TheJournal Notes from the chair. Progressive Lash Pro Watford

The
JournalNotes from the chair.

Honest, practical notes from Siân. One side for clients, one side for lash artists.

For clientsFor lash artists
Written between appointments, not by a content team.

Everything here comes from the chair: what makes a set last, which style suits which eye, what to do before a holiday or a wedding, and for lash artists, the mapping, removal, retention and business questions that come up in the course. Choose your side below.

Classic, hybrid or volume: which set is whichEyelash extensions have become a staple in the beauty industry, and the three main techniques, Classic, Hybrid, and…Read →Why some sets last and others do notA successful lash set isn't just about what happens in the chair. It's about what the client does next, which is why…Read →Lash extensions are the low maintenance optionThere's a common assumption that lash extensions are high-maintenance. I'd argue the opposite, and here's…Read →Looking after your lashes when you are busyBusy clients are the best clients, as long as you give them a routine that actually fits their life. Here are the…Read →Lashes on holidayThere's nothing better than stepping onto a plane knowing your lashes look effortless. A bit of planning before and a…Read →Bridal lashes, for the day and the photographsBridal lashes now are all about looking like yourself, on the best day of your life. Subtle, refined and timeless is…Read →
Lash mapping, properlyLash mapping is where science meets art. It's the quiet process that happens before a single extension is applied, and…Read →Removal is part of the jobWhen we talk about lash extensions, most of the conversation is about application. But there's one step that doesn't…Read →What social media does to client requestsInstagram, TikTok, and Pinterest aren't just where clients get inspiration, they're where trends are born. Here's what…Read →What training changed for meWhen I first enrolled in a lash extensions course, I had no idea how profoundly it would change my life. What started…Read →Building a client base that staysRepeat clients are the life of your business. Anyone can book a first appointment, but the artists who last are the…Read →Client communication, and the mornings that go wrongLast month a client arrived a day early, at 7am. I hadn't even had my coffee. That small mix-up reminded me that even…Read →Choosing tweezersYour tweezers are like an extension of your hand. Trying to work with the wrong pair is like trying to paint a…Read →Shock curing, and how to avoid itEarly in my career I learned the hard way how lash remover reacts when water gets involved. It turns back into a liquid…Read →