The Lashe® Training Courses
Below are frequently asked questions and answers about The Lashe® Training Courses:
What is the advantage of taking a course with The Lashe®?
How do The Lashe® courses compare to other training courses available?
What is the advantage of being in a salon setting?
If taking the Beginner course, what type of skills or information do I need to have completed?
What do I need to qualify for the Advanced vs. Intermediate course?
What is the cost of the courses?
What is your cancellation policy?
Do I have to sign a contract or order any products from The Lashe® to participate in any of your courses?
What licenses do I need to offer lash extension service in my state?
What are the recommended travel/hotel accommodations, etc?
What is the training environment/class size?
Do I need to bring any materials/products to the Training Courses?
What time does the training start?
Do I need to provide my own models?
What material is covered in each course level?
Is The Lashe® Essential Kit included in any of the courses?
Do I need to purchase the Essential Kit for the Advanced or Intermediate courses?
Do you provide a certificate and are there any prerequisites?
What type of support do I receive after the course?
Can I submit photos for critique after the course?
What is the advantage of taking a course with The Lashe®?
The Lashe® courses were developed by experienced stylists and designed to teach artistry, technical skills and provide valuable hands-on experience. The eyelash extension application process is a highly technical skill based on fine detail work. The Lashe® educates for success. Our goal is to certify and graduate 100% salon-ready stylists that are capable of precision extension applications and well educated in the terminology and techniques used in the field. The goal is to master the same level of work and technique as the stylists at Salon Lashe® consisting of 200-300 lashes per eye for a 2-hour full set.
How do The Lashe® courses compare to other training courses available?
Our intensive hands-on training courses are designed to be the most comprehensive courses available. While learning the technical skills, design elements, innovation and artistry of seamless eyelash extension applications, The Lashe® courses also offer a one-on-one personal environment to teach and educate along the way.
What is the advantage of being in a salon setting?
The Lashe® courses are not only designed to perfect your artistry but also to place you in a salon environment. Training in this type of atmosphere allows you to observe proper client interaction between stylists and clients as well as proper client consultations and aftercare instructions. The education acquired through total immersion in the salon environment will hone and perfect your client interaction skills so that you will be a more effective communicator. The salon environment is a clean and sterile environment allowing you to learn how to set your work area up to be efficient and hygienic. Salon Lashe® also provides you with proper hydraulic beds that can be raised and lowered via remote control. This will ensure you have proper client height for proper body ergonomics. If you are not properly positioned you may, in the long-term, hurt yourself.
If taking the Beginner course, what type of skills or information do I need to have completed?
Prior to arrival for the beginner course, it is required that you have read all information online related to technique and product as well as have mastered the skill of isolation from working on a mannequin head and strip lashes.
What do I need to qualify for the Advanced vs. Intermediate course?
It is required for the stylist to send in photos of their work. We require photos from three different models including: before and after photos of eyes open and eyes closed with restorative patches on. The Lashe® will assess your skill set prior to arrival as well as remotely coach you prior to course. Once in attendance, we will assess your technical skills in person as well as your artistic level to see where your skill set lies on the spectrum to tailor the course to your technical needs and creative development.
What is the cost of the courses?
Please click the Training tab to see the cost of each course which includes supplies and model costs. There are absolutely no hidden costs.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please click the course of interest to see the cancellation policy.
Do I have to sign a contract or order any products from The Lashe® to participate in any of your courses?
No, there are no contracts to sign or ordering requirements of any products. The Lashe® believes that education is the key to a successful career. Our focus is to create master stylists with the knowledge on how to succeed. While being a leader in the industry, we are well educated and recommend the use of our products for quality and performance. The Lashe® is prepared to do a run through of all the products you currently have and advise on what else may be needed.
Which licenses do I need to offer lash extension service in my state?
Every state is different so it's best to call your State Cosmetology Board.
What are the recommended travel/hotel accommodations, etc?
The training salon is located in downtown Chicago, at Salon Lashe (SalonLashe.com), 34 E. Oak St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. Hotel: The Lashe® has a corporate rate at the Park Hyatt as well as The Thompson hotel. Please email us for details. Airports: The two major airports are Midway or O'Hare Airport and they are both equidistant from the salon. Most hotels also offer shuttle buses, but finding taxis or using Uber is also a convenient way to travel. We also have an extensive train and bus system. Restaurants/Entertainment: You will have access to many restaurants within walking distance as well as world class museums, top notch shopping on Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile, luxury retail shopping, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the famous Oak Street Beach, and other activities to do at the end of your class day. We recommend getting a good night sleep before every class day and leave the later hour activities after the class ends.
What is the training environment/class size?
The Lashe® has a class size of 2 instructors and no more than 3 students. The course covers technical and artistic skills. You will receive personal and one-on-one attention for maximum material retention. Because of the small class size, classes are often tailored to the skill level and needs of the stylist. If a stylist is progressing slower or faster on certain skills, the class can be easily augmented to fit their needs.
Do I need to bring any materials/products to the Training Courses?
The Lashe will provide models for the entire duration of the course at no charge. We ensure their prompt arrival and patience during the modeling. For your maximum development we do recommend that you keep notes at your place of business on challenging clients and difficulties experienced with types of lashes, eye shapes, etc. Please alert us as soon as possible, no later than two weeks prior to the course, and we will do everything in our ability to arrange model types you are experiencing difficulties with.
What time does the training start?
Training begins at 10am sharp. Often stylists come in 30 minutes prior to commencement of class to get settled in and ask questions.
Do I need to provide my own models?
The Lashe® will provide models for the entire duration of the course at no charge. We ensure their prompt arrival and patience during the modeling. For your maximum development we do recommend that you keep notes at your place of business on challenging clients and difficulties experienced with types of lashes, eye shapes, etc. Please alert us as soon as possible, no later than two weeks prior to the course, and we will do everything in our ability to arrange model types you are experiencing difficulties with.
What material is covered in each course level?
For all courses, technical and artistic skills are covered to varying degrees. Please review under the specific course information tabs.
Is The Lashe® Essential Kit included in any of the courses?
The Essential Kit is only provided to students attending the Beginner Course.
Do I need to purchase the Essential Kit for the Advanced or Intermediate courses?
No, however, we do require that you have been working with our lashes and adhesive for at least a month prior to the course. We try to cover as much material with you via remote coaching, which is included in the course fee, in an attempt to educate as much as possible prior to your arrival in class.
Do you provide a certificate and are there any prerequisites?
The prerequisites apply to the specific class you are attending. Post completion of the course you will receive a certification for the course you completed and the skills you have mastered that were covered in the class.
What type of support do I receive after the course?
After training, we consistently monitor your progress. Based on your performance during the course, instructors will give you feedback and guidance on any techniques that need to be worked on. An evaluation is given at the end based on the results. Also, The Lashe® follows up with all models you applied lashes to so that we can monitor the hold and placement and attachment. We also have you send in before-and-after photos a few weeks post class so that we may monitor your progress.
Can I submit photos for critique after the course?
Yes, in fact we encourage it. In our courses we teach you how to photograph your work and how we prefer you to submit photos. Most students submit photos on an ongoing basis. Unlike other companies, this service is complimentary.