The Voila Story – How It All Began

Voila Lash & Beauty opened its doors in 2010, but the story started long before that—at a time when eyelash extensions were almost unheard of in the Fraser Valley.

My background is in drafting and design. I’ve always loved creating, solving problems, and finding ways to incorporate eco-friendly ideas into my work. One year, my best friend, Kelly Lerigny—a Chilliwack realtor—invited me to a Real Estate Foundation event in Vancouver. Their grants support projects that address land-use challenges and help communities plan for the future, which aligned perfectly with my values.

It was a special event, so we wore gowns, treated ourselves to blowouts, and had an incredible night listening to a keynote presentation from a well-known eco-friendly architect.

The following year, we attended again—this time featuring actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., whose passion for sustainability inspired me even further. Wanting to elevate our evening, we decided to try eyelash extensions for the first time.

We searched everywhere: Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Surrey… and found almost nothing. The lash industry was so new that most artists didn’t have websites, and many weren’t even in our area. We eventually booked with a chain salon in Yaletown. The lashes themselves were fine, but the experience was missing something important:
• No consultation
• No conversation
• No explanation of what they were doing
• No aftercare
• No rebooking

We paid $99 for one hour—a premium at the time—and walked out knowing something was missing.

In that moment, I knew I could do it better. I wanted to bring a higher level of care, education, and artistry to Chilliwack.

Just one week later, I found a training company in Vancouver. My sister-in-law Michelle and I signed up immediately, secured a small rental space, and opened our very first Voila location.

Two years later, we moved to Princess Avenue.
Two years after that, we opened our Abbotsford salon.
And four years later, we expanded again into Langley.

What started as one experience—and one desire to create something better—has now grown into a multi-location beauty brand with a talented team of lash artists and PMU professionals.

At Voila Lash & Beauty, we believe in empowering confidence, elevating service, and offering a personalized, educational, and comfortable experience for every client who walks through our doors.

This is where beauty meets care.
This is where it all began.
This is Voila.

Thanks for choosing Voila

Cancellation Policy: We understand that on occasion you may not be able to make your appointment.

Voila sends out an e-mail 2 days prior to your appointment and a text 4 hours prior to your appointment at which time you have the opportunity to call and cancel if need be. Should you require cancellation within 4 hours of your appointment or no show, you may be required to pay 50% of the appointment value due. This is because we cannot book somebody in the open appointment spot on such short notice. Should this happen on more than one occasion, we would inform you that you may be required to e-transfer or a deposit to use towards your 50% no show fee before booking future appointments.

We appreciate your understanding on this matter.

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