From Passion To Profit; Mastering Eyelash Extensions UK

It’s hard these days to find a style of business where you can just do things on your own terms and live by your own rules with no questions asked. Wouldn’t it be great to have a side hustle that gives freedom where you don’t have to worry about schedules or how you’re going to be able to fit everything into one day? 

There’s plenty of side hustles and avenues for you to explore but none that will give you the same amount of high demand and freedom as building your own eyelash extension business. This could be just one of many side hustles for you this summer. Starting up this type of business, or even beginning it as a hobby can seem very daunting at first if you don’t know the proper tips and tricks. Here, we will clarify any grey-areas, answer any questions and give you the boost you need on how you can set up your own successful eyelash extension business in the UK.

Starting Up Your Business

If you have a huge passion for beauty and want to turn it into a lucrative venture, starting your own eyelash extension side hustle could be a hugely rewarding choice. With such a growing demand for eyelash extensions over the last years, this industry is fantastic for beauty enthusiasts to unleash their creative and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Of course no one expects you to be the very best on your first few attempts. There are many different ways to practise before you start lashing on clients and real people, as without the correct practise or training it can be dangerous. Lash heads are available to purchase on most online stores like Amazon and Etsy which can allow you to practise for hours on end different types of lash maps and styles of lashes that you want to achieve. 

Eyelash extensions definitely bring in some good money as a side hustle once you are properly set up but you will have to make some investments in the very beginning if you want to be successful in the long term. This means undergoing training, watching YouTube videos and practising as much as possible, having friends and family around to support you who may let you practise your looks on them is always very handy too.

We’ve put together a list for tips and tricks as well as some general inventory you may need to be a highly skilled eyelash technician and make your side hustle the one that everyone is talking about:

Equipment & Tools You May Need

When setting up your own eyelash extension side hustle it’s important that you have all of the necessary high-quality tools to ensure safety and satisfaction from your clients. The most important ones will include, eyelash extensions in a variety of thicknesses, curls and lengths, adhesives, tweezers, under-eye patches/pads, lash cleanser, micro brushes and disposable applicators, lash tape, lash glue remover, magnifying lamp, lash curing fan, sanitising products and lash shampoos. 

Social Media

One of the biggest and best ways to set up any business nowadays is by advertising yourself online on different social media sites. Setting up a website or even different pages via Instagram or Facebook can allow people not just in your local area but up and down the country to know about what you’re doing. Branch out to different creators who do the same trade and ask for tips and tricks, most beauticians are nice enough to help you when you’re just getting started up. Make sure your social media presence is friendly and warm, cover your page in various pictures of your lashing technique, what type of services you offer, how long the average set will take you and what your prices are (keeping prices low when you are just starting up can help attract more customers). Having an online presence can certainly make all the difference in the amount of customers your side hustle will get.

Where To Work?

One of peoples favourite things about working in the lashing business is not that you just work to a personal schedule but that you can work wherever you want to. Lash beds are available for purchase on most online beauty stores for reasonable prices and are foldable and portable. If you’re looking for something less expensive and more casual though, lashes can be done from the sofa of yours or anyone’s home! Most people want mobile lash techs and in today’s busy day in age you could even be lashing from other peoples living rooms!

Legal Certificates

If there is one important thing when it comes to eyelash extension work it’s making sure you have a legal certificate to back you up should anything go wrong while you are lashing. It’s not to say that you need one but a qualification to say that you are fully trained and know what you are doing is certainly more reliable for customers when coming to visit you. You can access eyelash extension courses online a variety of which can be booked in and completed within a day. You can also choose from a whole range of different types of courses, from the classic lashes and party lashes to the more complex hybrid and russian lashes. These courses will teach you how to do it safely, how to map your lashes perfectly and what products might be best for you to use. 

Managing Work and Play

The amazing thing about having your own side hustle is that you get to choose clients and work on terms that suit you and your lifestyle. That’s why this particular side hustle could be just what university students who are struggling to find the time to split between studying, working and socialising need. Being able to manage your time and your day to your preference is truly a blessing and will allow you the freedom to work around your day instead of having to work everything around your job.  

Keeping An Eye On Those Trends

Just as with everything in the beauty industry, it’s important to keep up with the latest trends in the eyelash world. Times are forever evolving from people wanting more natural lashes like the classic lash look to now the more modern look of fuller, more fluffy Russian lashes thanks to the appearance of them on our TV and media. Most lash techs also offer various offer add on services such as LVL treatments which involves tinting and perming the natural eyelash to give you a more natural look that often may last longer than eyelash extensions; some may also offer eyebrow transformations such as waxing, tinting or laminations. 

With so much going on and such a high demand it’s an excellent business to get into. 

Customers Returning And Good Customer Service

Lash technicians all across the globe will tell you that one of the best things to see is having a loyal client base behind you. Educating yourself to have good customer service skills, responding to messages and reviews and ratings will lead to you being more trusted and reliable. Being able to do just what people ask for and exceeding their expectations will also score you some extra points. This type of side hustle is one that is definitely fun and light hearted and if you work hard at it can be something that you can reap the rewards of financially.