FEATURED LASH ARTIST: Takeydia Smith

Meet Takeydia Smith
@beautybytee
📍 Miami, FL

Takeydia’s lash journey started in South Florida, where she trained in everything from classic lashes to mega volume, along with multiple styling-focused classes. From the beginning, she understood one thing clearly: great lashes aren’t just about application — they’re about enhancing the client’s natural features.

She’s been lashing since 2014, and like many artists, her biggest early challenge was mastering eye styling so sets looked balanced and natural on every client.

Instead of settling, she leaned into education. Takeydia continues to take classes every year, learning new techniques and refining her skills so she can better serve her clients. That commitment to growth is what keeps her work elevated.

Her inspiration came from a simple but powerful moment — meeting a lash artist at a natural hair convention who sparked the idea that this career was possible. That single interaction changed her path and led her to the industry she now loves.

What keeps her going?

The creativity. The connection. And the confidence her clients leave with. Helping others feel good will always be her biggest motivation.

💬 Advice for aspiring & struggling lash artists:

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Surround yourself with people who uplift you. Get involved in the lash community. Never rely on just one training — learn from different educators and stay open to growth. And most importantly, don’t give up. Keep lashing. You will get better. 🤍

This is the kind of passion, education, and community we believe in at ThousandLashes. If Takeydia’s journey resonates with you, this is your reminder: growth comes from staying curious, staying connected, and never stopping your education.

WANT TO SHINE IN OUR LASH COMMUNITY?

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!