Ashley Lebrun (makeup by elle)

Beauty – Ottawa

The beauty industry has been a love of mine since I was a little girl. I had always been interested in expressing myself through art, colour and being creative. Never did I think that I could one day turn these passions into a career; until one day, when I chose to turn a dream into reality. The art of makeup has always been something that I’ve wanted to explore. Over the course of a near-decade, I’ve studied the art of makeup in Paris, have gone on to work in the industry for companies like Christian Dior and MAC Cosmetics, and currently continue to run my own business. Each chapter has taught me the importance of growth and respect for individuality and self-expression. Not so business-related: I'm a dog mom of two, lover of animals, passionate about art, creative writing, and travel. I'm a collector of greeting cards, I eat vegetarian and am a family girl to my very core.