FAQ's for Lash Professionals

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

2) Write your manuals and build your curriculum. Once you have completed the educator training you will have all the tools and information you need to develop your own lash training course(s) or you can choose to license ours.

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.

There are no prerequisites to enrol in the Educator's Comprehension Course and earn your educator's certificate.

However, if you choose to apply for academy accreditation or purchase the Educator's Package (launching this summer) you will have to meet the requirements of academy accreditation.

In order to accommodate each educator's individual goals we have created three options for becoming a bonafide educator in the lash industry. No matter where you are in your career or what your aspirations are, we have a program to suit your needs.

OPTION ONE: Educator Certificate Only (No Accreditation).

OPTION TWO: Get Accredited Using Your Own Lash Manual(s).

OPTION THREE: Get Accredited Using the NALA Textbooks.

Learn more about each option on our SFLT page.

A manual is an instruction booklet; a step-by-step guide of how to do something. 

A textbook, such as the NALA Textbooks, is an all-inclusive compilation of content with educational purpose. It serves as a guide to the curriculum offered by schools. It is an extensive book of knowledge on every sector of that subject.

Lash extension training courses around the world typically use lash manuals to accompany the hands-on training that is required for teaching lash extension techniques to new lash artists. Beauty schools and lash academies across Canada, USA, and Australia are able to license the NALA Textbooks for their courses.

In most areas around the world there are no government requirements for teaching lash extension training courses. (Check your local state board and/or government websites for confirmation.) 

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.

If you are the owner of a lash academy (or aspire to launch your own academy) you can enrol in NALA School for Lash Trainers.

When you purchase Step One of NALA SFLT, you gain instant access to the Educator's Comprehension Course but you are not YET accredited.

Once you successfully complete Step Two of NALA SFLT your academy will be officially recognized as an accredited academy and earn its place on the NALA Global Directory.

Please note we do not accredit individual educators, we accredit the entire academy based on their curriculum(s) and student resources. 

Academy Accreditation by NALA School for Lash Trainers is a three step program.

STEP ONE: Become a certified educator.

Step one is the education portion of the program. Aspiring educators complete the NALA Educator's Comprehension Course; a three day training course to learn all they need to know to create accreditation-worthy lash courses.

STEP TWO: Apply for academy accreditation.

Step two is the accreditation application. Once participants have written their curriculums, implementing all the information and requirements learned in step one, they will purchase step two, fill out an online application, and submit their manuals for review.

STEP THREE:  Get listed on the NALA Global Directory.

Step three is accepting and utilizing the accreditation. Accredited academies will purchase step three to set up their annual renewals, receive their Certificate of Accreditation and the NALA Seal of Accreditation, and submit their profile elements online for www.nalamembers.com 

Accreditation must be renewed annually by updating (if applicable) and submitting your manuals for review each year. See renewal process in another FAQ down the page.

NALA SFLT Step One course has over 40 comprehensive modules which cover:

• How to teach effectively
• How to mentor students
• Which topics to teach
• How to develop your curriculum
• How to create and publish private online tutorial videos
• How to create and publish a private access website for your students
• How to write your manuals
• How to price your tuition
• How to create an effective course itinerary
• How to develop quality online training
• Writing a business plan
• Create your launch (or re-launch) strategy and timeline
• Website and SEO tips
• Marketing advice
• Public relations
• Effective and meaningful branding
• Growth tips (how and when to grow your academy)
• National and international expansion
• Legal considerations
• Copyright and trademark information
• and more . . .

The 3-Step Program to write your own manuals and apply for academy accreditation costs:

Step one is $1,525 USD to gain access to the online training and downloads.

Step two is $1,350 USD to gain access to the accreditation application and submit course manuals for approval.

Step three is $1,150 USD which is payable AFTER your manuals have been approved and will recur automatically each year for your renewal.

Also available in CAD. Prices are subject to change. Visit the information page for most current tuition prices as well as other program options.

You may purchase Step One to earn your certification without any obligation to purchase Steps Two and Three.

However, without earning accreditation, you will be prohibited from using the NALA name to promote your courses and you will not earn your place on the NALA Global Directory.

The course, whether online or on-campus, includes an abundance of information, guidance, resources and support.

You will gain instant and unlimited access, whether you enrol online or on-campus, to the recordings from our 3-day, on campus program.   

Modules included in the course:

• Which topics to teach
• How to teach effectively
• How to mentor students
• How to develop your curriculum
• How to create and publish private online tutorial videos
• How to create and publish a private access website for your students
• How to write your manuals
• How to price your tuition
• How to create an effective course itinerary
• How to develop quality online training
• Writing a business plan
• Create your launch (or re-launch) strategy and timeline
• Website and SEO tips
• Marketing advice
• Public relations
• Effective and meaningful branding
• Growth tips (how and when to grow your academy)
• National and international expansion
• Legal considerations
• Copyright and trademark information

Earn a certificate of completion, which will help you qualify for insurance as an educator.

Pre-written Table of Contents’ for Classic, Volume, Mega Volume & Lash Lift/Tint courses.

Academy accreditation checklists for Classic, Volume, Mega Volume & Lash Lift/Tint courses.

No. Step one of NALA School for Lash Trainers is the Educator's Comprehension Course. You will earn a Certificate of Completion, but not accreditation.

To earn accreditation for your courses, and get listed on the global directory, you must complete Steps Two and Three of NALA SFLT.

