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207. Mo Hamil of Lash Out Gives Insights into Salon Ownership

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We love salon owners! We say this all the time on our show that they are the unsung heroes of our industry. Lash artists look up to brand owners and t...

206. BTW...It's Okay To Quit

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about how nothing good in life comes easy...in fact, my great things come from great sacrifice. Our hope was to encourage you to h...

205. Derik Hayes Shares What It Took To Grow Locks Lash Into an Australian Leading Brand

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many paths to success in our industry and one of those paths is growing a successful lash brand. Since the pandemic hit, I've seen more...

204. Don't Quit!

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going with building your business? Is it still a side hustle? Are you where you want to be? Is it costing more or taking more time than ...

203. Dina Streltsova Gives Insights into Stacy Lash and the Lash Industry

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have been holding onto this episode for over a month as our guest Dina Streltsova lives in Ukraine, and we wanted to make sure she was okay before ...

202. Stop Being a Slave to Instagram

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your feelings about Instagram? Do you love it? Hate it? Both? For us, Instagram is a blessing and a curse. We love it because it connects us ...

201. Reonna Green Breaks Down What You Need To Know About Trademarking

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get to talk all things trademarks. If you have been following us for a while, then you've probably heard how we lost the name to our con...

200. What is The Best Way to Dispense Glue & Does Perfume Affect Lash Retention?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you dispense glue at your station? Do you use a glue ring? A jade stone...some tape? We get asked all sorts of questions so today Tussanee is g...

199. Cheryl and AnneMarie of Untamed Artistry Are Here to Share About An Exciting New Competition

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever entered a lash competition? If you haven't why haven't you?Some artists I know just feel it's too much work to apply...ot...

198. Everything You Need To Know About LASHCONference 2022

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we unpack all things LashCon 2022! Need some inspiration? Looking for some business help? Wish you were part of a lash community? If you are loo...

197. Ready To Upgrade Your Salon Software? Joe DiFalco Shares Insights on Phorest

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How's your salon software working for you? Ok...pretty good...good enough?Can your software grow with you as you hire a team? Ah...maybe not so g...

196. It's Time To Simplify Your Pricing Menu

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are losing business if you have a complex pricing menu for your services. Bold statement I know. Here is why it's not just a bold statement ...

195. Jill Kendal of LashBomb Wants to Help You Lash Faster

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How fast are you at lashing? Can you do a new set in an hour...and most importantly, can you be that fast without lowering the quality of your work?Mo...

194. Myth Busters - Should You Lash 2mm Off The Lid & Should You Avoid Swiping The Pad?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we deal with three lash myths that we disagree with. 1) Lash artists need to place extensions 1 to 2mm off the lash2) Never e...

193. Michael Yost of Strategies Shares 3 Things You Need To Have In Place Before You Hire

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring can be a big pain in the ass. I've seen too many lash artists over the years get busy and without thinking, hire an employee to cover thei...

192. Why Your Clients Don't Return To Your Business

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some clients just disappear off your books? I know we'd wonder back in the days when we had a salon. For us, I would a...

191. Why Are These Three Lash Brands Are Working Together To Serve Our Lash Community

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen this statement on Instagram, "Collaboration over competition"? If you've been around for more than a few months in this i...

190. Another Thing You Need To Stop Doing On Your Instagram Page

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I like to call Instagram the "envy machine". Some people love to use Instagram to show off their new purse or a new car and I wonder what v...

189. Jamie Butler's Unpopular Opinions Part Two

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We risk it all in today's episode. We continue our discussion with Jamie Butler of LashBase and share more unpopular opinions that we both hold. ...

188. Good News...Oil Has No Impact On Lash Glues (no matter what brand you use)

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you tell your clients to avoid oil-based products with the thought if they do, it will hurt your client's lash retention? Do you tell clients ...

187. Jamie Butler is Here to Share His Unpopular Opinions

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LashBase is a very successful British lash brand that had plans to open its US branch back in March of 2020 just as....you know it...Covid hit. Instea...

