If you have a hobby or skill in applying make-up and hair styling because you enjoy socializing and helping others beautify themselves, then you might be a good match for an eyelash extension technician! While in this profession, you serve clients who want to have longer, thicker and thicker eyelashes by attaching semi-permanent eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes. For that, you need to get certified and customers to be a successful technician.
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Part 1 of 3: Getting Certified
Step 1. Find out the regulations regarding certification to become an eyelash extension technician
Some states require you to be licensed as an expert in beauty, aesthetics, or health in order to become an eyelash extension technician. If you want to pursue this profession, seek information about the certification procedures prescribed by the local government.
Try to find out the regulations that apply by accessing the website of the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (Kemenkopukm) RI. Also, contact the training provider for information on this before enrolling
Step 2. Become a beautician or esthetician if this is required by your local government
Beauticians are licensed to perform hair, skin, and nail care. The esthetician is licensed to treat skin only. Find out what licenses you need to get certified to become an eyelash extension technician.
Make sure you understand in detail the government regulations regarding the certifications required for this profession, then look for beauty courses that open educational programs so that you can comply with these regulations
Step 3. Take a training program to master your skills as an eyelash extension technician
The first level of training provides certification after participants have mastered the basic skills of professional eyelash extensions. Usually, the training lasts 1-3 days online or face-to-face and the fee includes the material taught, false eyelashes, special eyelash glue, and an applicator that can be used after the training is complete.
In general, the training teaches knowledge about allergic reactions, how to maintain cleanliness at work, procedures for handling clients, and techniques for applying eyelash extensions
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Training costs vary widely, but are usually relatively expensive. Take time to find out information about the organizers and implementation of the training before transferring money.
Part 2 of 3: Gaining Work Experience
Step 1. Find a job at a beauty salon or clinic
Find out the location of a salon or beauty clinic that provides makeup, hair styling, hair and nail care, and other services including eyelash extensions. This step is an opportunity to gain work experience by serving clients who want to use eyelash extensions. In addition, you can meet people who are in the beauty business and willing to share their knowledge on how to start a career.
If you know the address of a salon that has already served eyelash extensions, see the owner or manager of the salon to ask if there are job vacancies. If the salon doesn't already provide this service, ask if you can work as a technician to serve clients who want to use eyelash extensions
Step 2. Serve as many new clients as possible
When you start work, you may make a mistake or disappoint a client so that he doesn't want to come to the salon again.
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Invite as many new clients as possible in the hope that they will become customers, and even continue to look for you in case you move to another salon or open your own salon.
Step 3. Create a business card, then share it with friends and acquaintances
Some salons make business cards for their employees free of charge for the betterment of the business of both parties, but there are also those who ask employees to print their own business cards that include the salon's address and phone number.
Place your business card next to the flyer on the reception desk near the salon entrance. Also, share business cards with friends and acquaintances
Part 3 of 3: Opening Your Own Salon
Step 1. Prepare a place to work
Determine the most appropriate location to work, for example at home or opening your own salon. If you want to work from home, set up a clean and professional-looking work area. If you're looking to rent a space, consider working with a beauty business owner (hair stylist or nail artist) so that the rent is shared and more clients can be served.
At your own salon, you will provide eyelash installation (false and extensions), while business partners serve clients according to their skills. If you want to be a sole investor and have a wide range of beauty skills, include eyelash extension services in your brochure as well as hair and makeup
Step 2. Offer a monthly plan or discounted price for the first visit
Turning new clients into customers can be done by charging very low prices for the first visit. Clients who are interested in using eyelash extensions because they are affordable make this a necessity. Well, the new client is already a customer!
Step 3. Distribute flyers and business cards
Leave flyers and business cards in several locations, such as coffee shops, pharmacies, or gift shops near the salon. Meet with the owner to explain that you are starting your own business, then ask if you can leave brochures and business cards.
Step 4. Ask friends for help so you can practice
The most effective promotions are testimonials from clients. Tell your friends that you provide cheap eyelash extension services, then leave some business cards. Ask them to provide your information and business card whenever you meet someone who wants to use eyelash extensions.
