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How to help clients who always wear lashes avoid traction alopecia
Traction alopecia is primarily caused by applying a pulling force to the hair, causing the natural hair to shed prematurely. Within eyelashes traction alopecia can develop if there is too much strain on the hair follicle of the natural eyelash, i.e....
Support Us in this year's Guild Awards
The Guild Awards of Excellence is back for 2018 and we need your help!  As you know, we pride ourselves on our excellent training, products and customer service. If you believe we deserve a chance of being shortlisted for one...
When should I get lash infills?
A full of set of lashes can look great for a couple of weeks, but naturally lashes will start to shed. Everyone’s eyelashes fall out at different intervals, but on average we lose around 42-70 lashes a fortnight. So, when...
GDL Top Tips
Our GDL training course has been expertly designed by lash loving professionals, however they are constantly experimenting with different techniques in order to give artists and clients the best results; Here are their Top Tips for a successful Gravity Defying...
Why You Should Be Offering A Lash Lift Treatment...
Although we live and breathe eyelash extensions, it’s not always the treatment of choice for some. If you have clients that aren’t looking for lash extensions, but want their natural lashes to appear fuller and longer, a lash lift is...
The Importance of Effective Lighting For Lash Artists

Effective lighting is crucial for applying and isolating eyelash extensions. Discover which professional lamp we suggest you buy for lashing under.

What Are Stickies and How Do I Avoid Them?
'Stickies' are an industry term for eyelashes that have become stuck together during an extension treatment. Stickies can occur when your client's natural lash has not been completely isolated, and/or you have not allowed the adhesive to dry properly before...
Spotlight On: Leading Lady Mel O'Reilly
We recently caught up with The Eyelash Emporium Educator Mel O'Reilly who is judging in Lash Games at Olympia Beauty this year. What will you be looking for when you’re judging at this year’s Lash Games? I was overjoyed to be...
The Oscars of the Beauty Industry are Here...the Guild Awards of Excellence '17 Have Launched!
The Guild Awards of Excellence is back for 2017 and here at The Eyelash Emporium we are aiming to make it 4 wins in a row! For the last 3 years, we have been honoured to receive the award for...
Introducing the Winners of Lash Festival 2016!
This year’s Lash Festival was a huge success with hundreds of lash technicians showing off their fantastic lash skills in three specific categories. The winners were decided by public vote. We've been catching up with all of the crowned entrants to...
How Much Can I Earn from Individual Eyelash Extension Treatments?
Eyelash extension treatments can offer a huge return on investment, meaning you can substantially increase your monthly earnings thanks to training with The Eyelash Emporium.
Lash Festival 2016 - The Countdown is On!
Lash Festival was first held back in 2013 with the purpose of celebrating the skills held by lash technicians across the world. The Eyelash Emporium has been involved since the beginning, hosting the festival and encouraging technicians of all levels...
My Training Day with The Eyelash Emporium - Jodie Rowland
At The Eyelash Emporium we love to hear what our students thought of their training and one of the lovely ladies that attended our Pinewood Studios training Academy recently got in touch to tell us how she felt about her...
Our Most Asked Questions...The Answers You Have Been Looking For!
What is the best eyelash adhesive for me? We spent almost 2 years with Europe's top adhesive chemist developing our Blockbuster Ultra Platinum Adhesive to have the best properties for experienced eyelash technicians. We knew that it needed to be not only the...
Top Tips for Ensuring your Clients Enjoy Long-Lasting Holiday Lashes
Holiday season is finally upon us and your clients are no doubt booking in for fabulous eyelash extensions in preparation for their time away. Make sure you inform them about the common holiday activities that can shorten the life of...
Congratulations are in Order for The Eyelash Emporium Advocate Melanie O'Reilly
We recently caught up with Melanie O’Reilly, Makeup Artist, Lash Technician and Beauty Therapist. Having been crowned South West Wedding Award winner for makeup and beauty services, Melanie has put her name on the map and is now hoping to...
Consultation Do’s and Don’ts
A consultation with a new client is the time when you can get to know them, find out what looks they want to explore and also make note of all necessary information you will need. Therefore, it is essential that...
How to Market Your Business
Whether you are brand new to the beauty industry or have been in the field for a long time, there is always a need for marketing when it comes to your business. By marketing your business successfully, you will bring...
Winner of ‘Best Supplier Specific Training’ for the 3rd year running!
We are delighted to announce that we have won the Guild Award of Excellence for ‘Best Supplier Specific Training’ for the 3rd year running! Our head trainer Donna Bell would like to thank the whole team, all of our trainers...
Would you like to become an Eyelash Emporium trainer?
We're Searching for the UK's Best Lash Educators to Join our Training Network Have you got what it takes to become an Eyelash Emporium Trainer? Increasing demand for our award winning courses means that we're searching for the best of...
Training to be a Lash Technician: Case Study 3
If you have been following my journey to becoming an eyelash technician, you will know that I recently completed my second case study and was relatively happy with the results. After sending my images to Donna my trainer I received...