Mindset Shift #1 : Establish Your Why
Mindset Shift #2 : Your life does not change from consuming content.
Your life changes from EXECUTION
Mindset Shift #3 : Do not avoid failure, embrace it
Mindset Shift #4 : Vulnerability is strength
The most critical component of successfully building your business is UNDERSTANDING your WHY. If you don’t have a clear “why”, then you won’t have a clear underlying motivation to conquer overwhelm, and overcome adversity when inevitable stresses do come.
Take 5-10 minutes to complete this exercise. Really take the time to think through your answers. Once done, print this out, and put it somewhere you can see every day. In your morning and night routines, read these statements aloud.
When failures, overwhelm, and negative thoughts push you to give up, come back to this document, and re-read it to remind yourself of why you committed to this in the first place.
The health + safety of your client should be your very first concern. Remember, you are working around their eyes and you can cause trauma if you are not alert and careful at all times.
Wash your hands with soapy water. A hand sanitizer gel can also be used in between clients.
All reusable tools (tweezers) should be sterilized + sanitized. All gel pads, tape, cleansing flock sticks + eyelash spoolie (comb) should be thrown out after each use. You MAY give the eyelash comb to your clients to take home. Many clients like having a comb at home, in the car + in their handbag.
Wear magnifiers (optional) so that you can distinctly see where the base of the natural eyelash enters the eyelid. You should NEVER touch the glue or remover to your clients skin. If glue or remover should enter the eye, flush immediately with SALINE and have them see their doctor. If glue should touch the skin, use a cleansing flock stick dipped in adhesive remover, pat once on paper towel to remove excess and quickly wipe the area. Then immediately use a soapy cotton swab to wash the area and then wipe with clear water. If remover should touch the skin, immediately use a soapy cotton swab to wash the area and then wipe well with clear water.
Always balance your hand by putting your little finger on clients cheek. Many clients fall asleep and make sudden jerks. By balancing your hand on their cheek, you will not poke them with your tweezers if they should jump. This method will also give you a steadier hand when applying lashes.
Do not get eye pads too close to the eyeball. Some clients natural face contours and/or sensitivity to the gel make it hard to use the eye pads. If necessary, you can use the paper tape to cover the lower lashes. Make sure to remove the tape slowly when finished to minimize pulling off the lower lashes. Applying the tape first to the back of clean hand will remove some of the stickiness making it easier to remove the tape from lower lashes when done.
Carefully examine your clients eyes for any lint from the eye pads or tiny lash hairs hanging down in the eye before they leave. If you don’t remove these little cotton fibers that occasionally get stuck to their lashes, they will cause your client some discomfort and they may disturb the extensions trying to get them off.
Never work with your clients eyes open!
Take your time, be alert and considerate and you will make this a safe + comfortable procedure for both you + your client.
While LashBabe Academy does its best to adequately train its students with its extensive Online Videos + Step by step Training manual, it is impossible to ensure that its products are always used and handled in a safe + proper way, Therefore, all products sold + bought from LashBabe ARE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK + ARE TO BE USED BY PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
When deciding the length of the lash extensions to use, the rule is to make sure that the eyelash extension is no more than 1/2 to 1/3 longer than the natural eyelash or there will not be enough base to securely support the extensions. That said, I have clients that they insist they want the longest lashes I have. If they are insistent, I generally do not refuse them and will put on a slightly longer extension. However, I do inform them that there potentially may be a danger of premature fall out of their own natural lash + that the extensions may not stay on as long as a more appropriate extension, and that they will probably have to see me every one to two weeks to maintain them. Some happily make appointments every week and others eventually opt for the correct extension length for their lashes. It is also wise to inform them that continuous premature fall out of their natural lashes could potentially cause permanent damage. In other words, their natural lashes may not grow back. It is always wise to have them sign a waiver.
Curled natural lashes are harder to work with. Opting to place the extensions on the side of the natural lash may help the extension to bond correctly. However, inform these clients that they may have to see you every one + a half - two weeks for maintenance. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE BASE OF THE LASH EXTENSION IS GLUED FLAT TO THE NATURAL LASH. This is especially true with the curled natural lashes. The ‘C” type curl lash extension typically work best for these type of lashes.
•Natural Eye
•Open Eye
•Doll Eye
•Squirrel Eye
•Cat Eye
These different shapes are the most requested in my studio. Please see attached pics for mapping for these specific looks.
A wide variety of looks can be achieved with Extensions. A natural look will give a subtle enhancement to the eyes and generally uses the shorter lashes. Sometimes there is no choice here as the clients lashes may be very short + sparse. By adding more lashes, different lengths, different curls, different thicknesses + different patterns, a more glamorous look can be achieved.