186. How We Wish Employees Would Leave When They Quit

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We love salon owners! We have always felt they have the most difficult job in the lash industry. Now we are a little biased as we ran a lash salon for...

185. Ashley Gonzalez on the Joy of Promodes

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Promades and Premades are making huge strides in our industry. 5 years ago, most people hated the idea of these kinds of lashes and if they tried them...

184. Why We Don't Use Lash Maps

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your thoughts about lash maps? Do you love them? Do you just wing it? Maybe you've developed your own system for design?When Tussanee st...

183. Natascha Darling is Grateful 4 Being An Employee for 15 Years Before Launching Her Business

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lash industry is unique from the rest of the beauty industry in many ways but one of the biggest differences is most lash artists work for themsel...

182. Stop Doing This On Your Instagram Page

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you post what you do on our IG page? Are you trying to attract new clients? Are you trying to educate your clients? Are you trying to impress o...

181. Our Lessons Learned in Growing and Managing Our Team - April Meese Interviews Us

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a team? Are you thinking about hiring this year?If you said yes to either of these questions, then this episode is for you. Our friend Apr...

180. Why You Need To Pay Your Taxes...We Understand It Sucks

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your tax strategy with your business?"Uh, Paul...my strategy is to not pay any taxes."Okay...I know...paying taxes sucks but not pay...

179. Ruthie Belle Is All About Free Training & Has A Gift For the Lash Industry

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

RUTHIE BELLE DISCOUNT CODE: LASHCASTSave 20% for 30 days on all productsWhen we first started working in the last industry back in 2005, if you asked ...

178. What It Takes to be a Trainer with Deanna Campese of International Lash Masters

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been a lash artist for a while, I'm sure you have thought about being a lash trainer. It's just part of the lash artist's j...

177. New Ideas For 2022

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 is here and I'm sure you've spent the last week or two thinking about how you can make this year your business's best year yet. Th...

176. Tips on Getting Focused and a Preview of LashCast's 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good are you at staying focused every day? Do you find yourself being distracted by pretty much anything? I have struggled with focus all my life....

175. Nikki Scott Shares Her Journey of Building Beat Gang Lashes

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most exciting and difficult challenges in life is building a business. Every business has its own challenges. So many of us who take on thi...

174. Our Tips On How to Stay Busy In January

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas lash family!January can be a slow time in the beauty industry. It's pretty normal to see clients say they need to take a break du...

173. Marley Ortiz Talks About Her Decision to Transition from Part Time to Full Time Lash Artist

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making big changes in your life can be crippling. So many doubts and fears can swarm into our minds. "What if I fail?" "What if I can...

172. Kayla of Educated Artistry Joins Us To Talk All Things Pricing

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you price your services? Do you charge by time, by service difficulty, by how many certificates you have on your wall? There seems to be a lot ...

171. Lessons Learned from LashCon 2021

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are finally back!The LASHCONference 2021 was a huge success! We took some time off from the podcast to wrap things up and we are now ready to get b...

170. 2020 LashCon Flashback: How to Bounce Back After a Huge Business Failure

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Guys...we are in the thick of getting the LASHCONference ready for you (we have over 475 people coming) so we've been a little slow in gettin...

169. Jena Cash of Soco Lashes Discuses the Entrepreneur Mindset and Business Archetypes

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to bring one of our speakers and a Diamond Sponsor onto our podcast today. Jena Cash is the owner of Soco Lashes and has a wealth of in...

168. 2020 LashCon Flashback: Jamie Butler Teaches Stress Free Social Media

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we get closer and closer to the LASHCONference 2021, we are back with another great session from 2020 where Jamie Butler of LashBase shares how you...

167. Do You Need To Be Vaccinated to Attend the LASHCONfernce?

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we did a baby episode on what is happening with vaccine mandates and our conference. Today the City of Los Angeles announced a new vaccine manda...

166. Taylor And Amanda from House Of Volume Discuss The Pros and Cons of Business Partnerships

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about working with a partner to launch or maybe expand your business?Running a business by yourself is a lonely endeavor so it ...

