Topic

Business & Education

Pricing, retail, training and industry events, for growing a lash and brow business.

Freshly lifted lashes being combed out with a micro brush
Oct 06, 2026 · Reid Ryan
My Results Never Look Like What I See on Instagram, How Do I Get Those Results?

Why other artists' lifts look better on your feed (lighting, editing, client selection) and the fundamentals that actually close the gap.

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Industry Burnout Is Real, Here's How to Combat It and Stay Inspired
Oct 04, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Industry Burnout Is Real, Here's How to Combat It and Stay Inspired

Burnout is common among lash and brow artists. Practical ways to protect your body, beat isolation and keep growing so your career lasts.

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I Only Do Brows, Why Should I Bother With Lashes?
Oct 02, 2026 · Reid Ryan
I Only Do Brows, Why Should I Bother With Lashes?

Already doing brow lamination? Why adding lash lamination on the same Profusion system grows your ticket, rebookings and client loyalty.

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Sachet Shelf Life: How to Store, Stock, and Actually Use Every Bit of Product Behind the Chair
Oct 01, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Sachet Shelf Life: How to Store, Stock, and Actually Use Every Bit of Product Behind the Chair

Sachets go off fast once opened. How to store, rotate and stock them so you stop throwing product, and margin, in the trash.

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Lashes after a Korean lash lift, lifted and separated, seen close up
Sep 19, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Do I Charge More for a Korean Lash Lift? Pros and Cons

Do you add a surcharge for a Korean lash lift, or raise your prices across the board as your skill grows? The pros, the cons, and where I land.

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Laminated brows after a brow lamination service
Sep 10, 2026 · Reid Ryan
What Is Brow Lamination? What to Know Before You Add It to Your Menu

Brow lamination explained: how it works, who it suits, which system to use, the tools on your station, and how to keep clients' brows looking fresh.

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Two close-up panels of lashes laid flat on an orange Elleebana lash lift shield, with lifting lotion being applied by a gold applicator on the left and a swab on the right
Aug 31, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Can You Skip Straight to Korean Lash Lift? Here's My Honest Answer

You can enroll without a foundational lift class. Whether you should is a different question, and the answer comes down to the processing judgment the trend class was never built to teach.

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Do I Need More Than One Lifting System? One Shot, Profusion, and Brik & Pearl, Pros and Cons
Aug 22, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Do I Need More Than One Lifting System? One Shot, Profusion, and Brik & Pearl, Pros and Cons

One Shot runs on TGA, Profusion on cysteamine, BRIK & PEARL® on a hybrid of both. What each chemistry changes, and when all three earn their keep.

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Lash artist leaning over a client on a treatment bed, working on a lash lift with a fine tool
Jul 22, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Online vs. Hands-On Elleebana Certification: Which Is Right for You?

Live Zoom sessions or a trainer at your shoulder? How I help artists choose between online and in-person Elleebana certification.

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Should You Attend Lash Industry Events?
Jun 09, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Should You Attend Lash Industry Events? An Honest Look at the Pros, the Cons, and What to Expect

What LASHCON, IECSC, and the rest of the conference circuit actually deliver for lash artists, and an honest look at when they're worth the cost.

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Lash Tints, Brow Dyes, and Hybrid Brow Stains
Jun 06, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Lash Tints, Brow Dyes, and Hybrid Brow Stains: What's the Difference, and Why You Need All Three on Your Menu

Lash tints, traditional brow dyes, and hybrid brow stains do three different jobs. Here's what each one is, where it shines, and the products we recommend.

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Why Elleeplex Hyaluronic Boost Serum Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Service Menu
Jun 03, 2026 · Reid Ryan
Why Elleeplex Hyaluronic Boost Serum Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Service Menu

A simple, two-minute finishing step that boosts hydration and shine after every lift or lamination, and a natural retail add-on for clients to take home.

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Polymorph Brow Mapping Artistry
Feb 27, 2023 · Reid Ryan
Polymorph Brow Mapping Artistry

Why we built an entire course around brow mapping alone, and how it gives every stylist a repeatable framework for balanced brows on any face.

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Why I Chose Elleebana
Feb 26, 2023 · Reid Ryan
Why I Chose Elleebana

A personal look at a career spent across the beauty industry, and what finally led to partnering with Elleebana as a distributor and educator.

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