Starting A Lash Business Part 9: How to Become A Lash Trainer

What Do You Need To Do To Become A Lash Trainer?

It’s very common for lash technicians to move into teaching as their career progresses. The eyelash extensions industry is built on community and education, so it’s no surprise that many professionals go on to become successful lash trainers and lash educators. Qualifications from eyelash extension courses open many doors, and applying lashes is only part of the journey.

From classic lash extensions and hybrid lashes to volume lashes and Russian volume lashes, experience is key. So how do you become a lash trainer in the UK?

Do You Need To Be Qualified Lash Tech To Be A Lash Trainer?

Yes. While this wasn’t always the case, today it’s essential to be a fully qualified lash technician. This is why researching the right eyelash extension course or lash extension training course is so important.

Being trained in eyelash extensions is one thing, but working professionally as a lash tech gives you real insight into day-to-day challenges. Whether you specialise in classic lashes, hybrid eyelash extensions, Russian lashes, cluster lashes, or individual eyelash extensions, hands-on experience allows you to confidently guide your students through real-world scenarios.

You’ll also need a teaching qualification. A PTLLS course (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) is required and relatively quick to complete. It prepares you to deliver professional lash courses and lash training programmes effectively.

With a teaching qualification, you can gain accreditation for your lash courses, allowing you to offer certified eyelash extension courses. This enables students to work as insured lash technicians, offering classic eyelash extensions, hybrid lash extensions, volume lashes, and Russian eyelash extensions.

Lash Course Training Materials

Once qualified, you’ll need training materials for your eyelash extension courses. This includes a professional training manual and supporting resources such as lash mapping guides, lash extension aftercare advice, and client consultation and record cards.

These materials must be professionally prepared and approved by your accreditation body. Your manual should cover both theory and practical skills, including lash styling, hygiene, lash products, and correct application techniques, ensuring your lash training course delivers real value and meets accreditation standards.

Building Your Lash Extension Kit

Providing a full lash extension kit isn’t mandatory, but product recommendations are essential for any lash trainer.

A professional lash kit may include eyelash glue, lash glue, eyelash extension glue, lash tweezers, eyelash tweezers, under-eye patches, micropore tape, eyelid tape, jade stone, lash shampoo, eyelash shampoo, lash cleanser, eyelash primer, eyelash brushes, and lash serum.

Additional tools such as a lash pillow, mannequin head, airtight glue container, and hygrometer are also valuable for teaching professional eyelash extension application.

If you trust a brand like London Lash, recommending their professional lash products and explaining why they perform well helps students build confidence in the tools they’ll use in their own lash businesses.

Did You Know?

London Lash offers a Training Academy Scheme with ready-made lash extension kits, ensuring students begin with high-quality lash products, plus exclusive discounts for both trainers and students.

That’s the process in a nutshell. It’s recommended to work as a qualified lash technician for at least two years before becoming a lash trainer, and to continue investing in advanced lash courses.

Strong experience across classic lashes, hybrid lashes, volume lashes, and Russian lash extensions will make you far more appealing to students choosing a lash training course.

Being a lash trainer is incredibly rewarding. You’ll mentor future lash technicians, build long-term professional relationships, and shape careers within the lash industry — so if you’re considering it, it may be the perfect next step.

Did you know that when you train with London Lash, you can pay for your lash courses using Klarna or Clearpay? On your lash course day, you’ll also receive 30% off professional lash products and a lifetime 10% student discount.

Want to know more? Check out the rest of the series! 

Part 1: Picking the Best Course For You | Part 2: Associated Costs with Starting Up | Part 3: How to Price Your Treatments | Part 4: Which Policies You Should Introduce and Why | Part 5: How to Get More Bookings | Part 6: Using Social Media for Business Growth | Part 7: Should You Expand Your Treatment List? | Part 8: What Else Can You Do With A Lash Qualification?