Dreaming of becoming a lash tech? Whether you’re ready to ditch the 9-5 or want a flexible side hustle, lash artistry is the perfect career for women who want freedom, creativity, and financial independence.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through how to become a lash technician in the UK — step by step — and help you avoid the mistakes most beginners make.

Step 1: Understand the Role of a Lash Technician

Being a lash tech isn’t just about applying lashes — it’s about creating confidence, building trust, and running your own business. You’ll become:

• An artist

• A client care specialist

• A content creator

• A business owner

 If you’re passionate about beauty and crave independence, this might be your dream career.

Step 2: Choose the Right Lash Training Course

 This is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Many online lash courses are low in value, hard to follow, and don’t offer ongoing support.

Here’s what to look for in a quality course:

• Teaches Classic, Hybrid, and Russian Volume techniques

• Includes step-by-step demos and assessments

• Offers feedback and ongoing support

• Covers business, marketing, and client care

• Is fully accredited so you can get insured

At Bluebell Beauty Academy, I created The Ultimate Lash Artistry Course to give you everything you need to feel confident, qualified, and supported from day one.

Step 3: Get Accredited & Insured

 To legally take clients in the UK, you need an accredited certificate and valid insurance. After completing your course, you can get insurance through providers like:

• ABT

• Salon Gold

• Insync Insurance 

My course is fully accredited, so you can apply for insurance and begin working as soon as you complete your training and assessments.

Step 4: Practice Your Skills

No one is perfect on day one. Use models (friends/family) to build your confidence. Inside my course, you’ll submit video practicals and receive personalised feedback, so you’ll know exactly how to improve before working on paying clients.

Step 5: Set Up Your Beauty Business

Once you’re confident in your skills, it’s time to set up shop.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Register as self-employed with HMRC

• Decide your pricing

• Set up online booking

• Create client policies & forms

• Start marketing on social media

The course includes a Bonus Business Module that walks you through this step-by-step — including branding, pricing, Instagram tips, and more.

Step 6: Start Getting Clients 

With the right training and support, building a client base is easier than you think. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to:

• Attract your dream clients through social media

• Get rebookings and referrals

• Create content that builds trust

• Grow your beauty business with confidence

Ready to Start Your Lash Career the Right Way?

If you’re serious about becoming a lash tech and want expert guidance, flexible training, and long-term support —

Enrol to The Ultimate Lash Artistry Course now.

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You’ll all the tools you need to become a successful lash artist and start your dream career. 

Ready to start your journey? Enrol here✨