Locks Lash Blog

RTO/Accredited Courses vs Private Training
In the realm of education and skill development, the choice between private training and government-sponsored training is often a challenging decision for many when looking for a training course. While both options offer opportunities for learning and growth, private training...
Why Salon Memberships are about to take over!
In the world of self-care and pampering, nothing beats the feeling of stepping out of a salon with fresh lashes, a dazzling manicure, or a rejuvenating facial. However, indulging in these luxuries often comes with a price tag that can...
Why adding more services to your business is a better idea than you think!
Why adding more services to your business is a better idea than you think! Adding more services to your business is actually a great and reasonably easy way of getting more customers and more revenue. There are three straightforward reasons this...
Should I really offer Body Contouring in my salon?
Written by Master Trainer Bubblz In the pursuit of self-improvement and confidence, many clients seek out ways to sculpt their bodies and achieve their desired look. While traditional methods like diet and exercise remain effective, advancements in beauty technology have...
Should you perform a foreign refill? 🤔
Today, we're tackling one of the most controversial questions in the lash biz: Should you, a talented lash artist, refill someone else's lash extension work?
Body Contouring Machines | Which one should I use?
In our extensive research to put this course together for you, we tried many different machines. Subsequently we have a graveyard of machines at Locks Lash!In Australia prices range from $35,000 to $1,000 for a Body Sculpting machine.We tried ones...
STAIN Brow tint - Help and solutions to common problems
Want your STAIN results to look this good? Keep reading! As with anything, there are things that can go slightly off when doing this service. Let’s cover some of the main ones. Why is the tint patchy? If your tint...
STAIN? Hybrid Tint? Henna? - Brow Tint types
There has been a lot of talk recently about different tint options when it comes to brows and lashes. Let’s talk about traditional tint, henna, hybrid tint and stain. The original tint for hair is undoubtedly henna. It comes from a...
Essential Lash Supplies for Future Techs: Lash Tweezers and Types
Picking the right eyelash tweezer and lash supplies can be a daunting exercise with so many varieties available. We’ve made it easier for you to find the perfect tweezer, that suits your lashing ability, hand and style of lashing. To...
STAIN vs. HYBRID DYE vs. REGULAR TINT - Know The Difference
STAIN, the new kid on the block, is taking the brow industry by storm and for very good reason. STAIN is a highly pigmented and rich brow colour formulated to give your brows an intense and defined shape. Great for clients who...
Social Media is NOT where the majority of your customers are coming from!
Written by Jessica Brown, owner of 3 successful salons First lesson! - Chill out on social media! You are not alone in being stumped about social media! What do I post? It’s just another thing I HAVE to do! We hear so many...
What is Formaldehyde & should you be worried?
Written by Derik - the Lash Nerd  What is Formaldehyde? I just got off the phone with a lash tech who had questions about formaldehyde. Her concern was mostly about a client of hers. This client was pregnant and was...
HOW I MESSED UP NOT FOLLOWING TRENDS
Written by Jessica Brown, Founder of Locks Lash   I was just sent some super interesting statistics on lash & brow trends from Google Trends. The amount of people searching ‘brow lamination’, ‘lash lift’ and ‘brow tint’ continues to go up...
NASAL SPRAY - CURE FOR ALLERGIES TO LASH ADHESIVE??
Can nasal spray be used for allergies to lash adhesive? There has been a recent trend of people applying Flonase (a brand of nasal spray) to their eyelids before getting lash extensions. They do this because typically they are allergic to...
The two most successful things I did in my salons to boost them! (Written by Jessica Brown, Founder of Locks Lash)
Written by Jessica Brown, Founder of Locks Lash The two key, fundamental and powerful tools to use to get your salon (or any business) to expand are... *There is also a Free Downloadable Exercises booklet that goes with this blog,...
BROW LAMINATION FAQ’S
Can you fix uneven laminated eyebrows? Yes you can, however, you want to avoid doing this correction right away on a freshly laminated eyebrow. Clients sometimes have a stronger follicular direction on one brow or in sections of their eyebrows....
Lash Lift Troubleshooting
Lash lifts, the new trend on the block, a great alternative to Eyelash Extensions with retention lasting up to 8 weeks. If you haven’t jumped on the trend train and upskilled to this gorgeous service, this is your sign ✨...
What order should I do my brow services in?
Brow Lamination, Brow Wax and Hybrid Tint You have a client who is booked in for a Brow Lamination, Brow Wax and Hybrid Tint, but you are not sure what order to do the services in and why they should...
Can I get my Lash Extensions wet? 🌊
Can You Cleanse Your Lashes Straight Away?/ Can I get my lash extension wet? 💧 Myth - You cannot get your lashes for 24 hours after a fresh set of eyelash extensions 🫢  How many of you have heard this...
What's the best way to get started in the Beauty Industry? 💁‍♀️
Okay, so you’ve had an idea or are drawn to the side of Tik Tok and Instagram with satisfying lash and brow content. Trust me, I could spend hours watching these beautiful videos over and over again 😍 So now you are wanting...
Why I Stopped Offering Discounts 💸
Written by Bubblz 🫧 | Former Lash & Brow business owner and now Locks Lash's Master Trainer Are you currently offering discounts to attract new clients during your slow periods in business? Are you getting the desired results in offering these...