Hairstylist Chantel

✨ Wedding hair on this beautiful day ✨
Such an honor to style this gorgeous bride for her special day. Soft, romantic, and timeless—hair that carries her from “I do” to the dance floor. 🤍💍

✨ From blonde highlights to the perfect dimensional balayage ✨

This transformation was all about softening the contrast, blending out harsh lines, and adding depth and richness to bring this blonde to life. The result? A lived-in, low-maintenance balayage that still feels bright and beautiful — just a little more effortless. 💛

Whether I’m behind the chair at Custom Hair Lounge in Courtenay or at Headlox Hairstudio in Chilliwack, creating dimensional color like this is one of my favourite ways to refresh a blonde while keeping it natural and seamless.

What am I doing in my 40s?
Helping grow two incredible teams, owning two businesses, and still showing up behind the chair every day doing what I love.
Balancing family, friendships, and a career I’ve poured my heart into — and I wouldn’t change a thing.
I’m not slowing down… if anything, I’m just getting started.
Living my best life as a stylist, salon owner, mentor, and businesswoman — and loving every messy, beautiful, rewarding moment of it. ✨

The calm before the storm… ✨
That quiet moment before the doors open, the coffee brews, and the magic begins. We take a deep breath, soak in the stillness, and get ready to do what we love most—creating beautiful hair and connecting with amazing people.

Let the hustle begin 💇‍♀️💨

People often ask me why I show up to the salon so early—especially when I don’t have a client booked right away. And the truth is, it’s not always about being busy.

Sometimes I come in to catch up on paperwork, tidy up, or prep for the day. But other times… I just sit for a moment, breathe it all in, and take a look around.

This space—this salon—is something I poured my heart into. It’s seen long nights, early mornings, lots of coffee, and even a few tears. But mostly, it’s full of pride.

I’m proud of what I’ve (we've) built. Proud of my team. Proud of the clients who keep coming back and trust us to help them feel their best.

So yeah, sometimes I come in early just to sit in the quiet before the day begins and remind myself why I do what I do. Because this isn’t just work—it’s my passion. And this salon is a little piece of my heart.

Soft, seamless, and sunkissed
This soft blended balayage is giving all the effortless summer vibes! I used Redken color to create this dimensional, lived-in blonde—because nothing beats that healthy, high-shine finish.

Finished off with a few of my Design.Me go-tos:
• Gloss.Me for silky shine
• Hold.Me to lock in the look
• Puff.Me for that perfect volume boost

Healthy, blended, and totally ready for summer!

Thinking about extensions? Let’s chat!
This gorgeous blend features 18-inch extensions—seamless, natural, and full of body. Whether you’re craving length, volume, or just a fresh new vibe, we’ve got you covered.

Book your complimentary extension consultation at customhairlounge.ca and let’s bring your hair goals to life.

Flawless Balayage ✨

A perfect blend, seamless dimension, and a color that grows out effortlessly—balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance beauty hack. Whether you’re dreaming of a soft, sun-kissed look or bold, bright contrast, every balayage I create is customized to enhance your natural beauty.

Let’s bring your hair goals to life! DM me or book through or to snag your spot.

Becoming a hairstylist was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’ve always had a passion for helping people feel beautiful and confident, and doing hair lets me bring that to life every day. Whether it’s transforming a look or just adding a little extra shine, I love what I do and the joy it brings to others. 💇‍♀️✨

Thank you all who continue to support me on this journey.