How to Make £1,500+ a Month as a Lash Technician — Even as a Beginner
The real guide to building a profitable lash career in 2026
The beauty industry is booming — and lash extensions remain one of the highest-earning treatments in the UK. More people than ever are booking Russian volume, hybrid, and classic lashes as part of their regular self-care routine. For many, lashes aren’t a luxury anymore — they’re a lifestyle.
So, what does this mean for you?
It means that becoming a qualified lash technician is one of the most accessible ways to start your own business, work your own hours and earn more than most traditional jobs — even from home.
At Saint Benedict’s Beauty & Lash Academy, we have trained women across the UK who are now booking well over £1,500 a month — some even exceeding £3,000+ with a steady client base and a well-structured price list.
Here’s exactly how it’s done.
1. Start with the Right Training
A successful career begins with high-quality education. A recognised lash extension qualification will give you:
✔ Professional technique & application skills
✔ Safety, hygiene & lash health training
✔ Insurance eligibility
✔ Knowledge to charge confidently from day one
Our academy offers beginner-friendly lash courses designed to take you from complete novice to client-ready in just one accredited training day — with lifetime support included.
Good training isn’t an expense. It’s an investment in a skill that pays you forever.
2. Build A Starter Price List
Starter Lash Technician Price List (Copy-Friendly Version)
CLASSIC LASHES
• Beginner Price: £35–£45
• Average fully-booked price: £55–£65
HYBRID LASHES
• Beginner Price: £45–£55
• Average fully-booked price: £65–£75
RUSSIAN VOLUME LASHES
• Beginner Price: £55–£65
• Average fully-booked price: £75–£90
INFILLS
• Beginner Price: £25–£40
• Average fully-booked price: £35–£50
Example Earnings Breakdown
3 full sets per week = approx £180 weekly
£180 x 4 weeks = £720 monthly
Once your prices grow with experience:
6 clients/week ≈ £1,320 p/m
8 clients/week ≈ £1,920 p/m
10 clients/week ≈ £2,600 p/m
3. Clients Come From Visibility — Not Luck
You don’t need thousands of followers to be fully booked. You just need to show up consistently where your clients spend time.
📍 Instagram before-and-after reels
📍 TikTok lash transformations
📍 Local Facebook groups
📍 Google Business Profile (free and powerful!)
Post daily if you can — quantity builds momentum, but quality builds trust.
4. Create a Luxurious Client Experience
The little things matter. They’re what make clients return and recommend you to everyone they know.
✨ Warm welcome + clean scent
✨ Soft blankets + comfy treatment bed
✨ Loyalty cards or refer-a-friend rewards
✨ Calm, relaxing atmosphere
Clients return for lashes, but stay for how you make them feel.
5. How Lash Techs Reach £1,500+ a Month (Copy-Friendly Version)
You don’t need to be doing 30 clients a week to earn good money — even a small, steady client base brings in strong income once your pricing reflects your skill.
Example growth & earnings:
• 6 clients per week
Average price per client: around £55
Estimated monthly income: £1,320
• 8 clients per week
Average price per client: around £60
Estimated monthly income: £1,920
• 10 clients per week
Average price per client: around £65
Estimated monthly income: £2,600
This is achievable from home, mobile or in-salon — and can fit around children, a job, studies, or other commitments. Lash qualification = flexibility, financial independence and the potential to grow at your own pace.
Ready to Start Your Lash Career?
Saint Benedict’s Beauty & Lash Academy trains real women, real mothers and real beginners — and turns them into confident, fully qualified lash artists. With expert support, professional kits and business guidance included, you’re not doing this alone.
👉 Enrol today and start earning from a brand new skill.
DM us or visit our training page to secure your course space.
💗 Your lash journey starts here.
📍 Norwich, Norfolk
🏫 Saint Benedict’s Beauty & Lash Academy