Being a mom and building a business is no easy task. It's very difficult to give all your attention to your business and then turn around and give 100% to your little ones who call you mom. They both seem to need all your attention all the time.

How does one balance work and family life? I see people asking this question all the time. 

In today's episode, Ashley Lopez of The Luxury Lash Studio, shares her story how she got into the lash industry and how she kept pressing forward while have 4 kids in a relatively short period of time.  

Over the years, she has had to deal with a lot of difficult challenges... infertility issues, postpartum depression, miscarriages, starting a lash line that ended up not wanting to do...and so much more. 

Ashley is a strong woman, and I so enjoyed hearing her story. If you have kids or are thinking of having kids, I know you'll find this episode to be very encouraging. 

I have a couple of links to share with you that we mentioned in the episode.  The first is a book that talks about what does the Bible say happens to children to pass away. Book link: Safe In The Arms of God: https://a.co/d/evUDCF7

The second link is to a song by Cat Stevens. Here is a link on YouTube for you to listen to it: https://youtu.be/KUwjNBjqR-c?si=EVXiJT3ehkc8Uyy2

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LASHCON REPLAY IS HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Did you miss LASHCON this year? No worries...we recorded all our classes (minus the sponsor and VIP session). We have 31 videos ready for you!

All you need to do is click on the link, pay for access, download the app, and start watching some of the brightest minds in our industry. 

We are selling access to LASHCON 2023 for a limited time, so click on the link today. 

BTW...I want to give you a discount code so you can save $50. At checkout use LASHCON50 and you'll just pay $197 instead of $247. 

CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESS:https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashcon-replay-ticket

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333. Ashley Lopez Story of Building Her Business While Raising 4 Little Ones

In today's episode, Tussanee shares her best practices for talking to your clients during a service. This episode might seem super "basic" for some lash artists but the truth is what we are talking about today isn't something we hear many people talking about. 

No matter where you are in your lash journey, we feel this episode will help you improve your interactions with your clients or affirm that you are on the right track.

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

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LASHCON REPLAY IS HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Did you miss LASHCON this year? No worries...we recorded all our classes (minus the sponsor and VIP session). We have 31 videos ready for you!

All you need to do is click on the link, pay for access, download the app, and start watching some of the brightest minds in our industry. 

We are selling access to LASHCON 2023 for a limited time, so click on the link today. 

BTW...I want to give you a discount code so you can save $50. At checkout use LASHCON50 and you'll just pay $197 instead of $247. 

CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESS:https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashcon-replay-ticket

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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334. How To Talk To Your Clients During An Appointment

If you have been following us for a while, you know we love lash salon owners. They are the unsung heroes of our industry. 

That said, you also know we don't think most people are cut out to be a salon owner. In our humble opinion, it's the most challenging job in the industry with the most risk and generally the worst pay.

In today's episode, Mackenzie Graham of Mack Lash Mob and podcast host of Talkin Smack joins us with insights on what it is like to run a lash salon. She shares how she grew her business and wasn't prepared to become a salon owner.  She also goes into how much money she makes from her salon...you might be surprised by her answer.  At the end we talk about her social media journey and how it she got burned out by it. We think the world of Mackenzie and love the honest answers she gives. We think this episode will be a great encouragement for all your salon owners out there. 

Salon website: https://www.macklash.com/
Mackenzie Training and Coaching: https://macklash-co.teachable.com/
IG: @itmackenzieg


LASHCON 2024 TICKET FLASH SALES

We have decided to do a 4-day sale for LASHCON 2024 just before Christmas on December 19-22. Keep an eye open on our social media or if you are not on our email list, join it today by clicking on the link below. We'll email you a link when the tickets go up for sale. 

We have sold 1/3 of our VIP tickets back in October so there is a small chance we could sell out...so don't wait until March when tickets go up for sale for good.  

There will be a 6 month payment plan. 

LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE

We are finally launching our clubhouse on January 8, 2024. I don't have a lot of details now but we will be unpacking what we are doing soon. 

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.premiereanaheimshow.com/en/home.html

LONDON LASH CONFERENCE

We will be MCs and speaking at one of the best conferences we've ever been too...the London Lash Conference.  

Come join us as well as a powerhouse lineup for an amazing day of learning. 

