01
ITEMS YOU'LL NEED TO START
• What's in your starter kit
• Essentials you'll need to buy on your own
• Recommended products that are optional
02
LASH MATERIAL TYPES
• Classic Mink
• Siberian Mink
• Silk
03
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
• What lash extensions are
• Certification standards
• Services (classic, hybrid, volume, lash bath, removal)
04
EYE ANATOMY
• Eyelash Anatomy
• Eyelash Structure
• Lash cycle
• Stages of lash growth
• Lash Shedding
05
LASH 101
• Diameter (classic, hybrid, volume)
• Length
• Curl
• Material
06
STYLING
• Ethnicity
• Mapping
• Eye Shapes
• Lash Placemen
07
RETENTION
• What is it?
• How to improve
08
ADHESIVES
• Types
• Ingredients
• Humidity
• Room Temperature
• Storage
• Usage
09
EYE EDUCATION
• Medical Eye Conditions
• Patch Test
10
CONSULTATION
• Good Candidate
• Bad Candidate
• Explaining Client Rules
• Aftercare Tips
• Risks
11
LASH APPLICATION
• Prepping (cleansing, priming, shaking glue)
• Taping methods
• Holding tweezers
• Stickies
• Isolation
• Picking up an extension
• Direction
• Fluttery eyes
• Fanning
• Misting
12
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION
• Classic
• Hybrid
• Volume
13
LASH REFILLS
• Banana peel method
• Foreign refills
14
REFILL APPLICATION STEPS
• Classic
• Hybrid
• Volume
15
STEP BY STEP REMOVAL
• REMOVAL PROCESS
16
BRANDS/ORDERING SUPPLIES
• High end vs. cheap
• Back-up inventory
• Bulk & save
• Where to buy
17
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Personal hygiene
• Workspace
• Sanitization
• Recommended sanitizing products
18
LASH ARTIST HEALTH
• Posture
• Eye care
• Apparel
• Eat healthy & hydrate
• Rest
19
PROFESSIONALISM
• Workspace
• Being presentable
• Training and Qualifications
20
RESOLVING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
• Fall/spring shedding
• Lifestyle
• Personal error
21
PRICING
• Beginner vs. intermediate vs. advanced
• Add-ons (lash baths, removals, coloured lashing, spikes)
22
SCHEDULING
• Business hours
• Booking
• Setup timing
• Deposit
• Late/cancellation policy
• Pre Appointment reminder
23
MARKETING
• Lighting and photos
• Social media
• Website
• Business cards
• Giveaways /collaborations
• Influencers
• Word of mouth
24
QUIZ
• 100 quiz Questions
• Answer Sheet
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Lash Extensions
By Isabelle Cummings - lashesbyizzyy
@lashesbyizzyy
Welcome from Izzyy - My Lash Journey
Hey queen! ...
I'm Isabelle, but you can call me Izzyy. I started lashes because I wanted to empower women to feel confident and beautiful every day — and honestly, to build a business I love from home.
Over the years, l've learned all the tips, tricks, and hacks to make lash application easier, faster, and more flawless. This guide is packed with everything I wish I knew starting out, so you can skip the mistakes and glow up your skills fast.