How to Become a Lash Artist Without Spending Years at TAFE

How to Become a Lash Artist Without Spending Years at TAFE

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a lash artist without spending years at TAFE — this post is for you.

Starting a beauty career doesn’t have to mean sitting in a classroom five days a week or paying thousands for long qualifications.

These days, you can build real skills, gain certification, and start taking clients from home — all while learning from industry experts online.

At By Priscilla Martin Academy, we’ve helped hundreds of women across Australia do exactly that — turning passion into profit through our Lash Mastery Courses.


Step 1: Learn from Someone Who’s Been There

Before you pick up tweezers, it’s important to learn from someone who’s not just trained — but has actually built a successful lash business.

Our founder, Priscilla Martin, has been in the industry for over 7 years, trained 300+ students, and is internationally recognised for her lash education and salon success.

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“I wanted to create a course that teaches not just how to lash — but how to grow a business.” — Priscilla Martin

Why our course is the smarter choice
If you’re comparing options, you’ll see the big provider TAFE Queensland lists their Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) at up to $7,220 full fee (or about $4,430 when subsidised) for entry-level beauty training. TAFE Queensland

But our specialist beauty training course offers real advantages:

  1. Lower cost – you get the training you need, without paying extra for big institutional overheads.
  2. One-on-one training – personalised instruction means faster learning, better results and the ability to ask questions anytime.
  3. Modules custom-designed for beauty professionals – instead of covering a wide range of general beauty topics, our modules focus on the exact skills you want (lashes, brows, business growth etc.).
  4. Built by someone who lives and breathes this industry – your trainer (that’s you!) has 10+ years in the field, educator credentials, and understands both salon work and teaching.

If you’re serious about becoming a beauty professional (or growing your existing skill set) without wasting time or money, our course gives you the right focus, personal attention and value for your investment.

Feel free to reach out and we’ll walk you through the exact course outline, payment plans, and how it works 100% around your schedule.


Step 2: Choose an Accredited Online Lash Course

A high-quality online lash course gives you flexibility and structure.

With lifetime access and professional tutorials, you can learn:

  • Lash isolation & placement techniques
  • Classic, Hybrid, and Volume styles
  • Lash mapping for different eye shapes
  • Retention troubleshooting
  • Safe removal and client aftercare
  • PLUS: Business foundations, pricing, and social media growth

📸 Step 3: Practice, Practice, Practice (and Document It!)

You’ll get detailed practice worksheets and video modules that show you how to set up your workspace, apply on mannequins, and transition to real clients.

This is also where your social media comes in — share your progress to attract future clients!

Our students’ work speaks for itself — these transformations came from students who started with zero experience.

Student lash extension set during By Priscilla Martin Lash Mastery Course

Step 4: Get Certified & Start Taking Clients

Once you complete your modules and assessment, you’ll receive your Lash Artist Certificate — ready to display proudly in your salon or portfolio.

You’ll also get access to:

  • Trade discount codes from top beauty brands
  • Business templates (pricing lists, consent forms, etc.)
  • Ongoing mentorship and lifetime course updates

Step 5: Turn Your Skill Into a Business

Learning lashes isn’t just about the technique — it’s about creating freedom, income, and a brand you love.

Our students go on to open home studios, rent salon spaces, or even start teaching.

Just completed my lash course with Priscilla! What an amazing and fun experience. I 100% recommended talking to Priscilla if you’re interested in this area, she was an amazing, bubbly and efficient teacher and I’m so excited to be completing my brow course with her next week ” — Taya 

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Why Online Beats Traditional Training

  • Learn at your own pace, from anywhere
  • Lifetime access — no expiry dates or time limits
  • Save thousands on tuition & travel
  • Get 1:1 feedback and mentorship through our student community

You’ll graduate with the same skills, confidence, and certification — just without the long, expensive TAFE route.

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Ready to Start Your Lash Journey?

You don’t need to wait for the “perfect time.” You just need a little confidence — and the right training.

Explore Our Lash Mastery Courses!

Lifetime access | Expert mentoring | Payment plans available

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