TRAINING ACADEMY
Want to become a Lash or Brow Artist?
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If you are wanting a rewarding, fun and exciting new career then this is the training for you. Learn direct from an industry leader who is dedicated to raising the industry standards and is truly passionate about helping others succeed. Fiona is an award winning and multiple published lash and brow artist who is truly passionate about this exciting industry and leading others towards an exciting and successful new career.
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Fiona offers fully comprehensive training in both Classic Eyelash Extensions which is designed for beginners and then her advanced Russian Volume training for those ready to expand their lash techniques.
These are no express courses, they are full of knowledge and tips and tricks to make sure you succeed in the lash industry. Fiona has combined online learning and in-person classes to allow students to absorb all the fundamental theory whilst grasping a good practical understanding so they can leave feeling confident in their new skill.
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Weekend intensive courses available as well as her newly launched 5 week training course which runs in the evening or morning 1 day a week.
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Her other workshops include - Lash Lifting & Tinting, 1 Day Basic Brow Training, and Pre Made Volume Workshop.
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Class sizes are small (1-4 students) to allow you the one on one attention you need as you learn and begin your lash or brow journey.
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Why Choose Fifth Lash?
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Bringing over eleven years of hands on lash experience, Fiona has continued to develop her knowledge and skills within the industry, completing training with Internationally Awarded Master Lash Stylist, Joy Crossingham from Brisbane Lashes and other international educators such as Julia Mann from Lash Tribe.​​
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As well as training, Fiona still performs lash treatments daily making her experience and knowledge very much current for her students to learn from.
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In July 2018 she was invited to attend the first ever Lash Vision Leaders conference in Melbourne which brings industry leaders together to help grow and raise the standards of our industry. Fiona was thrilled to be invited back again in 2019 & 2020- to attend this intimate conference with some internationally renowned mentors and educators.
Due to Fiona's contribution to the industry and attendance to Lash Vision Leaders conferences she is a proud board member of Registered Lash Artists Association (ARLA). To find out more about ARLA please visit www.registeredlashartist.com
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Her recent achievements include nominations for Favourite Lash Education - Australian Lash Open 2020 and Favourite Lash Boss - Australian Open 2020. Her work placed 1st in New Zealand Lash Competition for Classic Eyelash Extensions in 2017 and placed 1st for Male Nude Category Winter Wonderland Lash Comp in 2018.
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Fiona was honoured to speak and share her story of surviving covid as a commercial salon owner at Aotearoa Lash Conference held in Rotorua in September 2022. She looks forward to attending this years conference in Auckland this coming October where she joins the panel of industry leaders as well as judging the online lash competition.
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She is extremely passionate about continuing to improve the standard of eyelash extensions within New Zealand and thrives to give new lash artists the best possible education providing you with skills you need to start your new rewarding career.
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For more information on our courses please click the appropriate link.