165. 2020 LashCon Flashback: Joey Coleman Teaches On How To Never Lose a Customer Again

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding new clients can be difficult. It can be a costly and time-consuming activity. Paying for online ads, running promotions with your clients, or ...

164. Helena Garret's Journey from Lash Artists to Salon Owner and Business Coach

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us when we get into lashing dream of taking care of our clients and that makes us happy. We just want to be busy enough to pay the bills an...

163. 2020 LashCon FlashBack: Sheila Bella on Slaying Social Media Sales

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The LASHCONference is only 7 weeks out and over the next month or so we will be rolling out some of our favorite talks from LashCon 2020. Today Sheila...

162. Otto Mitter Of Elleebana Talks All Things Lash Lifts And About His New Rock Career

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are excited to have Otto Mitter of Elleebana join us in the LashCast booth. We have known about Otto for years and when th...

161. Blaze of Lashiivo Shares Her Journey Of Opening A Lash Studio At The Age of 17

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What were you doing when you were 17? Did you have a game plan and know what you wanted to do for your career?I had some ideas of what I wanted to do ...

160. Allergy Expert Dr. Matthew Zirwas Breaks Down the Lash Allergy

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've been in this industry for over 16 years and there still seems to be a lot of confusion over what causes the lash allergy. Pretty much every...

159. Christine Petrun of Eyeland Breaks Down The Benefits of Transitioning Her Salon to Booth Rental

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are your thoughts on booth rental?For many employees renting a booth or room is the dream. You're tired of being paid commission or hourly a...

158. Amber Kwong's Journey From Being A Salon Manager to Going Solo & Becoming Lash Trainer

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How patient are you? A little? A lot? It seems in the age of Instagram, patience can be difficult to find. Everyone wants 100K followers overnight and...

157. Is The LASHCONference Still Happening While Covid is Spiking Again?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Covid delta variant have you worried? ⁣⁣In the last week we have gotten some DMs and emails from our tribe asking us are we still plannin...

156. Lashing Doesn't Have To Be a Pain...Abby O'Sullivan Gives Us Some Healthy Lashing Tips

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lashing can be such a pain. Working hunched over all day, barely eating, and sometimes not even having time to go the bathroom. We are so excited to b...

155. Who Shouldn't Get Lash Extensions

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible that there are people who exist in this world who shouldn't get eyelash extensions? Is that even possible?Unfortunately, there are...

154. Don't Think Your IG Account Can Be Hacked? Melissa Rudolphi Discusses How It Happened To Her

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are like me, I don't lose a lot of sleep worrying about someone hacking my social media accounts or stealing my identity. Why do you thin...

153. What Are The Lashies and Why You Need to Enter This New Lash Industry Competition

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You work hard to be a great lash artist or lash salon owner, and we want to honor the best of the best at the LASHCONference. ⁣⁣In this episode, w...

152. Ilona Alidzaeva of Revoläshion Breaks Down What It Costs to Start a Lash Brand Part 2

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dreaming of starting your own lash brand?You've come to the right place. Ilona Alidzaeva, the CEO of Revoläshion, is back for part two of our...

151. Why Are My Client's Eyes Burning and What Can I Do About It?

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been lashing for a while, I'm sure you've gotten the phone call or text from a client telling you that their eyes are burning.Hm...

150. Ilona Alidzaeva of Revoläshion Breaks Down What It Costs to Start a Lash Brand Part 1

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are like most lash artists I know, you love to lash but after a few years of lashing, you have started to think about what new challenges can y...

149. Why You Need Loupes and What Loupes You Should Get

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of your back hurting? Do your clients hate the feeling of you breathing on their forehead (eww)? When you place a lash, do you know for sure tha...

148. What is Tippy and Why You Need to Report Your Tips

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all love tips...but do you report your tips to the IRS?"Eww...really Paul...you're making me sick...why did you have to ask THAT question...

