HOW LASH ARTISTS CAN PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAY RUSH
PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAY RUSH 🎃🦃🎄
Spooky sets, Thanksgiving plans, Christmas parties, and New Year’s glam — the holiday season is officially one of the busiest times of the year for lash artists! As clients start booking appointments for every celebration on their calendar, your schedule can fill up fast.
Getting prepared early can help you stay organized, avoid running out of essentials, and make the holiday rush a little less stressful. Here are a few ways to get your lash business ready for the busy months ahead. ✨
STOCK UP BEFORE THE RUSH
Don’t wait until your schedule is packed to check your inventory! Take a look at your everyday essentials and stock up on lash trays, adhesive, remover, tape, eye pads, spoolies, and other disposables.
Halloween is just the beginning. Make sure you have enough supplies to carry you through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s appointments. Check your most-used curls, lengths, and diameters so you’re ready for every set that comes your way.
PLAN AHEAD FOR EACH HOLIDAY
Holiday appointments can book up quickly, especially in the days leading up to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Set your availability early and decide which days you’ll be working or taking off.
Encourage regular clients to pre-book their fills and holiday appointments. Sharing your availability on social media ahead of time can also help clients plan instead of waiting until the last minute.
GET READY FOR HOLIDAY LASH LOOKS
The holidays are the perfect time for clients to have a little more fun with their sets. Halloween might bring bold colors and creative lash looks, while Thanksgiving and Christmas can mean fuller, fluffier sets for family gatherings, photos, and parties.
Tinsel lashes are perfect for any holiday look! @sarahthelashtech_ shows off how you can use our tinsel lashes to create eye-catching looks for the holiday season!
Keep a variety of lash styles and colors on hand so you can give your clients something special for every celebration.
PREP YOUR STATION FOR BUSY DAYS
Back-to-back appointments are much easier when everything has a place. Before your busiest weeks, organize your lash cart, sanitize your tools, refill disposables, and keep your most-used products within reach.
Taking a few extra minutes to prep before your day starts can save you time between appointments and keep your schedule running smoothly.
REMIND YOUR CLIENTS TO BOOK EARLY
Your clients have busy holiday schedules too! Start reminding them to book early through social media, texts, or appointment reminders.
This is also a good time to clearly communicate your late, cancellation, and rescheduling policies. With holiday travel and changing plans, setting expectations ahead of time can help prevent gaps in your schedule.
SAVE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF
From Halloween all the way through New Year’s, the holiday rush can feel nonstop. As your books fill up, remember to leave yourself time to eat, drink water, reset your station, and recharge.
A fully booked schedule is exciting, but taking care of yourself will help you give every client your best work.
READY FOR THE HOLIDAY RUSH?
A little preparation can go a long way during the busiest months of the year. Stock up early, plan your schedule, prepare your station, and encourage clients to secure their appointments before your books fill up.
From spooky Halloween sets to Christmas glam, you’ll be ready for every lash look the holiday season brings. ✨