Locks Lash Blog

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...
What are hybrid toners and how does this change the game?
What are hybrid toners and how does this change the game? So you’ve seen we’ve released some Hybrid Tint Toners and you are probably thinking ‘What the heck are these, and why do I need them?’ 🤷‍♀️ Great question, toners...
How to get longer lasting lash lifts
If you can deliver exactly what the client wants, that almost guarantees you their loyalty & their word of mouth. Helping you to sustain and expand your business. So, what does the client want? A quick, cheap service? well... maybe, but...
How to create Policies and Procedures for my Beauty Business
The dreaded time of creating your policies and procedures, this can be a tricky thing to get your head around, yet is incredibly important to have as a part of your business 📈 Due to legalities, I cannot tell you...
Hey YOU - I appreciate you! ❤️
I need to say something important: I really love our customers; Like a lot!  💁🏿‍♂️ I thought I’d just spill some RN thoughts with you that are circling my head… Why do you guys post content on Insta about products...
WHEN SHOULD YOU CHARGE FOR A FULL SET INSTEAD OF A REFILL?
Infills vs Full Set, when the line is blurred and you are unsure what to charge 🤷‍♀️ First things first what are your charges for your full sets and refills? Working out these prices are based on the amount of...
CAN YOU DO YOUR OWN EYELASH EXTENSIONS?
We know you've thought about it 👀 How many of you have opened Tiktok or Instagram Reels and the first thing that pops up is someone doing their own eyelash extensions? I know I have. My first thought when I...