About Us

Hi, I’m Mia – Beauty Educator & Specialized Brow + Lash Lift Artist, a busy New Mom & salon owner, and Founder of Standout Beauty & Academy.

I started this journey with a simple goal: to create the kind of training, support, and community I wish I had when I entered the industry. Today, I run one of Canada’s top Lash Lift & Brow Training academies, a luxury salon, and a curated Beauty Supply Shop for pros who want to stand out.

Behind the brand is a deep passion for helping artists grow their Confidence, Master their craft, and build a business that supports their life – not the other way around. Whether you're here to train, shop, or be pampered, you're part of something bigger: a movement of artists who are ready to rise together.

When I’m not in the studio, I’m probably sipping an espresso, tending to my little one, designing a new product line, or planning my next training launch (with a messy bun and spreadsheets open).

Welcome to my world – I’m so glad you’re here xo

Standout Beauty Supply Shop

Pro-grade tools, handpicked for artists who want more.

Our Beauty Supply Shop was created to give professionals access to products that actually deliver. Every item we stock—from our bestselling Brow Lamination Gel to our curated tint brushes and cleansers—is tested in our studio and trusted by top artists across North America. Whether you’re refining your kits or upgrading your results, we’ve got what you need!

Empower

We help beauty pros grow with real education, support, and resources they can actually use.

Educate

We believe in collaboration, support, and sharing knowledge—there’s room for everyone to succeed!

Elevate

We love what we do, and it shows—in our training, our products, and how we treat our students and customers

community empowerment

where luxury meets learning

designed by professionals- for professionals

I recently completed the Hybrid Brow Mastery course with Mia at Standout Beauty Studio & Academy and was blown away by the quality of the training. Mia is an amazing educator—knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate. She made sure every detail was covered, from mapping and shaping to hybrid dye application, color theory, and client care.The course structure was perfect: detailed online theory followed by a hands-on training day that built real confidence. The professional kit was packed with high-quality tools and products, and the added bonuses like 6 months of mentorship and a social media success masterclass truly set this course apart.What really impressed me was the focus on business growth—Mia taught branding, pricing, photography tips, and how to confidently market your services.Since completing this course, I feel more skilled and empowered in my brow work, and my clients are loving the results. If you’re looking to upgrade your services and knowledge, I highly recommend this course. Thank you, Mia! ❤️

- Rejuvenated Beauty with Corinne

I enrolled in the in-person 1:1 lash lift course with Mia (Private LLR 3.0 Training) in 2024 after getting inconsistent results with my lash lifts and lack of knowledge obtained from previous lash lift training. This was the most comprehensive, in depth training I could have taken and Mia was such an amazing teacher, hype girl and had so much knowledge to give. My lash lift results and confidence had improved drastically afterwards and Mia has continued to be supportive and such an amazing mentor even to this day!After taking her training I also decided to level up my business by taking the Beauty Business Masterclass - and I wish I had taken it sooner! This course exceeded my expectations! It provided valuable information, practical tips, and tools that I could apply immediately. The modules were thoughtfully designed, easy to understand, and covered everything needed to elevate my business. I love that I can revisit the material anytime for guidance, making it a resource that keeps on giving.If you're on the fence about taking any training with Mia, take the leap—you won’t regret it! She's truly committed to helping you thrive and succeed every step of the way 🖤

- Bonnie (@bonitalifts)

Flew from Calgary to Winnipeg to attend Mia's Elite 4 in 1 Hybrid Dye Training and it was SOOO WORTH IT!! As someone who already does Brow Staining full-time, this class made me feel like a beginner again as it carried so much information I didn't know! Not only was the training comprehensive, easy to follow and fun, Mia was also super helpful and caring from the moment I registered to even after the Training. She provides on going support and its clear to see how she truly cares about her students and clients, always striving to perfect her craft and provide the best of the BEST in all that she does! She also has the sweetest heart and has been one of my top inspirations in the Brow Industry.ALSOO- This studio is the ultimate luxury salon when it comes to all your beauty needs and supplies, I have been ordering products from them for my brow business as they offer fast shipping and each and every staff there has the best customer service!Mia and her team are not only talented in what they offer, but are all such amazing people with the kindest hearts. Stepping foot into the studio was so welcoming and everyone treated me as if I was family! Can't wait to go back! <3

- Nicole C (@missnc.studio)

I am so beyond grateful to have been apart of Mia's most recent premium lash lift training course. To have had an instructor so supportive was truly incredible. I have already been certified in lash lifts, but wanted to advance my skills, and I knew I needed to register with the BEST. Mia did not disappoint. I already had such high expectations, and she exceeded them plus 100. I received praise for good work, and if there were things I needed to practice on, Mia gave the best suggestions. She is so kind, and so comforting to be around. Not to forget the absolute stunning salon. Whatever you guys are doing there, you're doing it RIGHT. Thank you Mia, I am forever thankful for this experience.

- Gabrielle @eyedealbrowstudio

I recently traveled to Winnipeg from Edmonton to take the hybrid tint course with Mia. I’ve been following Mia since I got into the beauty industry and have always admired her work.Her course was packed full of information and I left feeling like I had learned so many new tips and tricks. I noticed an improved in my work immediately after and am so happy I went there to learn from her.I would highly recommend Mia as your future educator for all things brows!

- Samantha H (@_themargbar)

I recently took a lash lift training with Mia at Standout Beauty Academy, and was very impressed with the training. The online portion was extremely thorough and prepared me for the hands-on training and Mia was a great instructor and is always quick to get back to me if I need feedback or help post training. I felt confident in my skills to offer lash lifts almost immediately after the training! The academy is beautiful and I would recommend this training to anyone!

- Vanessa F

Never think it's too late to learn something new. Finally, something that I've been wanting to add to my skills set. Completed over the weekend with the lovely Mia Dion @standout.beautystudio, I would highly recommend her if you want a quality learning environment. Detailed information for me it was a lash lifting & tint course. Plus, it was an excellent & precise hands-on learning experience! I learned so much, Thank you, Mia, @standout.beautystudio 🤍.

- Christine T

I took Mia’s lash lift training and it was one of the best training courses I have taken! The standout beauty salon is such a beautiful space and was a great atmosphere for the training!She took the time to really explain every step and help closely as we performed each service!I gained so much confidence in my abilities and myself from the support Mia has given!I also loved all the behind the scenes photos they took for us and helped us take for content.The help didn’t stop at the end of the course I reached out with some questions after and Mia went above and beyond when answer them for me!I highly recommend taking a course with Mia!

- Morgan (@mpl.lashes)

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