The beauty industry is booming, and with services like eyelash extensions, eyelash lifts, and eyebrow lamination in high demand, there has never been a better time to start your beauty career.
So if you’ve been dreaming of financial independence, creating your own hours, carving out your niche and building up a towering book of the most amazing, happy clients, this is your time.
And even better? You’ll also be helping people to enhance their natural beauty and build their confidence.
Talk about a win-win.
Let’s learn about getting started!
Earning Potential in Eyelash Extensions and Eyebrow Lamination
As a savvy entrepreneur, you understand how important it is to continuously improve your skills, stay on top of trends, and make informed decisions about which services to add to your portfolio. So, you may be asking: “Should I add eyelash extensions or brow lamination to my service menu? What’s the market like for these services, and what do I need to succeed?”
The good news is—it’s easier and more lucrative than you might think.
The Lash Industry Career Growth Potential Within the Beauty Industry
As of 2023, the global eyelash extension services industry is sized at $1.1 billion (USD) and is expected to grow to $2B by 2032.
The popularity of lashes is no surprise. People are embracing beauty that looks natural and authentic. With their versatility, range of materials, and variations in size from natural to glam, eyelash extensions are perfectly positioned to help people achieve timeless beauty and express themselves through glamour trends, all at once.
Eyelash Extension Technicians Are Generating the Most Revenue
The majority of the eyelash extension market’s revenue—approximately $900M—is generated by beauty salons, spas, and other professional establishments. This means trained technicians who provide lash extension services are driving significant sales.
This could be you! The demand for professional eyelash extension application is high, and the industry growth is showing no signs of slowing down.
Growing a Lash Extension Business
One of the beauties of eyelash extensions is their repeat business model. Lashes are not meant to last forever, so clients will return regularly for fills, giving you the opportunity to build a loyal clientele.
Stats from a study on the Global Eyelash Extension Industry show:
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Approximately 70% of eyelash extension clients return for fill appointments every 2-3 weeks.
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About 55% of eyelash extension clients recommend the service to friends or family members.
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Approximately 25% of eyelash extension clients combine their extensions with other lash treatments such as lash lifts or tints.
Social Media Can Generate Even More Eyelash and Eyebrow Lamination Clients
If you're savvy with social media, you could grow your client base even faster. A Harvard Business Review survey found that 55% of women look for beauty professional recommendations on social media before making a purchase decision. If you're comfortable asking clients to snap before-and-after photos, you'll have an easy way to show off your work and increase demand for your services.
Getting Started in Lash Extension and Eyebrow Lamination Services
If the market growth projections, and the ease of growing your business aren’t exciting enough, you may be extra excited to learn just how easy it can be for you to get started - from education to launching your lash extension services.
Let’s break down the steps to becoming a lash extension and eyebrow lamination pro.
1. Invest in Top Eyelash Extension and Brow Lamination Education
Whether you’re just beginning your education, or are looking to learn and perfect more advanced techniques, Sugarlash PRO has a wide range of courses to uplevel your lash and brow lamination skills.
Best of all? You could pick a course for FREE when you buy a kit, during our Buy a Kit, Get a Course promotion, which runs until March 31, 2025.
Here is a roundup of the best eyelash lift, eyelash extension and eyebrow lamination courses for beginners:
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Get started with Lash Lifting: In the Lash Lift Collective Course you’ll learn how to transform natural lashes without the use of extensions. Adding professional lash lift to your service menu will expand your client base to people who might not want a traditional lash extension service.
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Learn how to Apply Classic Eyelash Extensions: Our Classic Extension Course covers everything from foundational knowledge through to advanced technique for Classic (or 1:1) lash application. Plus, learning and implementing the skills learned in The Classic Extension Course will give you the foundation to learn advanced techniques taught in our Volume and Mega Volume Courses.
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The Brow Lamination Course: Whether you’re looking to expand your services to include eyebrow lamination, or would like to kick off your aesthetic career with this popular service, the Brow Lamination Course contains everything you need to get started.
2. Start with Quality Lash Extension, Lash Lift and Eyebrow Lamination Kits
In a career where you’ll be judged on the quality of your work, making sure that you learn from top-notch professionals with high-quality products will ensure that you launch your new business from a position of strength.
Sugarlash PRO makes getting started easy by offering all-in-one kits that contain everything you need to start lashing.
Bonus: Buy a Kit, Get a Course. From now until March 31, 2025, select a free course when you purchase a qualifying kit.
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Full Lash Lift Kit: The Full Lash Lift Kit includes everything from reusable shields to sodium bromate-free solutions. This comprehensive kit is perfect for beginners and professionals alike.to PRO.
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Full Classic Lash Extension Kit: Sugarlash PRO’s Full Classic Lash Lift Kit gives you a comprehensive collection of products, hand selected for everyone from beginner to PRO.
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Full Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Kit: Kick start your career with two incredibly popular services. Our Full Lash Lift Kit+ Brow Lamination Kit gives you everything you need to get started in lash lifting and brow lamination, including our award nominated, skin safe formula. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this kit contains everything you need.
Tip: Pair this kit with either the Lash Lift Collective Course or the Brow Lamination Course.
Step 3: Build a Profitable Career in Eyelash Extension and Eyebrow Lamination Services with a Strong Brand
With over 160,000 artists around the world (and counting) offering Sugarlash PRO products, we’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in this business.
From industry changes, pain points and strategies for success to laying out everything you need to succeed in launching your business, and even how to start offering retail sales, we’ve got you covered.
A strong start for your lash and brow service business must include a strong skillset and quality products. But after this point, there are a lot of creative (and fun) ways to build your business. It all starts with determining what your brand vibe and feel will be. For example, are you edgy or classic? Bring your brand to life every business touchpoint, such as your:
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Customer experience (we call this your Lash Love Language).
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Lashroom set up.
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Social media presence.
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etc.
Sugarlash PRO is Here For Every Step of Your Eyelash Extension Business Journey
Providing top-quality products is only part of the equation. At Sugarlash PRO, we know that your success is our success, and that’s why we’re here to support you with the best education, tools, and resources in the industry.
As part of our global community of lash professionals, you'll receive ongoing customer support, rewards, and access to exclusive resources designed to help you thrive in your career.
Start Your Dream Eyelash Extension and Eyebrow Lamination Career Today
Your next beauty business not only has the potential to change your client’s lives - it can change yours too. As an eyelash extension and eyebrow lamination technician, you have an opportunity to live life on your terms, build your dream career and truly play a pivotal role in your clients’ lives.
So don’t wait—start your dream lash career today!
Take advantage of our limited-time ‘buy a kit, get a course’ offer and unlock your potential.
Shop lash extension kits selection, including eyelash lift kits and eyebrow lamination kits today.
Your dream career awaits, and Sugarlash PRO is here to help you get there. Every step of the way.