FAQ's for Lash Professionals

Some areas have regulations in place which state that you must have an esthetics diploma or be a licensed cosmetologist or similar. Find out the laws in your area before enrolling in a lash training course.

​Once you have determined that you qualify to earn your certification, do your research to find a reputable program. Tuition for a quality course can be a big investment. You need to know the course you choose will properly prepare you for a career in the lash industry. Don't let price or location be your deciding factors. Your education is the most important part of your exciting new career as a lash artist. Take your time, shop around and compare schools.

Courses offered by a NALA Accredited Academy have been reviewed and approved by the association. You can find a list of NALA accredited academies on the directory www.nalamembers.com 

Start by visiting your federal governments website. Search for topics such as personal services regulations, control practices for personal services, infection prevention for personal services, legislature for personal service businesses, etc. If your country is divided into provinces, states or counties, search your local state website for regulations as well. Some good search keywords include "personal services", "esthetics", "legislature", "health services", "regulations" and other similar terms.

​Although many governments may not have a list of regulations specific to eyelash extensions, lash services fall under the same category as other esthetic services such as waxing, facials, lash tinting, and more. Review the requirements for those services and accommodate those regulations in your business.

Your insurance provider will request a certificate or diploma as evidence that you are qualified to provide the service you are offering. They will be looking for some form of confirmation that you are unlikely to cause harm to a person or become subject to legal action. The more evidence you can provide that shows you are a low risk, the lower your premiums should be.

If you are an individual lash artist you can join the membership and apply to become an 'Accredited Member'.  

When you purchase membership you gain instant access to all the perks but you are not YET recognized as an 'accredited' member.

Once you successfully pass the application process you will be officially recognized as an accredited member and earn your place on the NALA Global Directory.

NALA Members must meet all NALA standards and demonstrate safe and accurate application skills.

​The Membership Application process consists of a written exam, as well as a video demonstration and photos of your work. A formal certification is not required to apply for membership.

​Members are bound to NALA's strict Professional Guidelines and NALA Code of Ethics. Please review these policies carefully before joining the membership. Failure to comply to NALA Professional Guidelines and NALA Code of Ethics will result in dismissal from the membership.

Membership proudly makes a statement about your dedication to your professional integrity & practice.

Aside from highlighting your professional credibility, NALA Membership has many perks.

Members gain exclusive access to videos and workshops which help grow your business.

​Your name and details about your business/services are listed on the NALA Global Directory.

​Members receive industry updates and important news delivered directly to their email account.

​Members are entitled to discounts and/or VIP access to all NALA hosted events.

Members are invited to join our private members-only forum.

​Members participate in members-only events throughout the year.

The decision to expand is one that requires patience and research. 

​Some lash artists choose to grow once they are consistently fully booked three weeks in advance.

​Some choose to grow when they realize they are missing out on the opportunity to grow their client list due to lack of time. This is when a lash artist might consider taking on an employee.

​Sometimes a lash artist decides she has outgrown her space and it is time to move to a larger studio and hire more staff.

​There are important factors to consider before deciding if it is right for you. Such as;

What will your new overhead costs be in a new larger space?

How much will it cost you to have employees? (There is more to it than just their wage or commissions)

​NALA wants to help you with all of your business goals!

You can find helpful information and workshops to guide you to success in the NALA Membership. Visit the NALA Membership Page to learn more.

1) Enrol in the NALA School for Lash Trainers to gain an abundance of information, guidance, resources and support as you create your curriculum.

2) Write your manuals and build your curriculum. Once you have completed the online or on-campus training you will have all the tools and information you need to develop your own lash training course(s). 

3) Apply for accreditation by submitting your training materials to NALA for review.

Once approved for Academy Accreditation:

• you will qualify for insurance. 
• you will be recognized as an internationally accredited academy.
• you'll receive your certificate of accreditation.
• you'll receive gold stickers of the official NALA Seal of Accreditation to apply to your students certificates.
• your academy will be listed on the NALA Global Directory (must renew annually to remain on the directory).
• NALA will promote your school to the public as an approved education facility.
• you will receive regular industry updates via email to help you keep your training courses current.

In most areas around the world there are no government requirements for teaching lash extension training courses.

The insurance companies, however, require a formal qualification as an educator. The certificate earned through the NALA School for Lash Trainers is accepted by most insurance companies around the world.

Good to know: If you wish to teach in a formally recognized, fully accredited, beauty school, there are requirements in many areas, such as the Certificate 4 in Australia, or the PTTSL (or City & Guilds Award in Education & Training) in the UK. But those qualifications are currently not required for offering a certification course in lash extensions. 

Disclaimer: ALWAYS refer to your local education board for confirmation of qualification requirements.