About The Academy
Lashiivo is an international award winning academy that is recognized for its extraordinary student success rates, exceptional contributions to innovation in the lash education system and its outstanding course components. Founded by the business mogul, Blaze Lloyd, in 2018 this course has surpassed the expectations of students across the globe. Each student leaves our courses fully equipped to take on their new career with tools, expertise and a plethora of resources to assure the utmost success.
Why choose the Lashiivo™ Pro Academy
Lashiivo
✔ Our founder work’s 1:1 with each student
✔ Huge lash Kit included (and it’s big enough to do 15+ full sets)
✔ Conducted in person to be able to work hands on with each student in real time.
✔ Lifetime mentorship; Our team is at your fingertips ready to help with any problems that may arise as you dive into this career.
Other Courses
X Hire trainers to work under them
X Pay extra for kits, mentorship, models
X Trainers spend minimal time with students
X No post course mentorship
X No discounts given on product purchases
Why join the lash industry?
✔ The average Canadian salary for lash artists: $63,200.00
✔ Your tuition cost: $1,575 compared to the average university degree cost of $40,000.
✔ There are endless opportunities – salon ownership, becoming an educator, working with big brands or starting your own!
Lashiivo™ Pro Academy
What's in it for you:
Lashiivo Classic Course
Pre-requisites: None required.
Learn the art of classic eyelash extensions from our award winning lash trainer, Blaze Lloyd and master lash artist Alex MacPherson who is 6x certified and holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation). Our Classic Eyelash Extension training takes place over the course of two days. It includes theory, live demos and practical application on both mannequins and live models to ensure the utmost success for each student. The afternoon portion of the course consists of hands-on work with live models where students will apply the theory they have learnt throughout the course. Each student is given 1:1 attention, guidance and feedback followed by a question period if needed. The second day consists of two more models and a written exam. The final model is the model that students are graded on. Upon passing both the hands-on and written exam students will be granted an official lashiivo ™ classic eyelash extension certification.
Lashiivo Classic Course
Course Curriculum
What is needed to succeed in this industryThe history of eyelash extensionsWhat are eyelash extensions made out of?The different types of eyelash extension setsThe different types of extensions (lengths, curls, diameters)
Illnesses and MedicationsLevels of decontaminationSanitary practices for lashes and tweezersCreating a safe work environmentErgonomicsHealth Inspections
The science behind seasonal lash sheddingChemical formulationsEye AnatomyUnderstanding the lash growth cyclesFacial structuresAllergies, irritations, contraindications + expert adviceOptometrist recommendationsChemical burns and patch testingAdhesive mythsLash PorosityLash pH balances
Conducting professional consultationsClient policies and considerationsPreparation ProceduresAssessing clients bone structures + eye shapesLash hygiene and prep proceduresClient Intake forms and consentBedside manner and professionalism in your salonAftercare policiesHandling client complaints and concernsClient follow up
Isolation for optimal comfortProper adhesive pick up techniquesCorrect lash applicationStickies; why we should find and resolve themThe importance of direction with classic lashesBonding tips + Signs of perfection applicationTaping methods & Time saving hacksStyling theory for various eye shapesFill appointment proceduresLash removals; full sets + fillsPerfect top line application techniquesFeathered application techniques + Wispy lash look application techniquesAND MORE
Consumer vs professional productsSilk vs Mink lash extensionsFinding the perfect products for your style of lashingProduct recommendations Best professional lash brands
Navigating home business set-up Perks of working from a salonSetting your business up in a commercial spaceMobile lash artist options Workspace set upEquipment needed for a lash studio
Business StructuresTax requirementsNaming your businessBusiness BankingBusiness InsuranceLicencing and permitsMarketing your businessBuilding a 6 figure clientele as a solo artistPricing structuresIdeal customers, your business position, market researchCompetitionMaxing your profitsRetail product selectionsSocial media marketing
Iphone photography 101Professional cameras vs IphoneBest editing app’sLighting for the perfect photoPhoto do’s and don’tsSkin retouching
Lashiivo Russian Volume MasterClass
Pre-requisites: Classic Eyelash Extension Certificate.
The Lashiivo Russian Volume MasterClass is an elevated course designed for artists who are wanting to take their skills to the next level. You’ll be immersed at an expert level in mastering russian volume techniques, styling, tips and so much more. The afternoon portion of the course consists of hands-on work with live models where students will apply the theory they have learnt throughout the course. Each student is given 1:1 attention, guidance and feedback followed by a question period if needed. The second day consists of one more model and a written exam. The final model is the model that students are graded on. Upon passing the hands-on exam with a minimum grade of 75%, students will be granted an official lashiivo ™ volume eyelash extension certification.
