK, I would love to see you! Take care and warm wishes,
Dr. Samantha Mustafa
Feb 02, 2009
"...And It's Like My Dream Came True"
by Eugenia - a BM Chan student
This is my story as a hairstylist:
Fourteen years ago I decided to become a hairstylist and I registered at one of the hairdressing schools in Vancouver.
I completed my course, of 1500 hours, in other school but I didn't have confidence in writing my government exam. At that time, I was pregnant with my second child.
I decided to become a full time mom and keep my options open for the future; I still wanted to become a licensed hairstylist.
After two years, I became pregnant again so my dream of being a hairstylist faded away. I really didn't have time for anything as I dedicated all of my time to my three children.
Now, after 14 years, and after my kids kind of grew up, I decided to go back to my dream of becoming a hairdresser.
I searched around for a school where I could take a refresher course and to present my exam afterwards. I couldn't find anything that could satisfy my goals until, one day, I looked on the Internet and found the perfect school for me, BM Chan International Cosmetology College.
It caught my attention that the students from the collegewon so many awards and trophies continuously; I decided to make an appointment with the director and owner of the school, Monita Chan
The first time I saw her, I knew that it was her who I wanted as my teacher; in the next few minutes I was already registering myself for that refresher course. Plus the fees were very very affordable. I was so happy!
After a few weeks, I presented my government exam and now I am fully licensed to practice my career. My dream finally came true. I have to thank Monita for this; she taught me everything I needed for my exam and was practically my teacher on individual basis. This is something that I appreciate so much because she did this from her heart. This is also something that is not about money but about their passion and love for their career. Thank you so much Monita!
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April 15, 2008
Congratulations to Kevin Lai, an alumni, who opened his second salon at Four Season Hotel, downtown Vancouver.
April 14, 2008
Congratulations to our student Vu, winner of the 2008 ABA Show. He won 1st prize in the Men’s Fashion Haircut competition, and 3rd prize in the Lady’s Evening Championship.
April 19, 2006
Sara Yuan (4th from right) of the BM Chan Esthetics International Creative Director Program won 2ndprize in Sculptured Nails – Gel, Acrylic & Nail Artin the Above 23 Age Group at the CIABC Provincial Skills Competition on April 18, 2007.
Nineteen year old Aaron Chen (5th from right) of the BM Chan Hair Designer - International Creative Director Program, won 4 trophies in the Under 23 Age Group at the CIABC Provincial Skills Competition on April 18, 2007.
1st place in Consumer Day Cut
2nd place in Consumer Day Colour
2nd place in Consumer Day Blow-Dry
3rd prize in Evening Up Do's
Tracy Duong (2nd from right) won 3 trophies in the Above 23 Age Group at the CIABC Provincial Skills Competition on April 18, 2007.
2nd Prize in the Ladies Day Consumer Colour, Blow-Dry/Styling & Evening Up Do's
Amy Zhou (6th from right), only 17 years old, joined the BM Chan Esthetics Standard Program on April 2, 2007 and won 3rd prize in Sculptured Nails – Gel, Acrylic & Nail Art in the Under 23 Age Group at the CIABC Provincial Skills Competition on April 18, 2007.
Platform Artist Kevin Lai, from Avant Garde Hair Studio in Yaletown, at 2007 Miss Teen Global Pre-finals. He graduated from the BM Chan Hair Designer - International Creative Director Program in January 2004.
Nov 14, 2006
Susan Thumai Phung, a single mother of two, photographed at the BM Chan Graduation Ceremony for the Hair Designer – International Creative Director Program. Prior to enrolling at BM Chan, Susan was a Nail Technician in Toronto. Just 4 months into her Hair Program, Susan was hired at Crimpers Salon; now she is working for Toni and Guy in Downtown Vancouver.
Anita Hoxha demonstrates Nail Art at BM Chan's 20-Year Anniversary Celebration. She graduated from the BM Chan Esthetics International Program in 2005. Anita was a housekeeper before she enrolled in EST-ICD. She is a single mother of two and currently works as a Manager and Esthetician in a high-end salon and spa in Metrotown. She was working in the salon part-time during her training at BM Chan College.
Ivonne Navarette demonstrates Evening Make-up at BM Chan's 20-Year Anniversary Celebration. She graduated from the BM Chan Esthetics International Program in 2005. Ivonne was in the army before she enrolled in EST-ICD. She currently works as a Senior Esthetician in a high-end salon and spa in Coquitlam. She worked in the salon part-time during her training in BM Chan College.
April 20, 2006
Congratulations to Lucky Atkar, and her family, for taking 1st prize at Sher-E-Punjab Radio 1550, which sponsored the Cultural Turban competition. Lucky and her husband won Best Couple; Lucky won Best Cultural Look For Women; her 4 year old daughter, Babi, won Best Cultural Look For Child. We have enjoyed and learned a lot about Lucky's culture while she has been at BM Chan. She was a bright star in our International Creative Hair Design Program and graduated in May 2006.
Year 2003 and Before
BC Skills Competition 2003
Oat Bains(left) won third place for Esthetics.
Oat graduated from the BM Chan Standard Esthetics program in 2003.
Overseas student, Elaine (right), graduated from the BM Chan International Creative Director Hair Design Program. She is now a Master Educator for Joico Taiwan .
Elaine took first place in an unprecedented five categories at the ABA National Canadian Annual Student Competition:
Ladies Fashion Cut
Men's Fashion Cut
Ladies Day Consumer
Ladies Technical Cut
Men's Technical Cut
1998 Cosmetology Association of Canada ABA Competition.
Kitty (top right), now a senior stylist in a Vancouver Salon, won third place for Women's Fashion Cut and Style.
Kitty, an overseas student from Shanghai , China , graduated from BM Chan's International Creative Director Hair Design Program in 1998.
Myung (top left) won second place for Men's Fashion cut and Style and third place for Ladies Technical Cut.
Myung, an overseas student from Korea, graduated from BM Chan's International Creative Director Hair Design Program in 1998. She now works in a Vancouver Salon as a Senior Hair Designer.
Wella Canada - New Talent
Holly (left) took first place in the Consumer Fashion Daytime Cut and Colour Competition. Holly graduated from BM Chan in 1994 and is now a Hair Instructor in Vancouver.
