This week, we're shining the spotlight on our featured lash artist, Alanna Decker, known on Instagram as @fallen_shea.decker Hailing from Boaz, AL.

Alanna embarked on her lash journey at Sunkissed in Boaz, AL, and has been enhancing the beauty of lashes for over three years now. Reflecting on her initial challenges, Alanna admits that mastering the art of isolation required a hefty dose of patience, alongside figuring out how to balance scheduling for both hair and lash appointments. She recalls a pivotal moment during practice when everything just clicked, marking a significant turning point in her career. Alanna realized that lashing demanded a different approach compared to hair services, particularly in terms of time management and techniques.

Inspiration for Alanna comes from the vibrant community of lash artists she connects with daily on Facebook. Witnessing the passion and dedication of artists, whether they've been in the industry for a week or over seven years, fuels her motivation and creativity.

To her fellow lash artists, whether you're just starting out, facing hurdles, or dreaming of joining the industry, Alanna offers heartfelt advice: never give up. Persistence, continuous practice, capturing your work through photos, and sharing your journey on platforms like Facebook can make all the difference. Alanna shares from experience that consistency in posting can attract clients—many of hers mentioned seeing her posts for months before deciding to book an appointment. It's often just one post that resonates and brings them through your door. Her message is clear: with determination and resilience, you will achieve your goals in the lash world.

Let's show our love and support for Gabbi's incredible work @fallen_shea.decker. It's artists like her that we love to showcase weekly, celebrating the talent and dedication within the lash community.

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We truly appreciate and value every one of you. To show our support, we plan to promote you and your work within our community.

Each week, we aim to highlight one lash artist. We'll display their talent on several of our social media channels.

If there's someone you think deserves this spotlight, please nominate them. Tell us why they stand out. You can reach out to us with your suggestions at @thousandlashes. And, don't forget to give us a follow!