In the ever-evolving beauty and personal care industry, eyelash extension application is a highly sought-after skill. However, many who take eyelash extension courses are not familiar with all types of lashes, largely because most schools or trainers in this field do not have a wide variety of products to present to their students. Additionally, there are other factors to consider when choosing an academy or instructor to initiate you into the profession of a lash artist.

Tips to Follow When Choosing Eyelash Extension Courses

Building a successful career in the eyelash extension industry is a complex process that needs to be approached step-by-step. Many girls take specialized courses, but only a few decide to pursue a career in this field. Therefore, to determine if this profession suits you, we recommend following these tips:

Take a Preparatory Course

In this course, you will gain basic information and test your vision and patience-related skills. This will help you determine if you like and are suited for this profession, as succeeding as a lash artist requires dexterity, determination, and meticulousness. You might discover that you need glasses, that you can't position your hands correctly on the client's face, that you struggle to concentrate on separating lashes, or that you lack the necessary patience.

Also, opt for an affordable course to avoid a significant investment if you decide not to continue with this profession. For example, if you find out after the course that this field is not for you, you would have only invested 500 RON instead of 1500-2000 RON.

It's important not to attend the preparatory course on an empty stomach because you won't retain much information if you can't concentrate properly.

Choose Your Instructor or Eyelash School Carefully

When selecting eyelash courses, you can attend an academy (though it's not mandatory); what’s essential is to choose an instructor whose profile showcases a variety of eyelash styles applied, i.e., different clients with various lash styles. Avoid instructors who are very good at only one application style and make all their clients look the same, or who know a maximum of three styles. That’s not enough to teach you properly.

Even though you might think it's an advantage, I don’t recommend going to academies that offer accredited diplomas because they can be more expensive. According to the law, they should offer at least 200 hours of course content. Most who teach accredited courses either don't specify this detail and don't comply with the law, offering just two days of courses when students are entitled to more hours.

Moreover, you can get a job in a salon with an ordinary diploma, as employers are more interested in your work style and how much profit you can bring to the salon.

What to Do After Completing the Preparatory Course?

After convincing yourself that this field is for you, you can proceed to a basic course that includes theory and practice. Choose an eyelash extension trainer who is also a product distributor – like Monika Orzelowska at PINK LASHES – because you’ll have access to a variety of eyelash extension products and accessories used for application, making it easier to familiarize yourself with them.

Recommendations for Selecting the Right Basic Eyelash Extension Course

• Analyze the Instructor’s Portfolio: Check the portfolio of the person teaching the one-by-one eyelash extension courses to see if they master various techniques and have extensive experience.
• Choose an Instructor with Access to All Types of Lashes: There are over 30 types of lashes! During the course, you should discover materials, volumes, premade lashes, colored lashes, silk, mink, shiny or matte lashes, to see how flexible they are and how they adhere. Most trainers only have 4-10 types of lashes, but at Pinklashes.ro, you’ll find all types in terms of volumes, colors, lengths, and textures, allowing you to analyze each one.
• Avoid Courses Offering Kits: Typically, these kits are of poor quality, ordered from sites like AliExpress. Always ask which brand the kit is from and check that brand online!
• Attend Courses from Various Trainers: If you take multiple courses, always choose a new trainer to learn different working and teaching methods.

What Comes After the Basic Course?

After completing the basic course and applying lashes to about 50 clients or models, you have several options:

• Take an Advanced Course: This will help you correct any application mistakes and better master your technique to increase lash retention. It’s necessary to attend a physical course rather than an online one so that the trainer can supervise, advise, and correct you at every step.
• Specialized Courses: For example, those for large volumes, creating fans directly in hand or on tape. I don't recommend courses with pre-made fans (3D-8D W lashes) since you can manage without any additional course. However, if you want to create volume in hand (which takes longer than creating fans on tape), you need a specialized course.
• Online Courses: These are also important for special effects, such as eyeliner, baby doll, Barbie, Kim with ray effect, Anime Effect, L, M curvature, or interspersing curvatures.
• Participate in Eyelash Extension Championships: This is an excellent way to improve your skills and stay up-to-date with trends. Moreover, such events offer the opportunity to learn from the best in the field and test your skills in a competitive environment.

Marketing and Client Communication are Also Important

Another essential aspect of the eyelash extension industry is the ability to communicate effectively with clients. As a lash artist, you must be able to listen and understand the client's wishes and offer useful and personalized advice. Therefore, training in communication and counseling techniques is beneficial to provide a quality service. You can even take a marketing course in the beauty industry to learn how to promote yourself and attract more clients.

If you want to teach courses, you can start a company and then offer participation certificates under your company's standards. Another option is to organize a course through a company that conducts eyelash extension trainer courses, in which case certificates will be issued under that company's name.

Once you have chosen your teaching method, the next step is to organize your own eyelash extension course. This process includes preparing course materials, structuring lessons, and creating an efficient learning environment. It's important to offer a clear structure and a well-defined lesson plan to ensure information is effectively conveyed. Managing group dynamics is also essential to ensure all students receive the necessary attention and feel encouraged to participate.