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The Dirty Truth About Eyelash Extension Trainers | Lash Business Success

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  • 11 Nov, 2015
It’s become common place unfortunately in the eyelash extension business to churn out 25+ new eyelash extension stylists in one class…post pictures to Instagram and Facebook bragging about how awesome their training is/was. But what is REALLY going on here? 25+ young ladies or women just looking to improve their career outlook are paying upwards of $500+ to […] The post The Dirty Truth About Eyelash Extension Trainers | Lash Business Success appeared first on The Lash CEO Blog.

LASH extension training, eyelash extensions, eyelash business, grow your lash business It’s become common place unfortunately in the eyelash extension business to churn out 25+ new eyelash extension stylists in one class…post pictures to Instagram and Facebook bragging about how awesome their training is/was.

But what is REALLY going on here? 25+ young ladies or women just looking to improve their career outlook are paying upwards of $500+ to sit elbow to elbow whilst trying to learn how to apply eyelash extensions from a projector screen in a hotel, and 1 maybe 2 instructors. Who in many cases just learned how to apply lash extensions themselves just 6 short months prior!

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen and heard from budding eyelash extension artists looking for more instruction on how to apply lash extensions, or even looking to simply be comfortable applying them on a live

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model…or who are downright ticked because they feel they were taken advantage of.

Listen…there are plenty of reputable eyelash extension companies out there who are passionate about this industry and who will take you by the hand and give you a deeper level of lash extension application, safety, sanitation, lash styling and the ins and outs of proper isolation! But good training doesn’t come cheap…and if you’re paying $500 or less for eyelash extension training…you should ask yourself…what am I truly getting for my money?

Here are some red flags to watch out for when considering training to learn eyelash extensions:

  1. The student to instructor ratio is large – For every 3-5 students there should be an instructor
  2. The cost is $500 or less…- If that instructor doesn’t value the time necessary to properly teach eyelash extensions, you should consider another instructor.
  3. The training company is constantly running ‘specials’ or deals on their training.
  4. Ask how long your instructor has been providing eyelashes…it should be at least 1-2 years…preferably longer.
  5. Look at their eyelash work…are the lashes wonky, misguided and waay too long for the clients natural eyelashes and eyes…REd Flag!

Be vigilant ladies when choosing your eyelash extension training company. There currently is no governing body officially in charge of the industry…yet. But the American Eyelash Association is on the mission to try and tackle this very issue, before trainers such as these bring the industry to ruin!

 

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Microblading is the talk of the beauty world and if you're reading this right now you may be wondering if permanent or semi permanent makeup is the career choice for you. This not so new but new to us industry is literally changing lives as it takes the beauty industry by storm. For as long as many of us can remember we've either over tweezed, or filled in our eyebrows...Ever. Single. Day  

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But sometimes overlooked is your personal inventory of skills, mindset and passion. Offering Microblading takes intense hand and eye coordination, a knack for artistry of the face, patience and an understanding of how the eyebrows play such an important role on everyone's face. I always like to say that one hair or stroke can make or break a set of brows. Without believing this truth...you may find that this field isn't for you. 

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So by now you may be over the moon excited to get started...or having second thoughts. Both of which are totally normal. But if you're having second thoughts, maybe sit down and take inventory on what is creating the doubt. Is it the investment in training, or the business side of it all? 

Or if you're ready to jump in head first...you're next steps are finding out your local regulations, seeking a reputable Microblading trainer or educator, and mapping out your business goals to get started. 

Lucky for you, I'm not only an Online Visibility Specialist for Microblading, Lash Artists and Beauty Pros...I also educate and train stylists on the art of skills to do the service, and how to bring them new clients.  I have the online marketing background... AND...I provide these services in my business still today. I can totally relate to your challenges, your questions and come right along side of you and guide you towards a Microblading career or business you're in love with. 

Ready to begin? Or maybe you have questions...
Let's connect here or on my Social Platforms...your new career is waiting! 
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