No. NALA Accreditation is never guaranteed, it must be earned.

BUT, if you are not successful on your first attempt a NALA team member will work with you to help you get your courses to accreditation status. Every applicant is entitled to one free reapply if needed.

We never turn anyone away! But applicants must be prepared to make changes to their curriculum and academy processes in order to meet NALA Standards.

The NALA Seal of Accreditation is not easy to achieve. NALA holds academies to an extremely high standard because we understand that education is the foundation of our entire industry.

To earn the NALA Academy Accreditation:

•  All of your lash related courses must meet the curriculum criteria (applicants are provided with a checklist in step one).
•  Your manuals must meet professional education standards regarding spelling, grammar, and information organization.
•  Your students must be able to follow and understand the content with ease.
•  Training manuals must contain very detailed, up-to-date information. Applicants are provided with a list of what needs to be included in the manuals.
•  All classes must have 1 qualified educator for each 5 students (class ratio 1:5).
•  Total amount of in-class instruction must be a minimum of 2 days and offer a timeline that allows students to have quality time with the instructor.
•  Graduates must have access to continued support and mentorship after earning their certificate.
•  A minimum of one year experience as a licensed (if required in your area) lash artist
•  Access to a classroom that meets NALA requirements
•  Academy must carry adequate insurance as an educational facility (not as a service provider).
•  A valid business license for each city you plan to teach in
•  Academy is required to offer a minimum of 12 hours of hands-on, supervised practice on a variety of live models (more than 12 hours if you are teaching combo classes with multiple techniques).
•  Qualified educators for all of your classes
•  A student to educator ratio of 5:1 for each class
•  All students must 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.
•  The academy must provide student kits containing all the tools and products the student will need to get started
•  And the academy owner must formally agree to the terms of participation 

The NALA Seal of Accreditation is the equivalent of earning Michelin Stars for a restaurant. 

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. 

Find full details about earning academy accreditation on our NALA School for Lash Trainers page.

The NALA Seal of Accreditation is the “Michelin Star” of the lash industry and is the highest possible level of achievement for a lash extensions academy or specialty training program at a beauty school.

NALA Accreditation is evidence that your curriculum will properly prepare your students for a successful career as a professional lash artist.

Other benefits include:

Your training academy will be recognized as an internationally accredited academy.

A listing on the NALA Global Directory (must renew annually to remain on the directory)

Your courses are promoted to the public as a trusted source for quality lash education.

You will receive an official Certificate of Accreditation

A digital copy of the NALA Seal of Accreditation

You will receive 50 gold foil stickers of the NALA Seal of Accreditation to apply to your students certificates (more available for purchase exclusively to our accredited academies)

Additional benefits with your 5 year renewal and 10 year renewal

You will receive regular industry updates via email to help you keep your training courses current (we do the research for you)

Access to a private forum where you’ll receive support, and encouragement

PLUS, coming soon  . . . . invitations to exclusive educators events and conferences.

The requirements for the NALA Academy Accreditation were developed using global research from the past 10 years. They are determined, and continue to change as the industry evolves, by the NALA Board of Advisors. 

Learn more about our processes and development HERE

The lash industry is constantly evolving and discovering new, better, more-informed ways of doing things. Because of this, accreditation expires each year. 

To maintain accredited status, review the annual accreditation requirement updates (sent to you via email every September) and update your curriculums accordingly before your expiry date.

Email your updated manuals to NALA within one week after to your renewal date. We will not review manuals before the renewal date. More details available in the Step One product online under the accreditation section. 

Your updated Certificate of Accreditation will be sent to you once your renewal fee has been successfully withdrawn. A digital copy of the certificate will be sent via email on the first Wednesday after your renewal date.

Each year (in September) you will receive an updated accreditation application checklist. Your manuals must reflect any changes made to the NALA requirements when you submit for renewal.

Included with each annual renewal:

• an updated Certificate of Accreditation.
• your listing on the global directory will remain active.

Included with your 5 year renewal:

• an updated Certificate of Accreditation.
• your listing on the global directory will remain active.
• your school featured in the NALA Newsletter.

• a commemorative plaque presented to you on stage at the NALA Awards Gala.

Included with your 10 year renewal:

• an updated Certificate of Accreditation.
• your listing on the global directory will remain active.
• a complimentary Classic Sponsorship Package for the NALA Awards Gala and Conference.

• a commemorative plaque presented to you on stage at the NALA Awards Gala.

Annual renewal for your academy accreditation is:

$1,450.00 + GST CAD or $1,150.00 USD 

These payments are set up as an automatic payment each year when you purchase step three of the program. You may cancel at any time. 

Prices are subject to change. Once accredited your price will remain the same provided you do not cancel.

Yes. Please email [email protected] to request more stickers and a team member will guide you to the appropriate purchase page. 

Your accreditation status must be active in order to purchase the seals. We limit orders to 50 stickers per order for quality control purposes.

We give you up to a year to write and submit your manuals after completing the educator's comprehension course but it can be done sooner. Your timeline depends on how much time you have available each week to commit to creating your curriculum. 

We are launching multiple locations in 2022. Subscribe to our email list to be notified of all of our future campus openings. 

We are currently accepting applications to be considered for our licensing program.

Contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about our licensing agreement and how to become a NALA School for Lash Trainers director.