147. Product and Service Ideas From the International Beauty Show

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We were at the IBS trade show a couple of weeks ago (also known as the International Beauty Show...no...it's not called the Irritable Bowl Syndro...

146. Looking for New Product Ideas for Retail...Jenelle of Lash Affair has Some New Ones for You

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for new ways to make more money? (Of course Paul, duh). Awesome...in today's episode we have Jenelle Paris from Lash Affair come on our ...

145. How To Improve Your Lash Retention

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How's your lash retention? Good? ⁣⁣Let me ask you this...Are your clients go 4 weeks between appointments? Ah....now how good is it? ⁣⁣Mo...

144. Pros & Cons of Premades with Cheryl of Untamed Artistry & Michelle of Imperfection is Beauty

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love premade lashes? ⁣⁣Yes? ⁣⁣No? ⁣⁣When I see surveys on this topic, I'd say that the majority of lash artists still don&apos...

143. What Ticket to the LASHCONference is Best for You?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about buying a ticket to the LASHCONference? Have you looked at the tickets we are offering and wondered which one is best for ...

142. Why Are We Helping A Lash Robotics Company and What Is It Like for The Customer

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode, we talked to the CEO of Luum about the lash robot that has everyone talking on Instagram. If you haven't heard that episode...

141. Lash Robots are here...really! Luum Lash's CEO Philippe Sanchez Shares the Deets

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just as life for the lash world was returning back to normal from Covid...out of nowhere a video popped up last week on Instagram and Tik Tok showing ...

140. LivBay Lash Shakes Up The Industry Again...They Are Producing Lashes Here In the U.S.A

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Covid lockdowns taught us a lot of lessons in 2020. Don't depend on the government to rescue your business, don't depend on manufacturer...

139. Time to Drop this Bad Habit

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I got a job at an A&W Restaurant back in the '80s (yeah synth-rock rules!) I came home one day and complained about my boss to my dad. M...

138. LashCon Update - What Makes This Conference So Unique?

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being different can be scary (which explains a lot about my life). When we started Integrity Lash back in 2006, we made a conscious decision to not fo...

137. CEO of Harmon Brothers, Benton Crane, Discusses Marketing and Messaging

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Tussanee first got into business, she thought all she needed to do was be a great lash artist. Quickly she realized that she also needed to be a ...

136. Stop Doing This Online...It's Not Growing Your Business

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Running a business can be sooooo frustrating! Right? Sometimes I just wish the zombie apocalypse would happen today. I'd be on the sidelines chee...

135. Want to Upgrade Your Studio? Courtney Buhler Has A New Company That Can Help You With That

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you started your lash business were you aiming to be the K-Mart of lashes or was your dream to one day be more like the Nordstrom of lashes? (Doe...

134. How We Use The "Power Of Agreement" In Customer Service & Sales

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, I have often dreamed of having superpowers. "Oh look, the bank account is low on cash...no problem, I'll use my superpo...

133. Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis - Sarah Robertson's Lash Story

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have setbacks....to be human is to have to deal with setbacks and losses. For many people when a setback comes, they seem to embrace it and use...

132. One Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Client's Experience

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to stand out from your competition? I know we do with our podcast (we are thinking of starting Taco Lash Tip Tuesday soon on IG to help us differ...

131. Christy Leigh Gurnari Shares How She Rebuilt Her Business More Than Once

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had to close your salon and start over at a new location? If you have, you know it can be very difficult and discouraging.For me, I had to st...

130. A Behind The Scenes Look at our Business

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How's your work/life balance? Is there really such a thing? For me finding a perfect balance between life and work has been about as difficult a...

129. Lorena Ashmore of Dear Lash Love Shares Her Crazy Journey of Change in 2020

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much has your life changed since the pandemic hit us back in March of 2020? For us, the pandemic brought about a lot of change. We had to cancel t...

128. Why Are We So Difficult for Some in The Lash Industry?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every once in a while...I'll get a DM, email, text, or maybe post online from a concerned artist letting us know we are hurting the lash industry...

