Setting and Achieving Lash Artist Goals
Working with Promade lashes is a craft that takes time to master. Yet, with some patience, dedication, and willful practice, nothing is stopping you from being a fantastic lash artist. Luckily, at Mega Lash Academy, we’re here to help you learn:
- How long it takes to perfect your craft
- Some of the skills you need to master
- How to work with professional tools
- How to focus on the customer
- What you need to do to practice, practice, practice!
It can take some time to master the art of lashes. However, you can develop the skills you need with the right tools and practice while building a reputation for reliable customer care.
How Long it Takes to Perfect Your Craft
Expertly applying promade lashes for a customer can take up to three hours. However, developing your method and getting a feel for how lashes work and different eyelash supplies work together is highly recommended. You can work with a lashes practice kit before taking on new customers.
The actual answer to the question of how long it will take to perfect your craft varies from person to person. Most lash artists take three to six months to learn their craft and are continually working to improve and perfect their skills. At Mega Lash Academy, we support taking the time necessary to ensure that your lash artistry is where you want it!
Some of the Skills You Need
Like any talent, lash artistry takes time, dedication, and the development of your skills. Understanding the skills needed is important - to become a fantastic lash artist, you need more than just a passion for the work. Some of the crucial skills you’ll need to cultivate include:
- High attention to detail
- A steady hand and keen eye
- Creativity
- High stamina and dexterity
- Consistency
Work with Professional Tools
There are specific tools you will need as a lash artist working with promade lashes. Fortunately, we have all the professional eyelash supplies you will ever need. These include:
- Silicone lash tape: a good alternative to under-eye pads for securing just about anything
- Lash adhesives: excellent for volume lashing, used to fix extensions onto natural lashes
- Lash extension mirrors: used to examine lashes from different angles to reduce error
Of course, there are many more tools in a lash artist's bag. However, these are the basics for starting out.
Focus on the Customer
Lash artistry is a customer-focused profession. Because of this, all your attention should be on the customer in front of you. Good customer service helps your clients with a positive experience, meaning they are much more likely to use you again. Greet your customers in a pleasant manner, ensure that they are comfortable throughout the process, and project your confidence in everything you do.
Practice, Practice, Practice
As an artist, you get to master a creative craft. Yet there's also a technical side to lash art. It’s important to take the time to use a lashes practice kit any time you’re unsure about your skills or when you simply need to get a little extra practice in. Whether you’re practicing with friends and family or on a mannequin, Mega Lash Academy has the supplies you need to try out different lengths, thicknesses, colors, and styles. Improve your art every day with the creativity and unique style you love.