I know what you’re thinking: Is being a lash tech in the beauty industry an affordable and sustainable career? The answer is yes, you can make six figures or more as a lash tech. Of course, this depends on what you are pricing your services at and how many clients you take a week. Let’s figure out how many clients you would need to take and at what price to make six figures as a lash tech successfully. Keep in mind that this is going to be your gross income before taxes and expenses. Additionally, when calculating their net profit, self-employed lash technicians must consider business expenses such as equipment, inventory, staff salaries, and office rent.
How much should you charge your lash business clients?
The price of lash extensions will vary in different areas and destinations. In Arizona for example, I have seen lash artists charge up to $375 for a complete set of eyelash extensions. I have also experienced lash techs charging as little as $80 for the same service. This is all based on the quality and expertise of a lash service. The reputation and quality of a lash salon can significantly influence the pricing structure of different lash services. Investing in your lash career (i.e., advanced lash training) is important. The better your skill is, the more you can charge your clients. Decide on a figure in your head of how much money you would like to make in a year. Now, let’s calculate just how many clients you will need to take to achieve that financial goal.
How many new clients should you take?
The answer is simple: How many lash clients do YOU want to take? One of the most wonderful things about being a lash tech is deciding how many days a week you want to work and what services to offer. With that, you also get to choose how many clients you take. If you have specific financial goals, then this number can vary.
Let’s do some math. Let’s say you want to make at least $100,000 in your first year of doing lash extensions. 100k x 12 months is $8,333. Now, we divide $8,333 by 4 weeks, which is $2,083. This means you will need to be making at least $2,083 dollars a week to reach that goal. If you were to take 30 clients a week, you would need to charge no less than $69 per client. If you were to take 20 clients a week, you would need to charge no less than $105 per client. If you were to take 15 clients a week, you would need to charge no less than $139 per client.
By diversifying your service offerings to include lash lifts and brow services and selling aftercare products, you can generate more cash and enhance the overall client experience.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you could work 3 days a week with five clients a day and reach your goal of making $100,000 in your first year of doing lash extensions. Attracting new clients plays a huge role in achieving financial success, as it helps grow your client base, start your lash studio, and ensures a steady stream of income. Adjust all the math we did to fit your work schedule and personal goals. Many people think you need 100 clients to have your books full to make enough money to sustain a preferred lifestyle. That is the furthest from the truth. You saw it here just now. You could take 30 clients and be on track for your financial goal. You can make six figures as a lash technician if you invest the time into making your client experience and skillset the best. It won’t happen overnight, but this goal is completely attainable if you put in the work and build a business that attracts loyal clients. Offering add-ons, such as lash lifts and aftercare products, can further enhance your income potential as a lash tech and enrich the client experience.