127. Kellie Pillors Shares How She Brought In Medical Services to Her Lash and PMU Business

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have dreams of being a lash salon owner one day? How about having your own product line? Or maybe you want to be a circus clown with huge lashe...

126. April Meese Shares Ideas on How Partnerships Can Grow Your Business

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Need some ideas on how to grow your business? If you're not using partnerships you're missing out (I know I missed out in partnering with my...

125. Are You Having a Hard Time Ordering Premade Fans? We Have the Inside Scoop on Why

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is going on with premade fans? I know a couple of smaller brands who have completely run out and I know of at least two major lash brands whose i...

124. Ivy Bailey Shares How She Went From One Client to Being Booked Out in Six Months

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have really grown tired of the endless amount of DMs I get from you "busy" lash artists asking me for advice on how to get rid of all thes...

123. Feel Stuck in Your Business? We Talk About One Thing We Do That Helps Us Find Direction

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you currently feel stuck with your business? Do you ever struggle with what to do next with your business? Do you want to see big changes but just ...

122. Jenelle Paris of Lashgasm Radio Interviews Us about LashCon and We Give a Little Sneak Peek

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The LashConference (AKA LashCon) is entering its third year and today Jenelle Paris, the CEO of Lash Affair and host of Lashgasm Radio, interviews us...

121. Slow Down and Enjoy Your Life

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago this week, we had to shut down our business and we had to cancel the ill-fated "Lash Cruise". It was a tough week. On the news, ...

120. Shelby of Lash Boss Radio Shares Why She Downsized From Two Salons to One

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a dream of owning your own lash salon one day? Of course, you do. Everyone wants to have their own lash empire someday where your staff wi...

119. Want to Stand Out From Your Competition? We Talk About How to do a Customer Service Audit

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does your lash business provide the best customer service in your community? If I were to visit your business, what do you think would most impress me...

118. Savanah Carmichael Talks About Closing Two Of Her Three California Salons and Why She's Moving

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you were a beauty professional in 2020, it most likely was a horrible year for your business. I've seen some of my lash friends throw in the t...

117. What is The Clubhouse and Tips On How To Use It

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for another social media app? If you're like me back in early January, I'm sure you're saying "NO" as you read ...

116. Bella Lash is Making Lashes In The USA/Owners Zach and Haley Share Their Groundbreaking Journey

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that most of the lashes we use in our industry are made in China, North Korea, and Vietnam?"Of course I know that Paul...I wasn&apos...

115. Tips on How To Create a Brand Name That Sticks

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of renaming your business? Are you about to open your first business but aren't sure what to call your new salon? If you said ye...

114. Mary Harcourt of CosmoGlo Shares Her Journey in Developing a New Product For The Lash Industry

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a product you want to share with the lash industry? Do you know what it takes to take your product from an idea and make it into a reality...

113. The Five Enemies Of Unity That Will Kill Your Beauty Business

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have your own business, you know that if you don't have enough clients or if you don't watch your budget, you could see your business...

112. Ali Lilly (Lash Anarchist)is Back and Talks About How She Built Her Following On Instagram

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you spend a lot of time on Instagram trying to build your following? Having a large following that is engaged with you is a great way to build your...

111. Discounting Your Prices Can Be a Great Strategy to Grow Your Business

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are your feelings about discounting? If you are like a lot of lash artists I talk to, many people feel discounting their services hurts their bra...

110. Ali Lilly (Lash Anarchist) Talks About Salon Ownership and Why It's Not For Everyone

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to have your own lash salon with staff someday? If so you will not want to miss this episode. Salon ownership is an amazing calling and as...

109. We Share How Bad Reviews Can Help You Get New Clients

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate Yelp? Have you gotten a bad review on Yelp or Google? If you have been in business for a while, I'm sure you have. Sadly getting bad ...

108. Why You Need to Stop Firing Clients and Start Enforcing Your Policies

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen a post like this? Angel the Lash Artist: "Hey guys I had a client come in again with dirty lashes....ugh! This is the 5th time it&...