Lashiivo Russian Volume MasterClass
Course Curriculum
What is needed to be a proficient russian volume artistThe history of russian volumeWhat are eyelash extensions made out of?The difference between american volume and russian volumeThe different types of extensions (lengths, curls, diameters)
Illnesses and MedicationsLevels of decontaminationSanitary practices for lashes and tweezersCreating a safe work environmentErgonomicsHealth Inspections
The science behind seasonal lash sheddingChemical formulationsEye AnatomyUnderstanding the lash growth cyclesFacial structuresAllergies, irritations, contraindications + expert adviceOptometrist recommendationsChemical burns and patch testingAdhesive mythsLash PorosityLash pH balances
Conducting professional consultationsClient policies and considerationsPreparation ProceduresAssessing clients bone structures + eye shapesLash hygiene and prep proceduresClient Intake forms and consentBedside manner and professionalism in your salonAftercare policiesHandling client complaints and concernsClient follow up
Isolation for optimal comfortProper adhesive pick up techniquesCorrect lash applicationFan geometry and symmetryCalculating volume fan weightsLayering techniques & How to properly mix curlsMastering inner cornersWrapping volume fansVolume fan structure, composition and base typesBonding tips & Signs of perfection applicationTaping methods & Time saving hacksStyling theory for various eye shapesFill appointment proceduresLash removals; full sets + fillsAND MORE
Consumer vs professional productsSilk vs Mink lash extensionsFinding the perfect products for for russian volumeProduct recommendations Best professional lash brands
Navigating home business set-up Perks of working from a salonSetting your business up in a commercial spaceMobile lash artist options Workspace set upEquipment needed for a lash studio
Business StructuresTax requirementsNaming your businessBusiness BankingBusiness InsuranceLicencing and permitsMarketing your businessBuilding a 6 figure clientele as a solo artistPricing structuresIdeal customers, your business position, market researchCompetitionMaxing your profitsRetail product selectionsSocial media marketing
Iphone photography 101Professional cameras vs IphoneBest editing app’sLighting for the perfect photoPhoto do’s and don’tsSkin retouching
Lashiivo “Perfect Fan” Microcredential
Pre-requisites: Volume Certification.
Our perfect fan course is one of the newest courses added to our microcredential list. This one-day course is highly sought after by lash artists looking to perfect their fan making skills, learn the newest fanning techniques to hit the market, speed up their fan making time and diversify their fanning profile. This course covers: OTS (on the strip) fanning method, TSD (sticky dot) fanning method, the pinch method. Students will leave this course being able to make one hundred percent perfect fans in 0.10, 0.07, 0.05 and 0.03 diameters with lengths as short as 6mm up to 14mm. The morning portion of this course will include theory, followed by lunch, and concluded with an entire afternoon of fan making practice on various practice methods. Models are not included in this microcredential course Please enroll in a compulsory course if you would like volume model practice. This course includes a small kit (value: $400CAD), lunch and an official lashiivo™ microcourse certificate. Note; this course does not replace a traditional volume eyelash extension certification.
Lashiivo “Wet Lash” Microcredential
Pre-requisites: Volume Certification.
Our one-day Wet Lash Microcredential course is designed to teach students how to create “wet lash” looks. These looks skyrocketed in popularity over 2022 and we expect to see them continue to rise in demand over the next 5 years. The “wet lash look” is a technique in which small groupings of volume eyelash extensions are crafted into bundles and placed onto the natural lash to give a more voluminous, dramatic classic style look while being lighter in weight than a classic set. Students will learn how to create the fan’s needed to achieve this look, placement, layering and styling to achieve the desired outcome. The morning portion of this course will include wet lash theory and fan practice, followed by lunch and the course will conclude with a model for the afternoon in which students can execute the techniques they have learned to create the perfect wet lash look. This course includes a small kit (value: $400CAD), lunch and an official lashiivo™ microcourse certificate. Note; this course does not replace a traditional volume eyelash extension certification.
Lashiivo “Wispy Kim K” Microcredential
Pre-requisites: Volume Certification.
One of the most popular trends to enter the lash industry has been wispy lash looks. While they rise in popularity, being able to perfectly create them can be quite challenging. This one-day course teaches students exactly how to create “peaks” within the lash line, layer the lashes and create those effortlessly beautiful striplash style looks. This course allows students to set themselves apart from competition by offering varied lash styles and being able to appeal to a larger audience. The morning portion of this course will include wispy lash theory and fan practice, followed by lunch and the course will conclude with a model for the afternoon in which students can execute the techniques they have learned to create the perfect wispy lash look. This course includes a small kit (value: $400CAD), lunch and an official lashiivo™ microcourse certificate. Note; this course does not replace a traditional volume eyelash extension certification.
Lashiivo Lash Lift and Tint Course
Pre-requisites: None Required.
Join our one-day comprehensive lash lift and tint course. This service was named to be one of the most profitable lash services offered in 2022 – with it’s growing popularity, easy application and fast results it is a disservice to not have this service on your menu. Students will learn how to carefully craft lash lifts and tints for their clients. We dive deep into theory, application and different curling techniques to ensure nothing comes between the artist and a “perfect lash lift”. The morning portion of this course will include theory, followed by lunch, and the course will conclude with an afternoon of hands-on model practice where students will be able to execute their newly learned skills. This course includes a lift kit (valued at $450CAD), lunch, an official™ lashiivo certificate and lifetime mentorship with the academy.
Meet The Teacher
Blaze Lloyd is a world renown educator, international speaker and judge. She began her career in the industry in 2016 and has since completed over 15+ additional qualifications from the most prestigious lash trainer’s across the globe. A couple years into her career, she began to see a large demand of students wanting to learn her unique fanning skills and methodologies. She enrolled into several educator courses and began sourcing the top kits, manuals and deliverables for students to provide an unparalleled learning system. Since then, she has been featured in many magazine’s, named “Top Lash Artist of the Year 2018”, and taught thousands of students across the globe who have gone on to have incredibly successful careers in the industry.
All Lashiivo courses are composed over years with consulting and input from Canada’s top opthamologists, lash educators and Ph.D Education Professors from the University Of Regina to provide the most in-depth, all inclusive lash courses with some of the highest student success rates in the industry.