Things to have as a beginner lash tech

When you’re just starting as a lash tech, you may easily get overwhelmed with the list of things you

need to equip yourself with. There are loads of professional eyelash extension supplies on the market

these days and it can be difficult to spot which ones to start with.

We wanted to simplify it for our beginners out there and give you a list of the main items you need at

this starting point of your lashing career. A lot of the things you see, like the gadgets and the pretty

things can all be purchased later. Such tools definitely won’t make or break your lashing career. In this

blog post, we’ll help you gear your lash supplies up as a beginner lash tech in the industry.

Ring light

Actually, any light that is bright enough to help you see those tiny hairs is okay. But it’s highly

recommended to use a ring light for it evenly distributes the light. Most ring lights also have different

LED settings that allow you to control brightness and tone. This makes a big difference, you don’t want

to miss any of those lashes or start straining your eyes!

Lash bed

Out of all the lash supplies we have on his list, this may be the bulkiest. However, while it says “lash

bed”, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a lash bed. For starters, you can just go for a chair or a bed of

some sort for your clients to sit or lay down. In my own experience, I used a zero gravity lawn chair for at

least a year before I could afford to upgrade and that’s ok! As long as you have something comfortable

for your clients to lay on, this should work!

Lashes

Of course, a huge part of your professional eyelash extensions supplies is the eyelash extensions

themselves! BUT what you don’t need is an entire line of lashes from 9mm-18mm in lengths. You can

start with 3-4 trays of single lengths or start experimenting with mixed trays. Once you get to the point

where you’re buying too many mixed trays, it’s time to start grabbing those single lengths. Don’t jump

the gun and get too many at first because you may end up having some that would just collect dust

because you don’t use them.

Adhesive

Adhesive is the most important thing you need. You need to do the most research on this – from the

retention to ingredients. Some glues may be too strong, so make sure you get latex free glue that

doesn’t have high fumes. Additionally, getting glue that fits your hand speed as well as your climate is

crucial. Sometimes, this may take some trial and error to see what works for you, but its well worth it.

Invest in high quality latex free glue.

Remover

If you’re applying lashes, you need to be able to take them off too. This goes hand in hand with your

latex free glue! Get yourself an easy-to-use remover that works well with your style, May it be gel or

cream. Whatever your preference is, grab it!

Tape

Tape is so underrated as an essential. But the truth is, tape is your best friend and you NEED it! It’s so

versatile that it has many different uses for a set – taping bottom lashes, taping top lashes for layering,

taping the lid in different directions to see the lashes better or even taping your jade stone so you don’t

have to soak it in acetone later. It’s a multipurpose product and you need to have that on hand.

Pads

This one is needed but yet optional. It’s all about personal preference because some were trained with

them, some without them. Some train with tape instead and at that point, it’s a nice extra. It’s good to

have these in your lash supplies especially in the beginning if you’re not used to taping yet because the

pads can save you in a situation.

Mannequin Head

Practice at your own pace – anytime, anywhere! This is why we believe a mannequin head is essential.

Most lash techs had to only practice on people as part of their training no matter how bad it was. A

mannequin head will lift you from the pressure of making a person upset. No need to bug your friend or

wait for a client just for you to practice your lashing skills. This is a beginner’s staple!

Jade Stone / Glue rings

As for these two, you don’t really need both to start. You just need 1 and that’s totally up to you on

which one. It’s a personal choice but either of them is definitely essential. Because where else are you

supposed to put your glue?

Primer/cleanser

Just like the jade stone and glue rings, you can just choose one between a primer and cleanser. No need

to have both. Most lash artists have both because you can apply primer and cleanse but in terms of

necessities, you could always stick with just a primer. You need to make sure you’re cleaning your

clients’ lashes in some way to create that clean base. If you think your primer is not enough, then you

can always add a cleanser.

Micro Swabs

A lot of starting lash artists tends to pass on micro swabs as a part of their lash supplies. This is how you

apply your remover and how you can slide the lashes off more efficiently. Also, you need these to apply

your primer properly from root to tip.

Mascara Wands

Point blank – a set is not complete until you brush it out. You need to make sure your lashes are not

stuck together and if you brush and they tug, this only means that you did something wrong. So you

need to be thorough in brushing your lashes and keeping them separated all the time. This is why

mascara wands are very essential.

This may or may not seem like a lot of items but from a professional lash tech’s perspective, there are A

LOT more you could get. These are just your basics. Most of the time, these lash supplies are included in

your training. Don’t be overwhelmed by all the tools and products you see out there! You can create

the most beautiful sets with the bare minimum. Once you start experimenting and getting into the

grove of your own style, you can always expand your professional eyelash extension supplies.