How Lash Techs Can Sip Their Way To A Successful Career!
Two things that we’re BIG fans of here at London Lash, are saving time, and looking after ourselves. It's why we write blog posts about how you can save time and still slay your lash extensions sets. Another way we're here to help is with our large capacity double-walled tumbler we've introduced to the London Lash Accessories collection!
Our new tumbler will not only look cute on your lash trolley, but also ensures you always have something hydrating to hand, and keeps your drink cool for up to 6 hours!
Dehydration can cause a lack of energy, inattentiveness and irritability just to name a few things - and none of which are desirable qualities in a Lash Tech! Staying hydrated really has an impact on so much, including your relationships with staff and clients, and the quality of your work. So when it comes to staying hydrated as a Lash Tech and business owner, it’s kind of a big deal!
While we all know water is important, it can feel a little… boring sometimes, so here are a few ideas on how to stay hydrated whilst keeping it interesting!
If you're short on time but you like your hydration to come with a side of sass, add some fruit to your water!
When you pour in your water, add some ice, and pop in some of your favourite fruits for extra flavour!
Some delicious fruit combinations include:
- Lemon slices and halved blueberries
- Orange slices and slightly squashed raspberries
- Strawberry and cucumber slices
- Lime slices and slightly squashed mint
Or, if you've got some free time and you're feeling extra fruity, you can create some of your own tasty fruit juices instead!
Strawberry Lemonade
To create this sweet strawberry concoction you'll need:
- 65g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 75ml fresh lemon juice
- 475ml water (filtered or coconut water works best!)
- 2 tbsp honey
- A pinch of sea salt
Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse for about 30 seconds, or until the strawberries are pureed. Then just add some ice and enjoy!
Faux-jito
For the perfect safe for work take on a classic cocktail you'll need:
- Juice of one large lime
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Half a Tbsp Honey
- 375ml Soda water
- A pinch of sea salt
Add everything to your cup with ice and stir, letting the ice bruise the mint a little to release the flavour. A refreshing drink for warm summer afternoons.
A Cos-NO-politan
Beat the heat this summer with a yummy work friendly cocktail:
- 350ml Cranberry juice
- 150ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed, if you can!)
- Juice of half a lime
Add all of the ingredients to your cup, a dash of ice and you'll be living your best Carrie Bradshaw life!
And lastly, would we even be Lash Techs if we didn’t suggest some kind of coffee?! While this cup isn’t best used for hot drinks, we can talk you through how we make cold brew lattes and iced coffee at home!
This cold-brew works best with ground coffee beans, so if you have a cafetiere this one will be an instant fave, but you can also make this with granulated coffee in a pinch!
Grind your coffee beans or take a scoop of coffee as you normally would and add it to your cafetiere. Instead of adding boiling water, add some cold water from the tap or using a water filter. Cover it and then leave in the fridge overnight before stirring and straining the coffee. (If you’re using instant coffee, add a spoonful as normal and put into your cup with cold water, stir and leave in the fridge until the granules are all dissolved)
In the morning, pour your cold brew over ice and you’re good to go! If you’re in the mood for a latte, use half the coffee and save the rest for later/tomorrow, pour over ice and top up with any milk you like. Add any sweetness or syrup to taste.
And before you say it, no - coffee isn’t as dehydrating as we’ve previously been led to believe, it’s a myth! So you can stay hydrated and caffeinated all day, every day, just so long as it doesn't make your hands shake.
If you'd like to see more of our tips and tricks for how you can make lashing a breeze during the summer, then you can check out this blog post for how to work with your lash glue in summer, or this one with aftercare advice for how your clients can look after their eyelash extensions during the summer for the ultimate lash retention.
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