You're lounging at home in your PJs, scrolling through Instagram, when BOOM — you see a bomb lash set you did. It's YOUR work and YOUR photo. But not only is it posted on someone else's account, they haven't credited you. What do you do?
Every day, lash artists and companies, big and small, face the issue of stolen creativity. Whether it's a lash picture that's been poached on Instagram, an idea for a course that's been copied, or a product formulation that's been "borrowed", it's important to know what situations require a response or action — and what exactly to say or do.
It's a thorny issue, so we decided to wade into the messy world of defining whether imitation truly is a form of flattery — or whether it's a malicious action that hurts the bottom line. We asked our experts to weigh in on the right ways to respond.
It's a thorny issue, so we decided to wade into the messy world of defining whether imitation truly is a form of flattery — or whether it's a malicious action that hurts the bottom line. We asked our experts to weigh in on the right ways to respond.
1. Pick your battles
"Ugh! I’m sure we all have experienced this — if you haven’t, then you likely will at some point in your career. There is nothing more annoying than putting in tons of thought and work into something, then having someone come along and claim it as their own efforts. But, at the end of the day, I like to pick my battles carefully and this is something that I feel doesn’t deserve too much of my time or energy. If someone is using my content and not giving credit, I will politely address the issue and leave it at that."
- Kristen Wade, LashPRO Educator
- Kristen Wade, LashPRO Educator
