With all the preliminary steps you have taken to get your new business off the ground, let’s not forget to get your advertising and marketing off to a great start as well. If you are offering services in a retail...
As a trainer for lash extensions, one of the main things I see new students struggle with is eye protection. When students sign up for classes, they know they are going to learn the art of lashing. Part of this...
If you are not going to hire employees for your salon, there are a few tips I would like to share with you. We always want to avoid potential pitfalls when you staff your salon with independent contractors. As someone...
Do you get creative with your taping? While we all have been through lash training that taught us how to properly protect the lower lashes, each of us have been exposed to different educators who have their own process that...
Its that time of year again, and seasonal lash shedding is back! Even though we know this happens every year in the spring and fall, we still need to educate our clients about this semi-annual event. Clients get a bit...
Glad Lash pulled some very interesting stats from the Industry Survey. We saw very clearly that our lash artists are extending themselves by offering quite a variety of services! These are the most popular services currently being offered by salon...
Just recently I was asked for some business advice. I was all ready to go over numbers, spreadsheets, the cost of doing business, supplies, insurance etc. What I missed was what the request was really for. What I heard with...
Yes, we are a happy crew! In fact, the majority of us lash techs are satisfied with our careers and enjoy being creators of beauty, according to the 2016 Lash & Brow Artists' Industry Survey. However, we do face challenges...
With summer drawing to a close, kids are getting ready to go back to school and families are squeezing in last minute vacations. All this activity can wreak havoc on your schedule... You might find yourself wondering, "how do I...
When I started my business years ago things were much different. Newspapers, Yellow Pages, flyers, and door-to-door sales were the most popular marketing methods. Most people don't source their information that way anymore. Times have changed, and we have to...
After attending a lash conference in March, the question came up - time and time again - about retention. What are the causes of poor lash retention? There were some very educated and talented lash professionals talking on the subject....
One of the most challenging parts to the salon business start-up, is finding the perfect employees for your new salon. Yes, we need them! But, who is the perfect fit, and where do we find these elusive individuals? And, most...
