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Master NovaLash Artist and Educator Sophia Navarro specializes in creating full, lush sets of lashes. As the owner of The Lash Co. in Houston, TX, she also knows how to grow a lash clientele. NovaLash Eyelash Extensions recently announced ...

Master NovaLash Artist and Educator Sophia Navarro specializes in creating full, lush sets of lashes. As the owner of The Lash Co. in Houston, TX, she also knows how to grow a lash clientele. NovaLash Eyelash Extensions recently announced that Navarro would be traveling the country teaching her winning techniques, working with two new NovaLash products-- Platinum Bond HIGH SPEED adhesive and American Volume Extensions--and she will start this lash-extravaganza in LasVegas during the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences (IECS), June 20-22 2015.
What: NovaLash new Advanced American Volume Training with Sophia Navarro. The class is for experienced certified lash stylists who want to take the next step in perfecting their current skills and learning new techniques that will grow their business. Learn new classic lashing tips and Navarro's technique for creating the voluminous and luxurious lash lines that clients love.
When: Monday, June 22nd from 9am--6pm.
Where:The Expertise Cosmetology Institute. The address is 1911 Stella Lake Street, Las Vegas Nevada 89106, approximately four miles north of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Who is eligible: All certified stylists are eligible if their full-set application time is under 1.5 hours and they have been lashing for at least one year.
What will you learn: The class will start with a quick review of the glue and glue allergies. Navarro will give her “tips of the trade” for creating the amazing full look she achieves with classic lashing (1 to 1) and tips on how to speed up application time. She will talk about the art of making lashes look beautiful and believable. The.hands-on portion of the class will include working with flares and with live models. This is when attendees will learn Navarro's American Volume application technique on both top and bottom lashes. Candied Lash application will be demonstrated as well as a detailed eyelash strip application technique. Also, Navarro will share business building techniques and will demonstrate eye cosmetics that will enhance client’s look and the artist's work.
New Products:
Platinum Bond HIGH SPEED adhesive "Now the world's favorite adhesive is available in a special formula just for volume lashing. Create beautiful, full, feathery volume the American way with varying lengths, textures and the durability and purity that has made NovaLash's patent-pending formulas the most highly awarded adhesive in the world.
American Volume Extensions these extensions will come in 4 different curls (Natural, Curly, B, and D) and will come in 3 different thicknesses (.05mm, .07mm, and .10mm) and in 4 different lengths (8mm, 10mm,12mm, 14mm).
Cost: The total package for training and products is $1275. Includes step-by-step training manual including graphics. Attendees will be provided with all of the products and tools needed during the class and will go home with a bottle of NovaLash’s new Platinum Bond Speed Dry Adhesive, three boxes of lashes, and undereye stickers.
Enroll: Contact Kacey at 866-430-1261 or kacey@novalash.com
Dates and locations of future classes across the country will be posted on the NovaLash website – www.novalash.com
This will be a fast-paced class full of lots of information. Your homework, in order to become proficient and fast on the American Volume Technique, will require you to practice, practice, practice on your own after the class. Sophia will be available for questions once you get back home and start practicing.

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