Lash Blogs

Training with Pinkfishes - Choosing the right course for you!

In this blog we discuss the Eyelash/Brow courses that are available at Pinkfishes training academy and how you can become your own boss with no prior experience!

You can also take our test to see which training course is right for you.

January 02, 2024
5 min read

The difference between YY lashes and W lashes explained…

Y and W lashes are a type of lash extension that can be applied with a classic application technique but will create a light volume set, similar to pre-made fans. In this blog we look further into what the difference is between YY and W lashes and what makes them so popular.

Both W & YY lashes can create light volume sets with ease. W lashes are designed to appear in the shape of a ‘W’ which consists of lash extensions bonded together to form a pre-made fan. Similarly to the W lashes, YY lashes have been designed in the shape of a double layered ‘Y’.

The main difference between W & YY lashes is the number of lashes per fan. YY Lashes have 4 lashes per fan that form the shape of a double layered Y, whereas the W lashes have 6 lashes per pre-made fan that form the shape of a W. The photos below show the difference between the two fans.

December 31, 2023
3 min read

What are Wet Lashes?

Who would suit Wet Lashes?

How much should I charge for a set of Wet Lashes?

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions, if 'Yes' you need to read Pinkfishes Latest Blog on Wet lashes!

Pinkfishes Wet Lashes save you time and extra added steps when creating your wet lash set looks, and the best part they create the same exact effect as Hand Made Wet Lashes.

November 23, 2023
4 min read

Things We All Wish We Knew as a Beginner

When we first start out in the beauty industry, or any industry for that matter, there is so much to take on board. Lash courses usually start by covering the basics, and then you can opt for additional training to start building on your basic knowledge. Most people like to focus on perfecting the basics first and then some get carried away and before they know it, are 5 years deep in the beauty industry with only their initial training and experience to help them by.

As a team of experienced lash technicians and beauticians, we have decided to put together a list of our top tips and tricks we just WISH we knew as a beginner. These tips have all changed our lives (a bit dramatic, but you get the idea) in some way or another, and so we hope that they will do the same for you too!

September 16, 2023
5 min read

How to Style Pre-Made Glitter Spikes

As lash technicians, we are well aware that the most in demand lash styles and products are forever evolving.

One of the most recent styles that has taken the lash world by storm are lash spikes. So, of course we thought we just had to level up the spiked lash game and introduce our limited edition range of Glitter Spikes!

Pre-made Glitter Spikes are a black spiked lash with glitter wrapped around the spike. Pinkfishes Pre-Made Glitter Spikes save you time as the lash is already created so just add them to your sets to add a pop of colour and glitter.

August 31, 2023
5 min read

Henna Brow Troubleshooting

Have you recently trained in Henna Brows?

Or is it something you have been offering for a while, but sometimes you don’t quite get the results you want? Here are some of our top troubleshooting tips to perfect your results every time!

August 22, 2023
3 min read

Are These Treatments Safe for Pregnant Women?

It's no secret that a pregnant woman’s hormonal balance is all over the place – throughout the whole pregnancy, and sometimes even after the baby is born too. Hormones are chemicals which coordinate and regulate all different bodily processes and functions. So as soon as our hormones are off balance, this means that certain processes are affected during pregnancy – hair growth being one of the most important ones in this area.

So, let's take a look at some of the different treatments we may offer as eyebrow and eyelash technicians, and see if they are safe to offer pregnant women.

July 31, 2023
5 min read

What is in my Eyelash Adhesive?

Understanding the chemicals that are in the products you use will help you to feel more comfortable in using them on your clients and will give you better confidence in the products you are using. It is becoming more and more common for clients to want to know more about the products that are being used on them. So, let’s take a deeper dive into what makes an eyelash adhesive, and find out why they work the way they do, to ensure we are able to put our clients at ease with our extensive knowledge on the products we use.

July 10, 2023
5 min read

How to Increase your Treatment Prices without Losing Customers

Every lash tech will come across the point in their career where they need to increase their prices, but many hesitate as they do not want to loose their current clients.

May 03, 2023
20 min read

The Different Methods of Making a Volume Fan

Making great volume fans really is the difference between being a good lash tech and a great one, and getting to this point can take years of practice. This is why we always say in our training courses that it is so important that you continue to practice, even when you think you’ve got it, as you can always find ways to improve and get better.

March 10, 2023
5 min read

Top tips for a Pinkfishes Lash Lift

A lash lift can be one of the most rewarding, but also one of the most frustrating treatment out there. We’ve all been there when our client opens their eyes at the end of a treatment and you just don’t have the result you wanted - it can be so deflating.

So we’ve put together our top 10 tips and tricks to stop this from happening to you again. Take a look and let us know which one your favourite is!

February 20, 2023
7 min read

Lash Myths Exposed

Take a look as we dive into 8 of the most common questions and myths that come up in the lash industry and find out whether any of these myths are actually true. We think a few of these might just surprise you!

February 10, 2023
7 min read