The correct way of studying Eyelash Extensions is to receive live hands-on training from a practicing artist. Although there are online training options available these alone do not adequately prepare students to work as effective eyelash technicians. A proper Eyelash Extension training course should include a live and in-person experience with the master artist. The course should cover theory, infectious disease prevention and control, eye physiology, and live model work.

Every region, province, state or municipality has its own rules governing aesthetics and personal service settings. Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to your local health authorities to determine the requirements. In many municipalities in the province of Ontario, Eyelash Extension professionals need only a business license and a site inspection by the municipal health inspector, and no specific license is required.

To become a Certified Eyelash Extension Technician ("Lash Tech") you may sign up for a live in-class course offering by an experienced technician. It is recommended to choose an instructor with several hundred clients and verifiable, quality results. Choose a preferred training resource who offers 6 months of ongoing support and additional guidance. Be sure that your training is not limited to working on a mannequin alone but also includes live models that are supervised by the master lash technician. Your training resource should also have verifiable online ratings that prove their client service abilities. While lashing is a technical aesthetic skill, it is first and foremost about client service. ​ Once you have enrolled, signed a training agreement, and paid the cost or deposit you should start planning to attend. This means arranging to take up to 2 days off work or existing studies. You should also start to find your models well in advance.

As a rule of thumb, students can expect to pay $1,000 per day of learning for most aesthetic courses, plus any specialized equipment. A standard Eyelash Extension Training course complete with live instructors and models can cost from $1,000 to $1,900 or more for up to 2 days of live instructor training. Some eyelash extension trainees may choose to continue their training under various academies and other master artists to further enhance their skills. Every trainer is unique and every course curriculum offers take-aways that are different. For this reason, many Eyelash Extension instructors invest several thousands of dollars into perfecting their skills.

With adequate Eyelash Extension training a Lash Tech can: > Offer the service to friends, family, and neighbours > Start their own beauty business > Join an existing beauty spa or salon

Lash Technicians in larger Canadian population centres can charge over $1/minute of their time for applying eyelash extensions. For full or Russian volume sets a lash tech can charge over $200 per new set. The fastest and most efficient lash techs can make up to $7,000 per month. This depends on speed, efficiency, quality of work, and of course marketing.

Eyelash extension training is for anyone who: Is passionate about client service Has an eye for detail, excellent vision and a steady hand Has unwavering patience Is willing to market themselves and commit to high-quality work product