‘Training and certifying lash artists’: Lash technician on additional revenue streams

From her parents' kitchen at home, Brethny Tabalina has put up her own lash extension business, expanded her service, and recently been awarded the 2024 Lash Pro Champion.

From her parents' kitchen at home, Brethny Tabalina has put up her own lash extension business, expanded her service, and recently been awarded the 2024 Lash Pro Champion. Credit: Claudia Tabalina (Facebook)

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Sydneysider Brethny Tabalina set up her lash extension business LA BEAUTE’ CO. six years ago from her parents’ kitchen.

Key Points
  • In Australia, the revenue generated in the Beauty & Personal Care market is expected to reach US$7.42bn in 2024.
  • To save her business during the pandemic, Tabalina started training and certifying lash technicians online which gave her additional revenues.
  • Tabalina recently won the 2024 Lash Pro championship after beating10,000 candidates all over Australia.
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