A lash tech is a licensed or specially trained beauty professional who applies individual synthetic lashes to a client's natural lashes to enhance their appearance. If you ask me, a lash tech is so much more. In my 6 years of being a licensed lash tech, I have been a confidant, a friend, a therapist, and a safe space for my clients. I have been privileged to service over 300 lash angels and I know they would all agree.
What Is The Role Of A Lash Tech?
As a lash tech you have many roles. A perk of being a lash tech is the ability to make your own schedule. Whether you're an early bird or prefer a later schedule, you'll find clients that can fit into either. My day usually consists of fills and full sets. Fills take less time than full sets. Full sets require you to place individual lash extensions to 90-100% of the client's natural lashes. Fills require you to lash 40% or more of the natural lashes.
I have been able to take up to 8 clients per day depending on the service that is requested. It is important to have a mini consultation with all your clients at the beginning of their appointment. This ensures you both have an understanding of what your client is requesting. I have had the same clients for the past 6 years. Each appointment feels like I'm spending time with an old friend. It is important as a lash tech to have good conversational skills. It is also important to try and read whether or not your client wants conversation or to relax during their appointment.
Lucky for me, the majority of my clients enjoy listening to true crime podcasts just as much as I do. At the end of the day, I check the inventory of my lash supplies. This helps me stay fully stocked with everything I need to have a successful day. Then I fully sanitize my lash suite and prep it for the next day.
What Are The Benefits Of Being A Lash Tech?
There are so many benefits of being a lash tech. Below are my favorite things:
- I have the ability to make my own schedule
- I get to decide the price of my services
- I get to handpick my clientele
- I have built many relationships
- My business is a reflection of myself
- I have had the ability to make a great living
Which Personalities And People Make The Best Eyelash Technicians?
Anyone can be a lash tech! The most successful lash techs I've seen are friendly, empathetic, have a good sense of humor, and are great listeners. Being a lash tech isn't just about the services you provide, it is who you are as a person. This will reflect in your clientele and the enjoyment you have in your day to day responsibilities.
What Are The Cons Of Being A Lash Tech?
There are few cons to being a lash tech. These cons can be avoided by using preparation and care.
- Occasional hand/wrist pain
- Back pain
- No health insurance benefits
- Challenges of anyone who is self employed, for example, tax preparation, no 401k, no paid vacation, etc.
Is Being A Lash Tech Worth It?
Being a lash tech is 100% worth it. There is a reason I have continued to do this for over 6 years. Being in this industry I have craved perfecting the art of my work. I love doing this so much that I am constantly wanting to level up and make my work better than it has ever been.
I am now an educator and have been able to teach over 100 in-person Light Heart trainings. There are so many different paths you can take in this industry, and there is always a clientele that will appreciate what you choose to specialize in.
Being a lash tech has helped me grow as an individual and I have a "job" that I can say I wholeheartedly love.