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Finding the right trainer

Now during the popularity of Eyelash extensions, Microblading, powder and all PMU, trainers from all over get to showcase their talent and inspire. Unfortunately, the industry has fallen prey to some rather questionable characters with “fast-food” training sessions. In contrast to notable, well respected trainers, they are now offering fundamental courses to the frantic students who paid lower priced training only to find upon completion of the course they have nothing to show but a fancy kit with no real grasp on the basic fundamentals.

Unfortunately with the B.C. beauty industry not regulating their trainers, we’ve seen some trainers that are not covering proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials to a one day course or online courses not teaching the intricacies of hands-on training. Most experts in PMU, tattoo, eyelash extensions waxing etc. agree there seems to be a consensus that choosing a qualified trainer brings peace-of-mind. 

Remember local trainers have a greater level of accountability for who complete their course, and the training those students receive and can be hands on with mentorship and extra’s

• Watch for those who don’t have experience training

• Beware of trainers who will not reveal the location of training to you until after you make the deposit.
• Keep away from the trainer who advertises work on live models without the proper insurance. 
• Ask for an information package detailing the course.
• Get it in writing that the course will not be cancelled for any reason other than weather related delays, death in the family.
• Beware of a trainer who gives you reason for lack of transparency, most trainers who are industry veterans are very supportive of each other’s events, often teaming up in one way or another to show support.
• Be cautious of videos posted on live student work during ‘3 days of training’ unless it’s accompanied with before pictures of the models. This is one of the most misleading advertisements. Look for those who specifically chose models with near perfect brows, this is unrealistic and lazy.  You should look for pictures of their students’ healed results.
• Trust your gut. The money you’re paying is money you’ve worked very hard for, don’t invest it lightly. 

I strongly believe that if these questions are asked enough, industry professionals will want to rise to the challenge of a better business model

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Build your own business with our all inclusive course:

Beauty Tech Certificate

• You will learn how to successfully start your own business 
• Get helpful direction on setting up and executing social media
• Learn classic lashes value 
• Volume lash extensions Value 
• PMU makeup artistry including Value 
• Powder brows
• Microblading
• Lash Lifts and tints with brow lamination Value 
• Henna brow  and facial waxing Value 
• Eyeliner Value
• Lip blush Value 

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