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ALEX KOUNIOS-BYRNE

MASTER AESTHETICIAN | NAIL TECHNICIAN

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Hi, I’m Alex!

I’m a certified Esthetician, Medical Aesthetician, and Lash Artist with nearly two decades of experience in the beauty industry. My passion lies in helping clients achieve healthy, radiant skin and feel confident in their own glow.

Since stepping into the aesthetics world in 2007, I’ve dedicated my career to mastering advanced skin treatments and staying current with the latest techniques. I specialize in facials, the OxyGeneo treatment, microneedling, nanoneedling, dermaplaning, and skin-focused services like waxing and tinting. Every treatment I offer is tailored to the unique needs of each client, with the goal of promoting long-term skin health and beauty.

In addition to skin treatments, I love helping clients enhance their natural beauty with lash lifts, manicures, pedicures, and gel nails. Using precise techniques like e-file manicures and gel applications, I create polished, long-lasting results. Whether it’s a relaxing facial, a lash boost, or a full nail service, every treatment is designed to leave you feeling pampered, confident, and cared for from head to toe.

When I’m not working on skin transformations, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family—I’m a proud mama to two amazing kids and a fur mama to two adorable dogs.

SPECIALTY: Korean lash lift, OxyGeneo facials, e-file manicure (gel nails) & pedicures
BRAGGING RIGHTS: Voted Regina's Best Esthetician 2022 AND Best Manicurist in 2022/2023 (Prairie Dog's Best of Regina)
FAVE COFFEE ORDER: Chai Latte 
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini​
​ALL-TIME FAVE PRODUCT: Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Moisturizer & Phyto Nature e2

the proof.

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education & achievements.


2025
  • The Lash Shop - Korean Lash Lift Certification
  • Dermalogica Exo Booster
  • Dermalogica Pro Multivitamin
2024
  • Dermalogica Expert Exam
  • Dermalogica Touch Therapy: Stress Relief Scalp
  • Dermalogica Touch Therapy: Lymphatic Clearing
2023​​
  • AWARD: REGINA'S BEST MANICURIST
          Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Saskatchewan
  • E-FILE MANICURE CERTIFICATION- Lana Grynenko, Beauty Code Studio
  • MICRONEEDLING CERTIFICATION - THE TWIST
    Dermaspark
2022
  • AWARD: REGINA'S BEST ESTHETICIAN 2022
           Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Sask.
  • AWARD: REGINA'S BEST MANICURIST 2022
          Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Sask.​
  • BROW INTENSIFYING CERTIFICATION
    RefectoCil Academy
  • JELLY MASK CERTIFICATION
    Roselisa Academy
  • ADVANCED TREATMENTS
    Dermalogica
  • GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR ENHANCED SERVICE SAFETY
    Dermalogica
  • DNA 1, 2, & 3
    Dermalogica 
  • TREATMENT ESSENTIALS: AGING 
    Dermalogica
  • TREATMENT ESSENTIALS: SENSITIVE SKIN
    ​Dermalogica
  • TREATMENT ESSENTIALS: ADULT BREAKOUTS
    Dermalogica
  • MIXOLOGY
    Dermalogica
  • A YEAR IN INNOVATIONS
    Dermalogica
  • PRO POWER PEEL
    Dermalogica
  • TREATMENT SWAP
    Dermalogica
    ​​
2021
  • OXYGENEO
    ​Dermaspark​
2020
  • BROW CODE
    Melanie Marris Brow Masterclass 
    • Tinting 
    • Waxing 
    • Henna
    • Lamination 
  • DERMAPLANING 
    Ibrow Academy of Advanced Esthetics
2019
  • MICRODERMABRASION 
    Esthetic Institute Training Center, Calgary 
  • DERMAROLLER MICRONEEDLING 
    eDermaStamp - DermaSpark Canada
2018
  • LIGHT ELEGANCE 101
    ​Light Elegance University
2017
  • LIGHT ELEGANCE CERTIFICATION 
    Celina Ryden Advanced Nail Art Class
  • LASH LIFT TRAINING CERTIFICATION
    Lashforever Canada
2015
  • EXTRA MAKEUP TRAINING CERTIFICATION
    Jane Iredale University
2012
  • ONCOLOGY ESTHETICS CERTIFICATION
    Morag Currin Method of Oncology Esthetics​
2010
  • ESTHETICIAN & SKINCARE TECHNICIAN
    Richard's Beauty College
2007
  • HOT STONE MASSAGE 
    Nina Gart - Stone Therapy School, Calgary 
  • NAIL TECHNICIAN 
    Exclusive Esthetics
2006
  • MASSAGE THERAPY DIPLOMA
    Western College of Remedial Massage Therapy

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BRANDS WE  ♥:

KERASTASE
L'OREAL PRO
ILES FORMULA
DERMALOGICA
POPPY & POUT

WHERE TO FIND US:

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
1368 ROSE STREET,
​REGINA, SK
306.581.HAIR (4247)
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      • ALEX KOUNIOS-BYRNE
      • HOPE SIMMONS
    • ESTHETICS >
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      • AMY GERMAIN
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    • MAKEUP
    • LASH LIFTS
    • SKIN TREATMENTS >
      • THE SKIN EDIT
    • WAXING & SUGARING
    • WEDDINGS
  • APPOINTMENTS
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    • PRODUCTS
    • GIFT CARDS