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Turn Your 2021 Visions Into Reality with GladGirl

Hello, Lash Lovers! We are well into the New Year now, and with it a fresh round of hopes, wishes and intentions. I’m sure many of you have made a resolution or two, or at least wrote a To-Do list. 2021 is the perfect year to truly focus and transform your vision of hopes and […]
Wednesday Wink – Who Trained Your Trainer? And Other Things to Know About Your Training

What makes a great lash training? For those of you who are thinking about getting trained in lash extensions, here are a few things to look for. Where Did the Trainer Get Their Credentials? What I mean is, who trained them? Did they get certified? Most trainers have been working behind the chair for several […]
Wednesday Wink – Safety and Sanitation in Your Lash Business

I have been blessed with an amazing apprentice in my practice. I think apprenticeships are such a great opportunity to train people on all the different aspects of running a lash business. One of the initial challenges is getting past the subject matter that can be really boring to do but is required nonetheless. Safety […]
From the Manual: Classic Application of Eyelash Extensions – Pt 2 – Working With Clients

Welcome back to From The Manual our complete series on the application of Classic eyelash extensions. In this blog post, I’m covering best practices for working with clients. Client Saftey in Eyelash Application Client consultation, care, and aftercare can make or break a successful eyelash extension business. Client safety should be your priority at all times. […]
From the Manual: Classic Eyelash Extension Application – Pt 1 – Lash Products Overview

In the 30+ years I’ve been creating lash looks for clients, there have been major advancements in lash technology. Throughout each innovation, I’ve found it helpful to come back to the basics, which is why I’m dedicating a 5-part blog series to the classic application of eyelash extensions. These articles will be based on the […]
Wednesday Wink – How to Choose an Eyelash Extensions Training Course?

Have you been thinking about adding lash extensions to your service menu? Lashes have been around for a long time and are here to stay. This is a beautiful service to offer your clients. In just a short time in your chair, you can transform your client from having short sparse lashes to having full and fluffy lashes […]
Cosmetology School – The Biggest Takeaways In My Journey So Far

Hi there, everyone! So I am now a third of the way complete with my cosmetology training, and let me just say that it hasn’t been a walk in the park by any means. It’s not because I’m struggling academically, but everything else around me is still out-of-whack. I’ve had to hop around from job-to-job […]
Wednesday Wink – Note These Conferences and Trade Shows For Salon Professionals in Your 2019 Calendar

With the holidays just around the corner, we get wrapped up in taking care of our clients. This time of year we are at full steam working to get all our wonderful clients’ appointments filled. With schedule changes and hours that seem to melt into one another, it’s a joyous and hectic time of year. […]
Cosmetology School – Don’t Just Dream, Chase Your Dreams Until You Catch Them!

I’ve always been a dreamer with an artistic soul. Unfortunately, however, dreaming doesn’t pay bills, and neither does being an artist (for the most part). So, after I got my bachelor’s degree in screenwriting, I spent the longest time flailing about from one unfulfilling (and none screenwriting-related) job to the next. I had gone from […]
Wednesday Wink – My Journey to Becoming a Lash Extensions Educator

I get asked quite a bit about how I became a lash extension educator. Mostly, the questions sound something like, “What makes you so qualified?” or “How did you get to be a certifier?” Well, I am here to shine some daylight on all those questions and more. In this article, I will be explaining […]