Beauty and fitnessEvenings and weekendsTraining, a licence where required, and supplies
Start a lash extension business
To start a lash extension business, complete lash training and get the licence your state or country requires, decide where you work, such as a rented room in a salon, and set treatments with clear times. Then let clients book a full set or refill and keep a record of each client’s lashes and patch tests.
At a glance
- You start with
- Training, a licence where required, and supplies
- Time
- Evenings and weekends
- Where you work
- A salon room, a licensed home studio where allowed, or a shared space
- Who pays
- Clients who come back every few weeks for refills
- Check first
- Cosmetology or esthetics licence rules, patch test practice, and insurance
How to start a lash extension business
- 1
Train and get licensed
Many US states require a cosmetology or esthetics licence for lash extensions. Check yours.
- 2
Choose where you work
Renting a room in a salon is a common start before a studio of your own.
- 3
Set treatments and times
Full sets and refills of different styles take different lengths of time.
- 4
Patch test and record
A patch test before the first set, and notes on curl, length and glue for every client.
- 5
Book the refill before they leave
Refills every few weeks are the steady part of the work.
The app that runs it
Treatment booking, client records and aftercare pages. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.
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Questions about starting a lash extension business
- Do I need a licence to do lash extensions?
- In many US states, yes: a cosmetology or esthetics licence. Rules differ by state and country, so check before you take clients.
- Can I do lashes from home?
- Some places allow a licensed home studio that meets salon rules; others do not. Check your local licensing board.
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