Accreditation Requirements
Minimum Requirements For Full Training Program Accreditation
Class sizes: Class must have 1 qualified educator for each 6 students. (Class Ratio 6:1)
Insurance: Academy must carry adequate insurance as an educational facility.
Hand-on Practice: It is required to offer 8 - 12 hours of hands-on, supervised practice on a variety of live models.
Certification: It is required that all students successfully pass an exam (written, oral or observed) before receiving a certificate. If they do not qualify for certification, systems must be in place to help them achieve certification in the near future.
Training manual: Must contain very detailed, up-to-date information regarding:
Health and Safety
Self Care
Allergies and Sensitivities
Contraindications
Client Consultations
Client Aftercare
Lash Hygiene
Lash Growth and Shedding
Product Knowledge
In-depth Detail About Pro Lash Adhesive
Step-by-Step Application process(es)
Lash Fills
Extension Removal
Lash Designs
Treatment Room Set Up
Proper Room Ventilation
Business Advice
Getting Clients
Client Retention
Legal Considerations
The information in the training program is graded using the 5 page NALA Accreditation Checklist.
The program must achieve a minimum of 80% to earn The NALA Seal of Accreditation.
Class Schedule: course must be at least 2 days long and should offer a timeline similar to this example:
Day One:
9:00 am: Fundamentals. Health & Safety Information. Products. Classroom setting.
12:30 pm : Lunch
1:00 pm: Practice with a mannequin head to become familiar with tools and products.
2:00 pm Model 1 arrives. Student completes a consultation, confirms her findings and design intentions with the instructor, begins prep. Confirms she has prepped correctly with instructor, begins application. Instructor may supervise up to 6 students this way as each student will be ready to begin at slightly different times. When complete, student gives model aftercare instructions then prepares for a new model by decontaminating her tools and workspace.
4:00 pm Review models results, decontaminate tools and prepare for the next day.
Day Two:
9:00 am: Model 2 arrives. Student completes a consultation, confirms her findings and design intentions with the instructor, begins prep. Confirms she has prepped correctly with instructor, begins application. Instructor may supervise up to 6 students this way as each student will be ready to begin at slightly different times. When complete, student gives model aftercare instructions then prepares for a new model by decontaminating her tools and workspace.
11:30 am: Model 3 arrives. Repeat the process.
1:30 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Model 4 arrives. Repeat the process.
4:00 pm: Educator’s feedback. Exam. Q and A. Certification Ceremony.
Support After Certification: Graduates must have access to continued support and mentorship after earning their certificate.
Other Certification Courses
Extended Learning Courses, such as an Add-on Volume Training Class, Lash Lift/Tint Course, or additional training courses are accredited differently as they have pre-requisites to qualify. These smaller courses may be submitted for NALA Accreditation and will be processed according to their unique content.
Approval is NOT guaranteed. The NALA Seal of Accreditation must be EARNED.
In the event that your curriculum does not meet accreditation requirements, you will be granted three months to make the necessary changes and resubmit your application without additional fees. This includes one re-apply only.
