Join me in giving a MASSIVE congratulations to our latest graduate, Sara! 🎉 Sara officially crushed our 3-Day Classic Certification Bootcamp! She worked tirelessly and completed all 12 detailed case studies to prove herself certified and ready to shine as a Classic Lash Artist. She dove deep into lash anatomy, lash science & biology, retention secrets, and custom styling. Sara even returned for extra hands-on training during her certification process to make sure her technique was flawless. That is dedication! 💖 We also can’t wait to welcome Sebastian, who will be joining us for his certification bootcamp from October 19th–21st! We are so excited to continue growing, learning, and supporting everyone in our lash community. 💡 Community Lash Tip: Finding the Right Magnification & Protecting Your Body Speaking of training, I wanted to share a personal lesson about lash loupes and magnification that made a huge difference in my career! When you start lashing, eye strain and neck fatigue are real. But here’s something I learned early on: start small and work your way up. In my early lash journey, I tried using heavy, high-magnification lenses right away. Moving my head back and forth trying to focus caused terrible headaches! So I switched to light magnification first, allowing my eyes and vision to adapt naturally before gradually increasing the lens strength. That’s why I include basic, comfortable loops in our student lash kits—so you can ease into it without straining your eyes or head. Recently, lash educator Teresa Smith posted a great video featuring the professional loupes she uses by Orascoptic (an amazing company known for custom ergonomic loupes with built-in LED headlights). I actually bought a pair of custom Orascoptic loupes myself for around $3,500, and I still use them today! While custom medical loupes are a wonderful long-term investment in your body, you do NOT need to spend thousands of dollars when starting out. Your body is 100% worth investing in over time, but there is zero shame in starting simple:

They walked in as students…now let’s see what happens after 3 days of Classic Lash Boot Camp. 👀💕 San Jose/Santa Clara future lash artists—WHO’S NEXT?! #SanJoseCA #SantaClaraCA #BayArea #SanJoseLashes #BayAreaLashes #LashTraining #LashClass #LashCertification #LashTok #LashTech #LashStudents #MiasLashLab Join us for a day three ( Wednesday 9/2) as we go live here on Skool

Hey everyone! 🎉 We have a special milestone to celebrate today—please help me give a huge, warm welcome to our newest member, Valarie Martinez! We are so excited to have you join our community. With Valarie tuning in, Mia's Lash Lab officially has 77 active members growing, learning, and leveling up together! Drop a welcome message in the comments below to make her feel at home! 👇 Upcoming Lash Certification Bootcamps In-Person Bootcamp: Aug 31st – Sept 2nd Our upcoming in-person training is officially locked in with 2 students enrolled! We are so eager to work with them hands-on. Live Stream Announcement: Mark your calendars! On the final day of the bootcamp (September 2nd), we will be going LIVE right here in the group to share insights, answer questions, and celebrate our newest grads. Make sure to pop in and show them some love! Next Bootcamp: Sept 28th – October 1st While enrollment for our August 31st bootcamp is now officially closed, registration is officially OPEN for our next online session! Dates: September 28th – 1st Format: in- person Enroll Here: Mia's Lash Lab Certification Bootcamp If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to master your technique, build your confidence, and expand your skills, this is your sign. Grab your spot before seats fill up!

The Expiration Check ⏳ You are about to perform a lash lift, and Step 1 smells noticeably more sour and stale than it did last week. What has likely happened to the product, and what is the risk of using it?

You smell a lash primer, and it has a powerful, sharp, eye-watering medicinal scent. What does this tell you about its alcohol content, and how must you adjust your application?