Butterfly Lash Studio

“Do you need a license to do lash extensions?”
It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked!
The short answer-yes!😬
I just got around to displaying my licenses in my studio to help reassure my clients- new and longtime!- that they are in a safe place.
Yes-licenseS. To be completely legal and compliant, I have a Georgia Esthetician license for myself, a Georgia Salon license for the studio, a local Business license for the studio, and a yearly insurance certificate. And that’s BEFORE my lash training certificates.
As of this writing, only a couple of states have NO regulations. MOST states- including Georgia-require some sort of board-certified Cosmetologist license in order to perform lash extensions.
But that is mostly to ensure everyone is up to speed on safety and sanitation.
After your license, most states-including Georgia-don’t require any formal LASH training to perform lash extensions. That’s where it gets a little dicey- It’s too easy to cause mild to serious damage to someone’s lash line if they haven’t taken the time to get the detailed training on proper application, whether through a formal course or on their own study.
The lash industry feels a bit like the Wild West at the moment- it’s fairly new, rapidly changing, and incredibly exciting.
So lash techs don’t technically have to be “lash certified”to be amazing.
To protect yourself just make sure your tech is licensed and ask to see pictures of their work before and after fills from their above angle to determine if that artist is right for you!
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Volume Lashes don’t always mean dramatic lashes!
In actuality, most of my clients who want a natural look end up going with volume lashes. The texture is light and exquisite, filling in areas that may have natural gaps. To help make it look natural I use a styling pattern that mimics the long and short lashes your lash line already has in place.
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Wake up naturally beautiful!🥰
🦋soft Hybrid style
Lash extensions + brow microblading=
Fast mornings!
Where is your favorite microblader? I love in Marietta! (not pictured but check out her Instagram page-seriously some of the most beautiful and natural microblading ever!)
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I’ve done a lot of what I call “Lash Rehab” at my studio.
Lash extensions are like highlights for the hair- when done correctly the hair stays relatively strong and beautiful, when done incorrectly it can get damaged beyond immediate repair.
The message I want to shout from the rooftops is that lash extensions can actually IMPROVE your natural lashes when done correctly! Most- there are exceptions- but most lash salons that are doing it correctly are going to have slightly longer appointment times than a lot of other salons. The best way to keep your lashes protected is to ask your artist for occasional pics of your lashes from this above view- it’s hard to see from a straight view in the mirror until it’s too late.
Do you have a lash damage story? Leave me a comment below- I have a lot of regrowth and protection tips to share!💖🦋___________________________________🦋