When: January 22, 2024
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel 
Cost: $317 USD

Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.londonlashpro.com/products/lash-conference-ticket

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

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336. Discover the Realities of Running a Lash Salon with Insights from Mackenzie Graham

In today's episode, we discuss some advice we often see given online...and that when you encounter some difficulties with a client, you need to fire them. We do not feel this is the best approach when one has a difficult client and in this episode we share why. 

Happy New Year!  

LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE

We are finally launching our clubhouse on January 8, 2024. I don't have a lot of details now, but we will be unpacking what we are doing soon. 

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.premiereanaheimshow.com/en/home.html

LONDON LASH CONFERENCE

We will be MCs and speaking at one of the best conferences we've ever been too...the London Lash Conference.  

Come join us as well as a powerhouse lineup for a fantastic day of learning. 

When: January 22, 2024
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel 
Cost: $317 USD

Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.londonlashpro.com/products/lash-conference-ticket

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

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338. Firing Your Client Isn't The Solution

Back in 2018, when we first came up with our lash business conference, LASHCON, we also knew we wanted to start a coaching program that was affordable and allowed us to help lash artists build a business they were proud of.  

Our plans were to launch LASHCON and then start our coaching program. Then covid hit and to our happy surprise, LASHCON, blew up in a good way over the last 5 years. We were not really prepared for how big LASHCON would grow and how time-consuming it would become. 

While we wanted to start our coaching program, we felt if we started to coach people while building LASHCON, both of our programs would suffer. We decided to wait on LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE and just focused on LASHCON. 

Now that LASHCON has been established, we feel we are ready to start our coaching program and start serving our community in a more in depth and personal way. 

In today's program, we explain what LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE is and how we hope to serve you. If you want to get more access to us and spend time learning how you can build a business you are proud of, then this episode is for you. 

We will be launching LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE on January 8th, and you'll have 5 days to decide if you want to be part of our program. We are only taking sign-ups for this one week so when we close the doors, we can focus on our members and not be distracted by trying to make "sales".  

The program is super affordable...it's only $87 a month and if you sign up for a year, we'll throw in a free month. 

If you want more details, go to our Instagram page @lashcast where you'll find links to our program when it's ready. 

If you have any questions about our new program you can email us at hello@lashcast.com. 

Hope we'll be seeing you in the clubhouse!

LINK TO MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3NTNyka

LINK TO YEARLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3RTZ0xc

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.eventspass.com/vrf/cHJlbWllcmVhbmFoZWltc2hvdzI0?pr=ana24_ad_lk_lashcon

LONDON LASH CONFERENCE

We will be MCs and speaking at one of the best conferences we've ever been too...the London Lash Conference.  

Come join us as well as a powerhouse lineup for a fantastic day of learning. 

When: January 22, 2024
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel 
Cost: $317 USD

Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.londonlashpro.com/products/lash-conference-ticket

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

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⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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339. We are launching LashCast Clubhouse! What's in it for you!

If you are like us, January is always an exciting time. There is always a lot of optimism and excitement for new projects and opportunities.  

In today's episode, we share what our plans are for 2024.  We share where we'll be speaking, what trade shows we'll be attending, what trainings we'll be hosting...etc. It's just a quick overview of 2024 with the hopes you'll be joining us at one or more of these events we'll be at. 

If you are a clubhouse member, we are thinking of adding in some socials this year where we can all connect as a lash family. As the year develops, we'll share details on that. 

LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE

We launched LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE this week and will close the doors on signups on January 12th at midnight. We are only taking sign-ups for this week, so when we close the doors, we can focus on our members and not be distracted by trying to make "sales". 

The program is super affordable...it's only $87 a month, and if you sign up for a year, we'll throw in a free month. 

If you want more details, go to our Instagram page @lashcast where you'll find links in our bio. We have links below too.

If you have any questions about our new program, you can email us at hello@lashcast.com. 

I hope we'll see you in the clubhouse!

LINK TO MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3NTNyka

LINK TO YEARLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3RTZ0xc

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.eventspass.com/vrf/cHJlbWllcmVhbmFoZWltc2hvdzI0?pr=ana24_ad_lk_lashcon

LONDON LASH CONFERENCE

We will be MCs and speaking at one of the best conferences we've ever been too...the London Lash Conference.  

