Tools of the trade

The perfect finishing touch to any lash treatment, Lash Perfect’s Ultra Fine Black Eyeliner has a superfine tip and long-lasting formula to allow for precise application. The liner is also a great retail option for clients to add to their everyday make-up bag, whether or not they’re wearing lashes.

Trade: £5 020 8500 9028.

Enhance Mascara is new from Nouveau Lashes and can be used to add extra definition to individual lash extensions, lash lifts and natural lashes. Techs can change clients’ lash looks without affecting adhesive bonds, using a nourishing formula that contains argan, sweet almond and safflower oils. The double-sided brush has short bristles for volume and long for separation. The mascara is easily removed with warm water, says the brand.

Trade: £9.95 01977 655620

Marvelash has launched a Lash Holder Ring to help make it easier and more comfortable for technicians to perform extension treatments. It has a curved shape that fans strips of lashes for easy pick up and comes in a kit with a free glue ring, which means adhesive is always within reach, to make application fast and efficient.

Trade: £9.95 01977 655620

The Mini Beauty Case from Eyelash Emporium is designed to be just the right size to house a lash technician’s kit. It has a split-opening top and two strong cantilever trays, finished in a soft-touch, stitched leather-look material. The edges and corners are finished with chrome steel for protection during transport, and the case is lockable.

Trade: £39.98 01753 650656

Novalash’s Flashlight is an on-the-go illuminating lighting system which lets lash artists take higher-quality pictures of their work to better promote their services on social media. The light clips onto the tip of any mobile device and has three settings so the brightness can be adjusted depending on location and set up of the shot.

Trade: £15 01273 041966