For The Dolls: A Beauty Social
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Trans community, we’ll be closing out Trans Awareness Month with a little beauty for the community!
We’re teaming up with East Vanity Parlour (EVP) to host a beauty social exclusively for the Trans and Non-Binary community. Join us Monday, November 23rd from 4–8 PM for an evening of workshops, complimentary services, snacks, and good company.
Here’s what’s happening!
4:30 PM | Building a Skincare Routine
Learn cleansing and at-home skincare essentials with Carmen, plus Q&A.
5:30 PM | Wig Maintenance & Styling
Kristi, EVP’s owner, shares expert tips for wig care and styling.
6:30–8 PM | Complimentary Beauty Services
- Bang trims & colour consultations
- Brow waxes & laser consultations
- Makeup application and tips with Jen Little
- Glamour shots with Teresa Marie (@releasetheclam)
Plus: Swag bags, snacks, drinks, and a door prize draw featuring full-size Bushbalm products, Trans Boxing Vancouver and Pilates Process classes, Pony Room comedy tickets, + more!
RSVP Reminder: Workshop spaces are limited, so advance registration is required to participate. Services are on a first come, first served basis.
Come learn something new, ask some questions in a no pressure setting, enjoy a complimentary service, or simply have a snack & connect with community. We can’t wait to see you!
The Body Politik was founded in 2015 on the belief that self-care should be accessible, affirming, and free from judgment. We exist to create a body-positive, queer, and trans-friendly space where care is rooted in respect, inclusion, and authenticity.
Our philosophy is simple: everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their body and confident in the ways they choose to care for it. That’s why our services are priced by anatomy not gender; why we honour every client’s pronouns; and why our space is free from negative body talk.
We specialize in waxing and laser hair removal - particularly Brazilian and intimate services - lash & brow services, and skincare. With a no-nonsense approach to education, and a commitment to honouring body diversity we recognize and celebrate the many ways bodies exist and express themselves in the world.
At The Body Politik, we believe self-care is for everybody - because every body is beautiful, and every body is worthy of care.
Meet the team...
Carmen
Founder + Lead Esthetician / Laser Tech
Double BMC grad (2015), industry lifer, dog mama, animal rescue volunteer, and perpetual dreamer.
If you like your waxes fast, your brows precise, and your appointments filled with laughs - Carmen is your girl.
Specializing in Brazilians + corrective brows, efficient laser treatments, supportive skincare, and building realistic home care routines that are easy to stick to.
Will absolutely hype you up and also also tell you when to put the tweezers down.
Japhia
Esthetician + Laser Tech
A 2024 graduate of JCI, Japhia is passionate about helping clients look and feel their absolute best.
She loves staying active and spending time outdoors—especially anything involving sunshine, beaches, and good vibes.
Specializing in skincare treatments, relaxing massages, and laser treatments designed to not only improve your skin, but give you a moment of pure self-care.
Her goal is simple: you leave feeling like your best self—skin on point, energy right, confidence up.