Come join us as well as a powerhouse lineup for a fantastic day of learning. 

When: January 22, 2024
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel 
Cost: $317 USD

Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.londonlashpro.com/products/lash-conference-ticket

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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340. LASHCAST TOUR 2024! We Break Down Where You Can Find Us This Year

Have you been thinking about becoming a trainer? If so, this episode is for you. We share some tips on ways you can get busy training in the next few months. 

We know many of you want to start your own training, but you don't know where to start. After this episode is over, you will have a few options you can consider so you can get your training journey started. 

LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE

We launched LASHCAST CLUBHOUSE last week and closed the doors on the 12th. That said, Tussnee really wanted to give our tribe more time to sign up since this all happened so fast.  

We have extended our signup window until January 24th.   

The program is super affordable...it's only $87 a month, and if you sign up for a year, we'll throw in a free month. 

If you want more details, go to our Instagram page @lashcast where you'll find links in our bio. We have links below too.

If you have any questions about our new program, you can email us at hello@lashcast.com. 

I hope we'll see you in the clubhouse!

LINK TO MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3NTNyka

LINK TO YEARLY PAYMENT PLAN: https://bit.ly/3RTZ0xc

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.eventspass.com/vrf/cHJlbWllcmVhbmFoZWltc2hvdzI0?pr=ana24_ad_lk_lashcon

LONDON LASH CONFERENCE

We will be MCs and speaking at one of the best conferences we've ever been too...the London Lash Conference.  

Come join us as well as a powerhouse lineup for a fantastic day of learning. 

When: January 22, 2024
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel 
Cost: $317 USD

Click here to get your tickets:
https://www.londonlashpro.com/products/lash-conference-ticket

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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342. Want to be a Lash Trainer? We Share Some Tips on How You Can Make it Happen

We are excited to have our chemist friend, Michael Becker, back on the show (you'll be seeing a lot of him in 2024).  

In today's episode, we share some questions that our listeners have brought to us over the last year and run them by Michael. 

We discuss if the plastic in a glue ring can change the lash adhesive properties. We also discussed if we should have some health concerns with cyanoacrylate...can the adhesive cause cancer or birth defects?

Michael also breaks down the different kinds of cyanoacrylates that are on the market. 

MINI-LASHCON AT PREMIERE ANAHEIM

We have put together a fantastic LASHCON-worthy lineup for the Premiere show in Anaheim on February 4-5, 2024

Join us as well as Michelle Nguyen (PLA), Michelle Rath (Sinful Lashes), Chris Car (Lash Guy Pro), and Yuel Rafferty (White Flamingo Lash) at the Premiere show and level up your lash game. 

Tickets for the trade show are only $65, and you can get into two days of lash classes with us for free.

For more details and tickets, go to this link:
https://www.eventspass.com/vrf/cHJlbWllcmVhbmFoZWltc2hvdzI0?pr=ana24_ad_lk_lashcon

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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@lashcast
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343. Chemist Michael Becker Answers Questions About Lash Adhesives

It seems almost every day I go on IG I hear people talking about how important it is to have multiple streams of income as well as passive income. 

At first glance, this idea sounds great (and it is), but what bothers us is most people selling this idea are trying to get you to buy their classes, webinars, or ebooks...and I they tend to make it sound like it's easy to do. 

In today's episode, we share the whole picture of what it really means to have multiple streams of income.  

LASHCON TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 26, 2024

We have been working on LASHCON 2024, and we are excited to announce tickets will go on sale on March 26, 2024. 

We have sold about 50% of our VIP tickets! BTW...we are upgrading the VIP experience this year...details to come. 

If you want to get notified when tickets go on sale, please become a 

LASHCAST INSIDER: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away

We'll be posting more details as well as doing a podcast on what we have planned for 2024. 

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

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346. The Truth About Passive & Multiple Streams Of Income

Over the last year, there has been a massive shift in our industry. More and more people are trying UV light-curing adhesives, and it's ruffling some lash artist's feathers. 

As a result, we have seen lash artists go online and share their concerns about this new way of lashing. A week doesn't go by where someone doesn't ask us what we think about the light-curing adhesives. 

After seeing so much concern and controversy on this subject, we decided to do a deep dive and talk to a lot of experts who could help guide us on how safe or unsafe this procedure is. 