Black lash extensions are generally preferred + looks good on everyone.
Most clients will welcome suggestions on which effect will look best on them.
Round, droopy + small eyes look best with a “wide eye” effect. Small + flatter eyes will benefit from the wide eye effect as well but they will also look good with a “cat eye” effect.
Even after explaining your choice to them, some clients may prefer something else. I always defer them. I have several repeat clients who came to me after another salon/spa refused to give them the look they desired.
I believe that older/mature clients look best with shorter lashes done in a “wide eye” effect. But as always, LISTEN to what your client is telling you they desire + accommodate them as best as possible.
Let all your clients know that they will not be able to rub their eyes while the extensions are on. Done correctly, eyelash extensions are so comfortable that many clients will forget they have them on. Until the client gets used to having the extensions on, they may accidentally, absentmindedly rub their eyes. Be aware that this action will stress and even break the glue bond and even their natural lashes.
Discuss everything honestly with your client. Let them know what you will be doing and that it is a completely comfortable procedure. If they choose to not take your suggestions, don’t argue with them. Do as they ask (within the rules of safety). They will either love it OR they will decide at their fill in that perhaps they would like to try your suggestions after all. Either way, they will be happy and you will build customer confidence + loyalty.
Recommend to your clients to refrain from any + all caffeinated beverages prior to their appointment. On many people, caffeine makes their eyelids twitch (even if they don’t realize it) which will make your job harder.
Your client will be with you 1-2 hours. You need to make sure that they are comfortable. Have a pillows + blankets available for them. If you’re not using a lash bed (massage table is an affordable option), make sure their neck + knees are supported. Many people cannot lay flat and still for the length of time + if they start to get twitchy, your job will become ten times harder + will take you longer to complete application. Play relaxing music + make sure there are no obnoxious odors to bother them. Many clients tell me they look forward to their next appointment all day so they can lay back + relax. Many clients fall asleep + are totally refreshed when they wake up, not to mention GORGEOUS with their new fluffy lashes.
Depending on your clients wishes + your analysis of their face/eye shape, there are several different ways to apply lash extensions. Generally a natural look takes about 30 to 45 lashes per eye. (Also take the thickness of lash extensions into consideration). A full look will take about 45 to 60 lashes per eye + a mega full look will take 60-90 lashes per eye. Of course you can only apply as many extensions as they have natural lashes. Don’t be surprised when your client wants you to make her very sparse lashes very full + thick. You will need to explain to her that you can only apply as many extensions as they have natural lashes. However, you can make her very sparse lashes look fuller by interspersing different sizes + lengths throughout.
Fuller with the longest lashes in center of lid. Start with 8mm at the inner corners + place a few lashes to about 1/3 of the way across the lid. Place a few 10mm in between the 8mm starting about 1/4 of the way in from the inner corner + go all the way across the lid to the other corner of the eye. Place 12mm lashes in between 10mm lashes starting about the 1/3 of the way in from the inner corner, go across lid + stop about 2/3 of the way from the outer corner. If your client desires, you could also take the 12mm lashes all the way to the outer corner for a longer overall look. You can also place some 14mm in between the 12mm lashes around the center of the eyelid if the clients wants the most glamorous wide eye look.
Fuller + slightly longer look. Start with 8mm in the inner corners (shorter lashes are used at the inner corner to avoid pricking the eyelid skin when blinking) + place evenly all across the eye to outer corner. Using 10mm, apply in between the 8mm lashes. Repeat pattern with the same formula until 30-45 lashes per eye have been applied (this is just an approximate amount. Every client will be different, depending on their natural lashes)
Fuller with the shorter lashes at the inner corner to outer third of the lid + longest lashes at the outer corners. For the ultimate glamorous look, the cat eye beats all. It is not a look everyone can wear (best on eyes that are not round). Place 10mm C curl lashes starting near the inner corner ( place 8mm at the most inner corner) to about midway across the lid. Place some 12mm from midway across the lid to the outer corner. Place some 14mm D curl in between the 12mm to the outer corner. You could also do more 12mm D curl if the 14mm are too long.
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-3D volume lash fans : $11 per tray | 1000 fans
-12D mega volume lash fans : $16 per tray | 1000 fans
- L curl : $14 per tray | 1000 fans
- M curl : $14 per tray | 1000 fans
- spike fans : $15 per tray | 1000 fans
- adhesives : $25 per bottle
- lash cleanser : $16 per bottle
- super bonder : $25 per bottle
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