Hi all
I completed a one day semi permanent eyelash course yesterday. My goal is to work from home during the evenings and weekends offering eyelashes, waxing, tinting, massage and spray tanning treatments. I completed a NVQ L2/3 Beauty Therapy 13 years ago but I haven't worked in the industry for 8 years. I do however keep my hand in waxing & tinting and I'm pretty confident in the other aspects of beauty.
I think I was expecting to come away from my training yesterday with the confidence to complete a full set of awesome lashes but unfortunately that is not the case. The set I did on my model were rubbish (in my opinion & hers), she is used to having dramatic and voluminous 2d lashes. My lashes were spidery and just naff, I know the best lashes are produced by 'experienced' therapists but I was hoping to at least produce a lovely set!!
We didn't get advice on the different lengths, weights, materials, lash mapping etc. I've tried researching online and quite frankly it's really confusing! I went straight to the warehouse on my way home and purchased a Salon Systems Marvel Lash kit which contains two different sets of lashes. I literally have no idea what the difference is apart from appearance on the strip. I have also bought some Lasebase glue and lip masks online. I spent all night pinning the s**t out of lash mapping and advice on Pinterest.
So basically I'm asking if anybody can give me a rough idea of what brand of lashes, sizes, weights, curl shape etc I should purchase. I'm guessing I should have a variety to create different looks? Is there any essential pieces I should include in my kit to be a successful therapist? Any tips that have been picked up along the way?
Another question is...if a customer wants a dramatic curled set but her natural eyelashes were J shape would I be able to drop a C curl on? The advice my trainer gave me was to only use a J on a straighter lash and C on a naturally curly lash.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my panicked ramble haha.
I completed a one day semi permanent eyelash course yesterday. My goal is to work from home during the evenings and weekends offering eyelashes, waxing, tinting, massage and spray tanning treatments. I completed a NVQ L2/3 Beauty Therapy 13 years ago but I haven't worked in the industry for 8 years. I do however keep my hand in waxing & tinting and I'm pretty confident in the other aspects of beauty.
I think I was expecting to come away from my training yesterday with the confidence to complete a full set of awesome lashes but unfortunately that is not the case. The set I did on my model were rubbish (in my opinion & hers), she is used to having dramatic and voluminous 2d lashes. My lashes were spidery and just naff, I know the best lashes are produced by 'experienced' therapists but I was hoping to at least produce a lovely set!!
We didn't get advice on the different lengths, weights, materials, lash mapping etc. I've tried researching online and quite frankly it's really confusing! I went straight to the warehouse on my way home and purchased a Salon Systems Marvel Lash kit which contains two different sets of lashes. I literally have no idea what the difference is apart from appearance on the strip. I have also bought some Lasebase glue and lip masks online. I spent all night pinning the s**t out of lash mapping and advice on Pinterest.
So basically I'm asking if anybody can give me a rough idea of what brand of lashes, sizes, weights, curl shape etc I should purchase. I'm guessing I should have a variety to create different looks? Is there any essential pieces I should include in my kit to be a successful therapist? Any tips that have been picked up along the way?
Another question is...if a customer wants a dramatic curled set but her natural eyelashes were J shape would I be able to drop a C curl on? The advice my trainer gave me was to only use a J on a straighter lash and C on a naturally curly lash.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my panicked ramble haha.