We talked to a chemist, a doctor, an engineer, a physicist who specializes in this field, a manufacturer, and a distributor with the hopes we'll be able to provide you with a comprehensive look into this new trend. 

In today's episode, we set the table on this subject, and over the next 6-7 weeks, we'll unpack everything you need to know so you can make an informed decision on whether you want to give this new lashing trend a try.

LASHCON TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 26, 2024

We have been working on LASHCON 2024, and we are excited to announce tickets will go on sale on March 26, 2024. 

We have sold about 50% of our VIP tickets! BTW...we are upgrading the VIP experience this year...details to come. 

If you want to get notified when tickets go on sale, please become a 

LASHCAST INSIDER: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away

We'll be posting more details as well as doing a podcast on what we have planned for 2024. 

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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348. Time to Talk about UV Light Curing Adhesives

In our last episode, physicist Todd Harris explained what we need to look for in a UV light system. We learned we need to look at three things: the wavelength, irradiance, and exposure time to the light. 

In today's episode, Todd provides some more clarity on what type of lights are safe and answers some new questions, like whether we need to wear eye protection with UV lights. He also shares if the European CE standard is a safe standard for us in the States. 

If you haven't listened to the episode before, please go back and listen to that one before jumping into this episode.

LASHCON TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 26, 2024

We have been working on LASHCON 2024, and we are excited to announce tickets will go on sale on March 26, 2024. 

We have sold about 50% of our VIP tickets! BTW...we are upgrading the VIP experience this year...details to come. 

If you want to get notified when tickets go on sale, please become a 

LASHCAST INSIDER: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away

We'll be posting more details as well as doing a podcast on what we have planned for 2024. 

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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IG: ⁣⁣⁣
@lashcast
@thelashconference.con⁣⁣⁣

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350. UV LIGHT SERIES: Physicist Todd Harris Returns with More UV Insights

The CEO of PLA, Mcihelle Nguyen, joins us in the LashCast booth to talk about a partnership we have built and will continue to work on this year. 

Last year, we spoke at a two-day Lash Business Masterclass that PLA hosted at their office in Reno. It was a huge success, and the feedback was over the top. We have decided to do two classes this year. 

We also recorded a lot of our talks, and PLA is offering a more budget-friendly online version in case you can't make it to Reno this year.

In this session, Michelle breaks down all the things we'll be covering in the masterclass. If you are ready to supercharge your business in 2024, this episode is for you.

Link to PLA online Masterclass: https://www.plapro.com/collections/pla-online-classes

Link to PLA in-person class: https://www.plapro.com/collections/classes

 
LASHCON TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 26, 2024

We have been working on LASHCON 2024, and we are excited to announce tickets will go on sale on March 26, 2024. 

We have sold about 50% of our VIP tickets! BTW...we are upgrading the VIP experience this year...details to come. 

If you want to get notified when tickets go on sale, please become a 

LASHCAST INSIDER: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away

We'll be posting more details as well as doing a podcast on what we have planned for 2024. 

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353. Michelle Nguyen Breaks Down PLA's Lash Business Masterclass

We are excited to add this episode to our UV light series. If you have been on IG the last few years, you've probably seen a video showing a robot applying eyelash extensions to a client. The response from lash artists has varied. Some are excited, but most seem very skeptical.  

In today's episode, Nate Harding, the CEO of LUUM, comes on our show to update us on how their lash robot is progressing. He explains how it's safer than a lash artist holding a pair of tweezers, and we discuss how this innovation might affect our industry.  

Aside from dispelling some misunderstandings about the LUUM robot, we wanted to have Nate on to discuss the light-curing adhesive that the lash robot uses to apply lashes. His team has done a lot of work on the safety of UV lights, and he shares what he has learned.

If you want even more details about LUUM, please check out episodes 141 and 142, where we did a two-part series on LUUM's lash robot. 

LASHCON TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 26, 2024

We have been working on LASHCON 2024, and tickets go on sale on March 26, 2024.  Mark your calendar!

We have sold about 50% of our VIP tickets! BTW...we are upgrading the VIP experience this year...details to come. 

If you want to get notified when tickets go on sale, please become a 

LASHCAST INSIDER: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away

We'll be posting more details as well as doing a podcast on what we have planned for 2024. 

JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024

https://www.lashbosssummit.com/

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

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354. UV LIGHT SERIES: LUUM's CEO Shares Insights on the Future of Lash Robotics and UV Lights

In today's episode, we share what the themes are for our parties this year. We also share some of the changes we are making to this year's con...what we are not going to do, and all the cool upgrades we have planned. 

LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE

Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business? 

If this is you, then LASHCON is the thing for you. We created this event to help lash artist get connected to their lash family, get inspired so you can take on any troubles you face, and get equipped with business information that help you take your company to the next level. 

LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands. 

Tickets are on sale! For more info go to www.thelashconference.com.

If you are ready to buy here are the links to the tickets. 

DIAMOND
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-diamond-ticket-october-11-14-2024

VIP
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-vip-ticket-october-11-14-2024

GENERAL ADMISSION
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-standard-ticket-october-11-14-2024

JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024

https://www.lashbosssummit.com/

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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357. LASHCON 2024 Preview: Party Themes and Exciting LASHCON Upgrades

We took a couple of weeks off from the UV talk, but we are excited to be back with Soo-Jin Yang of Illuminos Lashes, the creator of the first UV light system in our industry. 

Soo-Jim came up with the idea of using UV light technology 12 years ago, and she had to move mountains to make it a reality in 2019. Her story is very inspiring and just shows you how tough-minded you need to be when everyone around you is telling you "no". 

Aside from hearing about how she created the first UV light system, she also shares her concerns for our industry and how some systems out there are overpromising how safe their systems are. 

She has a discount code for you if you want to buy one of her new systems.  You can save $50 by using the code LASHCAST50. 

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR SYSTEM: https://illuminolashes.com/lynk-gel-device/

LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE

Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business? 

If this is you, then LASHCON is the thing for you. We created this event to help lash artist get connected to their lash family, get inspired so you can take on any troubles you face, and get equipped with business information that help you take your company to the next level. 

LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands. 

Tickets are on sale! For more info go to www.thelashconference.com.

If you are ready to buy here are the links to the tickets. 

DIAMOND
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-diamond-ticket-october-11-14-2024

VIP
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-vip-ticket-october-11-14-2024

GENERAL ADMISSION
https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lashconference-standard-ticket-october-11-14-2024

JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024

https://www.lashbosssummit.com/

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

https://americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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358. UV LIGHT SERIES: OG Soo-Jin of Illumino Lashes Chimes In On UV Lights and Safety

In today's episode, we welcome Valerie Nah (known as @beautygalval on Instagram) to our show for the first time. Over the last month, we've been working to make a lot of changes on our Instagram, and Val is the person behind all that.

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Val, who will oversee our social media and be the magician behind the scenes, making our page more impactful. While we have no issues going on social media, we need some one to push and guide us. Already in one month of working with Val, we've seen a huge improvement on our engagement. 

In this week's episode, we introduce you to who Val is and how she is going to be working with us and give you some social media tips along the way.

LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE

Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business?

If this is you, then LASHCON is the thing for you. We created this event to help lash artist get connected to their lash family, get inspired so you can take on any troubles you face, and get equipped with business information that help you take your company to the next level.

LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands.

Tickets are on sale! For more info go to www.thelashconference.com.

If you are ready to buy here are the links to the tickets.

DIAMOND
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

VIP
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

GENERAL ADMISSION
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024

www.lashbosssummit.com/

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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359. Paul and Tuss Welcome @beautygalval (Valerie Nah) to the LashCast Family

In today's episode, we continue our UV light series with the founders of Lash Apothecary: Olivia Knight, Curtis Knight and Ann Frehner. They have been distributing their OPAL UV light system for a while and have done a lot of research to make sure what they are selling is safe. We have talked to a bunch of lash companies selling UV lights and sadly many have not been able to provide us any info on the safety of their products...thankfully Lash Apothecary was able to.

Olivia, Curtis and Ann have a passion for our industry as well as for providing safe products and our discussion with them was very enlightening and entertaining. It's been great getting to hear from a chemist, physicist, engineer, doctor, manufacture and we felt it would be perfect to have someone on who is selling the product every day to lash artists because they would get the most immediate feedback on the product from their customers.
BTW...we have a discount code for you can save some money on their new OPAL Series 2 System.

