Lash and Brow Technician

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A Lash & Brow Technician is a beauty specialist trained in enhancing, shaping, and defining eyelashes and eyebrows through professional treatments. Using advanced techniques such as lash extensions, lash lifts, brow shaping, tinting, lamination, and microblading, they help clients achieve their desired look while ensuring proper care and safety. Working in salons, beauty clinics, luxury spas, or as independent business owners, lash and brow technicians combine artistry with precision to enhance natural beauty.

ROSE BONASERA

Dermal Therapist.
Director, Elixer Skin Fitness

elixirskinfitness.com.au

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Rose Bonasera Dermal Therapist, Director Elixer Skin Fitness

Rose Bonasera is a leading dermal therapist with over 20 years experience in the professional skincare industry. Her experience ranges from educator, dermal therapist, working with a leading Sydney plastic surgeon to running her own award-winning skin clinic.

Rose is the Director Elixir Skin Fitness and is driven to achieving incredible and sustainable results for her clients. Elixir Skin Fitness was voted by Vogue Australia as South Australia’s Best Skin Health Clinic in 2018.

Rose has a special interest in inflammatory skin conditions, extrinsic and intrinsic ageing and the connection between the skin, gut and internal health. Rose’s goal is to educate her clients on how they can look after their skin with an integrative approach, creating customised skin treatment plans for each client’s unique story.

Rose enjoys working in partnership with male and female clients to achieve positive changes in the appearance of their skin, and as a result, also increasing their self-confidence.

Rose is results-driven and is passionate about working with some of the latest equipment devices available to achieve outstanding results for her clients. Rose also successfully runs Elixir Education Events every year for existing and new clients, inviting industry-based guest speakers to continue educating her clients on an integrative approach to skin health and the generation prevention culture.

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What Does a Lash & Brow Technicians Do?

Lash & Brow Technicians provide specialised beauty treatments focused on the eyes, creating long-lasting, natural-looking enhancements tailored to each client. Their role requires attention to detail, precision, and knowledge of lash and brow anatomy, styling techniques, and aftercare.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform lash extension applications (classic, hybrid, and volume sets).
  • Offer lash lifts and tints to enhance natural eyelashes.
  • Shape, waxe, and thread eyebrows for precise definition.
  • Provide brow lamination treatments for fuller, more structured brows.
  • Perform henna or regular tinting for semi-permanent colour enhancement.
  • Offer microblading or brow tattooing (for technicians with advanced certification).
  • Educate clients on aftercare and lash/brow maintenance.
  • Maintain high hygiene standards and follow safe application practises.
  • Recommend and sell lash and brow care products to clients.
  • Stay up to date with beauty trends and new lash & brow techniques.

Work Environments:

Lash & Brow Technicians can work in various beauty settings, including:

Beauty Salons & Lash Studios 
Providing specialised lash and brow services.

Day Spas & Luxury Clinics 
Offering high-end beauty and aesthetic treatments.

Brow & Lash Bars 
Working in dedicated lash and brow-focused salons.

Freelance & Home-Based Business 
Running an independent lash and brow studio.

Mobile Lash & Brow Services 
Offering on-location treatments for clients.

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Clinics 
Working alongside skin specialists and cosmetic injectors.

Bridal & Special Event Styling
Providing lash and brow services for weddings and photoshoots.

Skills & Qualifications

Skills required:

Attention to Detail & Precision:
Ensuring symmetry and a flawless application.

Lash & Brow Styling Knowledge:
Understanding eye shapes, brow structures, and styling techniques.

Steady Hands & Dexterity:
Performing delicate lash and brow work.

Customer Service & Consultation Skills:
Advising clients on lash and brow shapes that suit their features.

Business & Marketing Knowledge:
For self-employed lash and brow artists.

Qualifications required:

Formal training is required to become a professional Lash & Brow Technician.
Recommended courses include:

Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)
Covers lash and brow treatments, tinting, and shaping.

Specialist Lash Extension Course 
Focuses on classic, hybrid, and volume lash application.

Brow Lamination & Henna Brow Training 
Specialised courses for advanced brow styling.

Certificate in Microblading & Cosmetic Tattooing 
Required for technicians offering semi-permanent brows.

Infection Control & Hygiene Training 
Essential for safe and professional application practises.

Career Growth & Opportunities

Lash & Brow Technicians can expand into:

Senior Lash & Brow Artist:
Specialising in advanced styling techniques.

Salon Owner or Mobile Business Operator:
Running an independent lash & brow studio.

Trainer & Educator:
Teaching lash and brow courses to new technicians.

Cosmetic Tattooing & Microblading Specialist:
Offering semi-permanent makeup services.

Brand Ambassador or Product Developer:
Creating lash and brow care products.

With the growing demand for brow and lash services, this career offers flexibility, creativity, and strong earning potential, whether working in a salon or running an independent business.