Lash Artists Optimal Position: How Should You Sit When Doing Eyelash Extensions

So, what is the ideal posture for lash application? How should you sit when doing eyelash extensions?

We, as lash artists are so passionate about doing our client’s lashes. However, they are times that we really felt so tired and some parts of our body are aching. 

L Curl Lashes, Ultra Crystal Bond, Marlowe Tweezer and Malachi Tweezer used in this set. To shop, please click here.

If you are new to photo editing and want some help on how to improve your lash photos, we have a Lash Editing Free Tutorial just for you! Please click here.

What could be the reasons for these body aches? In this blog, I will give you helpful tips about lash artist posture. 

When applying lash extensions, having a proper posture is really vital. It's something you should work on because it'll help you step up your lash game when it comes to multi-hour lashing appointments.

This is especially necessary if you will be doing volume or russian volume lashes and are passionate about creating your own fans, or if you are a newbie lash artist who will be spending at least 3 hours on each client.

What are the bad effects of slouching?

Proper posture for lash extensions is very important when we are performing our job. Slouching can cause lasting pain and injuries that might hinder you from doing what you love. We don’t want to end up paying so much money for chiropractor or orthopedic surgeon due to chronic pain.

Poor posture can also contribute to the following:

• Poor Circulation
• Negative Mood
• Increased Stress
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Less Motivation
• Poor Digestion
• Fatigue

For more tips like this one be sure to subscribe to our email list, we send very informative and helpful emails every week, please click here.

HOW SHOULD YOU SIT WHEN DOING EYELASH EXTENSIONS?

The ideal posture for eyelash extension application: Both the lashing bed and the adjustable stool should be set at a height that allows you to sit straight up with both feet on the floor. Place your feet on either side of the lash bed, so you are straddling the bed while performing the lash service.

Straight Isolation Tweezer, Precision Volume 90 Degree Tweezer, Gel Under Eye Patches, Ultra Crystal Bond, Lashes, Lash Tile and Coloured Agate Stone used in this set. To shop, please click here.

TIP #1

Get as near to your lash bed as possible. Place your back on the backrest of the stool and turn on the lights.

Sit as near to the head of the bed and the head of the client as possible.

TIP #2

You should have a stool that can be adjusted in height, as well as a massage bed that can be adjusted.

The high level you want to be in the stool (tweezers and client lashes) is your breast level. Check to see if your shoulders are relaxed and not tense.

Some beginner lash artists hunch simply because they want to see the fine lashes clearly. So, in order to maintain good posture, I recommend that you use magnifying glasses. Hunching is the first reason you get tired and burnt out easily and can cause muscle tension.

For more tips like this one be sure to subscribe to our email list, we send very informative and helpful emails every week, please click here.

HERE ARE THE EXERCISE THAT I AM DOING IN ORDER TO LESSEN THE DAMAGE THAT COMES FROM BAD POSTURE:

WHILE LASHING

Stand up straight with your shoulders back and down, and place your hands on your hips. Inhale slowly through your nose, allowing the air to fill your stomach, not your chest, and exhale through the mouth. Do this every 30 minutes, for 30 seconds.

Now we know how to sit correctly, let’s look at other ways you can support your back and improve your posture when lashing.

• Invest in a supportive chair
• Position yourself correctly
• Stretch between clients
• Have regular massages

L Curl Lashes, Ultra Crystal Bond, Marlowe Tweezer and Malachi Tweezer used in this set. To shop, please click here.

When it comes to maintaining good lashing ergonomics and a comfortable position, lashing posture and positioning are crucial. Pay attention first to your body in order to avoid muscle strains, cramps, and the need for regular massages just to keep up with your work.

For more tips like this one be sure to subscribe to our email list, we send very informative and helpful emails every week, please click here.

AFTER EACH APPOINTMENT

Sit up with your abdominal muscles engaged, and your arms out to the side with palms facing up. As you inhale through your nose, lift your arms straight up, feeling a stretch through the top of the bicep. 

The wrong way for the lash artist is to be positioned too far away from the client, this will lead to bad posture and chronic back pain.

Another common mistake is for the client to be positioned too low on the table from the lash artist, this will lead to neck and eye strain and is also incorrect.

Make sure the client is high enough on the table in order to prevent any slouching, and neck straining. The client should be close to you when you perform a lash extension.

Additional ways how to have a proper posture. I hope this will help you guys when you are working with eyelash extensions. This all seems like common sense, but its very easy to try and take some shortcuts, in order to save time, on a busy day. I hope you guys can remember this post and try your best to adjust the position in order to avoid these issues.

• Keep your back straight at all times
• Your chin needs to be kept up and not angled too far down
• Move forward with your entire body, not just your back
• Make sure your hands are in a neutral position and not flexed up or down
• Place your feet flat on the floor, making sure they are shoulder-width apart

Lashes, Velour Lash Adhesive, Straight Isolation Tweezer, Precision Volume 90 Degree Tweezer, Gel Under Eye Patches used in this set. To shop, please click here.

For more tips like this one be sure to subscribe to our email list, we send very informative and helpful emails every week, please click here.

CONCLUSION

Working on your lashing posture and positioning will allow you to work at a level where you can see everything without having to hunch. Make sure your body is completely at ease and pay attention to it.

We wanted to be in this industry for a long time, but then, we also need to take care of ourselves for us to have more productive and have creative work. We hope this blog helps you become more mindful of your posture. 

Let us know if we have helped you, and if you have any other tips that will help fellow lash artists improve their posture please leave a comment below.

Be sure to follow ThousandLashes on our social media - Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube for helpful lash tips and tricks. 

Anyone needing lash support or lash tips and tricks? Thousandlashes Lash Artist Facebook Support Group will always be open for the kind of support that you will be needing on this lash journey. 

For more tips like this one be sure to subscribe to our email list, we send very informative and helpful emails every week, please click here.

If you want to learn and create a beautiful set of wispy lashes. We have a FREE Training Ebook just for you, please click here.

*Grab your FREE Training Ebook on wispy lashes now! ( limited time only )

To purchase lash products, check out our website. SHOP NOW

ThousandLashes team will do our best to service you with our high-quality products and best service.

RELATED POSTS THAT YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL TO UPSCALE YOUR LASH BUSINESS:

A Comprehensive Guide To Lash Mapping: Learn why lash mapping is important to lash artists and how to choose a correct lash extension set for your clients.

How To Work Faster As A Lash Artist:  A Detailed video on how to speed up your eyelash application.

Best Lash Chair For Lash Artists: Let me discuss everything you need to know about lash chairs, each special feature and how should you sit when doing eyelash extensions.