DISCOUNT CODE: LASHCAST

You save 15% off their UV system.

LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE

Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business?

If this is you, then LASHCON is the thing for you. We created this event to help lash artist get connected to their lash family, get inspired so you can take on any troubles you face, and get equipped with business information that help you take your company to the next level.

LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands.

Tickets are on sale! For more info go to www.thelashconference.com.

If you are ready to buy here are the links to the tickets.

DIAMOND
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

VIP
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

GENERAL ADMISSION
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024

www.lashbosssummit.com/

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY

Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25

americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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360. UV LIGHT SERIES: Lash Industry's Next Steps by Lash Apothecary.

Every year, when we wrap up LASHCON, we ask our attendees what they would like to see next year… One of the top requests is that we bring LASHCON to the East Coast because they say no one does events there. Now, that might happen in the next year or two, but until we bring our event out there, there is a huge need for an event to serve the East Coast lash community. 

In today’s episode, we are excited to have our good friends Stephanie and Pat Nunnari on our podcast to discuss their new lash event, THE COURSE. This one-day lash event will take place in NYC on June 16, 2024, and we think it will be amazing. The Course is not like other lash events. They are featuring four top-level speakers who will be able to go a little deeper on the lash topics they are known for. Our very own Tussanee Luebbers and Tress Larson, Ali Lilly, and Michelle Nguyen will be featured. Each lash expert will have an extended time to share their lash trade secrets so you can level up your lash technique.  

As an added bonus, Pat and Stephanie, who are also behind the design company, Fangirl Society, share some insights on branding that we know you’ll find helpful in branding your own lash business. 

To get tickets to THE COURSE, go to: https://thelashcourse.com/

To get more info about their design and print services, go to: https://www.fangirlsociety.com/

LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE
Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business?
If this is you, then LASHCON is the thing for you. We created this event to help lash artist get connected to their lash family, get inspired so you can take on any troubles you face, and get equipped with business information that help you take your company to the next level.
LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands.
Tickets are on sale! For more info go to www.thelashconference.com.
If you are ready to buy here are the links to the tickets.
DIAMOND
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024
VIP
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024
GENERAL ADMISSION
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024
JOIN us at the Lash Boss Summit on April 26-27, 2024
www.lashbosssummit.com/
JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY
Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.
Discount code: LASHCAST25
americanlashassociation.org/
JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣
Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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361. The East Coast Finally Has a Lash Conference in NYC…You Need to Check Out The Course

Dive into the bright world of UV lights in this illuminating episode! Join us as our pals from Light Heart Lash, Maddi & Elliott, shed light on their UV adventures. With a vast network of lash artists at their fingertips, they've gathered the inside scoop on what’s hot (and what’s not) in UV technology. Plus, engineer Elliott breaks down the science behind UV lights, sharing his expert insights. Tune in to get enlightened!    


LASHCON TICKETS ARE ON SALE

Feeling disconnected from the lash industry? Looking for inspiration? Feeling discouraged about your business?

If this is you, then LASHCON is the event for you. We created this event to help lash artists connect to their lash family, get inspired so they can tackle any troubles they face, and get equipped with business information that will help them take their company to the next level.
LASHCON is the largest lash conference in the world, tailor-made for lash artists like you. Think of it as THE lash homecoming for lash artists, influencers, and lash brands.

Tickets are on sale! For more info, go to www.thelashconference.com.

If you are ready to buy, here are the ticket links:

DIAMOND
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

VIP
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

GENERAL ADMISSION
lashcastproductions.com/products/lash…er-11-14-2024

JOIN THE AMERICAN LASH ASSOCIATION TODAY
Save 25% off the year membership fee by using our discount code.

Discount code: LASHCAST25
americanlashassociation.org/

JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣

Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll receive discount codes for our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣
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Go here to sign up: mailchi.mp/lashcastpodcast.com/lashcon-give-away
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@thelashconference.con⁣⁣⁣
Join our free Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/lashcastpodcast/⁣⁣⁣
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362. UV LIGHT SERIES: Maddi & Elliott From Light Heart Lash Discuss the UV Light Trend

In an industry where most of us spend the majority of our time working alone in a room, this is a podcast where you can learn, be encouraged, be inspired and make connections with other lash and beauty professionals.

New tracks tagged #lash tips