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ALEX KOUNIOS-BYRNE

MASTER AESTHETICIAN & NAIL TECHNICIAN

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Hi, I’m Alex!
I’m a certified Esthetician, Lash Artist, Nail Technician, and Medical Aesthetician with nearly two decades of experience in the beauty industry. My journey began in 2006 as a Remedial Massage Therapist, and in 2007 I officially stepped into the aesthetics world. While working in a day spa, I became fascinated by the work of estheticians and decided to expand my skills by taking a gel nail course. That curiosity quickly turned into a passion, and I knew esthetics was where I belonged.
In 2009, I attended Richard’s Beauty College, graduating in 2010, and I’ve been proudly working in the beauty industry ever since.
One of my favorite parts of this career is the opportunity to continuously learn and grow. The beauty industry is always evolving, and staying current with new techniques and treatments allows me to offer the best possible results for my clients. Being an esthetician gives me the privilege of helping people feel confident, cared for, and beautiful—inside and out.
I specialize in lash lifts, facials, the OxyGeneo facial, pedicures, e-file manicures and gel nails. I also offer a full range of services including manicures, microneedling, nanoneedling, dermaplaning, waxing,  and tinting.
When I’m not in the salon, you’ll find me spending time with my family. I’m a proud mama to the coolest not-so-little-anymore dude, a spirited little gal, 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
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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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WHERE TO FIND US:

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
1368 ROSE STREET,
​REGINA, SK
306.581.HAIR (4247)
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