Locks Lash Blog

#143 HOW TO SAVE/LOOK AFTER YOUR BUSINESS DURING LOCKDOWNS

With much of NZ and Australia STILL (bloody) in lockdowns, we wanted to help you in different ways to ensure when you DO re-open, (because you will and all of this bollocks WILL be over SOON) that it is...

#141 What these Locks Lash Mums did to survive lockdown with kids

With the world being in and out of lockdowns for the past year and half ( I know 😳), it's kind of felt like we're all going through the stages of a really, really shitty breakup; first shock & denial,...

#138 WHY YOU SHOULD START/KEEP GOING AS A LASH TECH

Maybe you are in the process of learning lashes and finding it harder than you thought, or maybe you have been at it a while and have hit a difficult stage, or maybe you are trying to decide if this...

#137 ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF GLUE ISSUES

Yo, Derik here. This is a quick blog to touch on an issue I hear every so often from people with glue problems (believe me, I've heard EVERYTHING). 5 SECOND SCIENCE LESSON: Let’s review quickly on how glue works. We’ve got...

#135 - LOCKS LASH FOUNDERS START TO NOW

Here's the real and raw of it my business journey! I tell this in hopes of inspiring you a little bit that setting your mind on something is achievable. In the height of my salon career I owned three salons...

#134 - Spray Tanning & Lash Extensions. Can you do both?

Once upon a time, a brand new lash technician couldn’t figure out why on earth her lashes weren’t sticking to her client’s natural lashes. She lashed in her big, beautiful previously-spray-tan-only beauty room and was doing everything by the book....

# 132 DIARY OF A (now experienced) LASH TECH (PART 2)

*Alyssa trained with Locks Lash a few years ago and we have been following her progress. This is part 2. She has gone from doing her first lash training with Locks Lash, to being fully booked, to now employing 2 extra staff...

Indoor Plants Help Humidity In My Lash Room?

Debunking Lash Myths Yep, We're Talking about how Plants, Humidity & Air filtering affect retention Please note all sources of information are quote at the end of this blog You are well aware that plants increase the aesthetic...

#129 - Top 6 Content Tips for a Top Insta Feed

We have some fun tips for you GET EXCITED! Whether you're totally new to the lash world, or a seasoned pro, it's a simple truth that social media is a very beneficial tool to harness! We want you to have...

#128 - MYTH BUSTER! The truth about Lash Lift and Brow Lamination

We love a good myth buster. We've discussed some of the myths surrounding pro-made and pre-made lashes, now it's time to dispel the confusion around some lash lift and brow lamination myths. #1 A lash lift only lasts...

#127 - MOST LASH TECHS SHOULD DO THIS BUT MOST DON'T! (for getting clients)

This is one of the most old school kinds of marketing… One that is often overlooked... And one that works really well for lash techs! Letterbox drops!! Basically, putting a little flyer in someone's letterbox. The reason this...

#126 - MYTH BUSTER: Pre-Mades vs. Pro-Mades. What's the Difference?

HOW PRE-MADE FANS ARE MADE! Let's cut straight to the chase. There are different types of lashes and it can be overwhelming when learning the ins and outs of each. What are they? How are they used/applied? Why do two...

#125 - LASH DICTIONARY: Do You Know The Lash Lingo?

We've developed the Locks Lash Dictionary so you can come to one place to keep yourself up to date on all the Lash-Lingo. Consider this your one-stop shop for all terminology we're using all the time in our industry. It's really...

#124 - So... What's Our Story?

Well, let's start at the beginning of it all with the story of Adam and Eve......also known as Jess and Derik husband + wife who bought Locks Lash in 2013 and ran the business by themselves for years! They had a little...

# 123 - WAXING - You NEED to know these DOs and DON'Ts!!

WAXING. LET'S GET STRAIGHT TO IT! Things to do before waxing: 1) Exfoliate - This helps to remove the outer layers of the skin. By removing the dead skin on the surface, it helps to ensure the skin is nice and clean...

# 122 - Waxing & Threading: I can earn HOW MUCH Extra?!

Waxing & Threading - I can earn HOW MUCH Extra?! You're already lashing 3, 4 or 5 clients in your 8 hour work-day. Check out what you can earn on top of your lash income just by adding a wax...

Offer Waxing or Threading?

Not sure which one to offer? Read on and get the benefits so you can make the best choice for you! With social media these days, there's always going to be people who recommend waxing over threading, and threading over...

Waxing & Threading - Where did it come from?

The Origins of Waxing & Threading As a lash & brow tech, it's nice to be able to perform a killer treatment for your clients, but it's even better if you can pass on some fun/interesting knowledge about the service...

#117 WHAT INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN A LASH & BROW GROWTH SERUM

It’s rather easy for cosmetics companies to slap up a few before & after shots and make bold claims that their product will work miracles. We’ve all heard of photoshop, and false advertising, so how would you know if the...

# 116 LASH CONTENT IDEAS & INSPO

Thinking and then making up what to post on your social media can be exhausting and time consuming! We have put together a few top ideas of what you should and should not be posting on your business...

# 115 HOW TO STAY BUSY AFTER THE XMAS RUSH

Leading up to Christmas you may have seen a boom in your business and it may be that January is traditionally a much slower month. But it doesn’t have to be that way! The answer to being busy is... PROMOTION!...

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