From Shaky Hands to Lash Artist of the Year:

My Journey in Lashes...

If you had told me years ago that I’d be sitting here, writing about how I won 2024 Lash Artist of the Year, I would’ve probably done one of two things: laughed… or cried. Maybe both. Because let’s be real ... I did not start out as a natural in this industry.

In fact, I remember my first-ever lash set like it was yesterday. My hands were shaking, my heart was racing, and I was sweating in places I didn’t even know could sweat. I spent HOURS painstakingly placing each extension, only to step back and realize… yeah, this was not the flawless, fluffy set I had envisioned. (Bless my first-ever model for being so patient.) But I was hooked.

The Hardest (and Best) Decision Leading to Lash Artist of the Year:

Lashes weren’t always my plan. Like so many of us, I was stuck in that weird in-between stage of knowing I wanted more for myself, but not quite knowing what "more" looked like. I craved something creative, something hands-on, something that actually made people feel good. And after falling into the beauty industry, I realized: this was it.

But knowing what you want and making it happen? Two very different things. I won’t sugarcoat it—starting out was HARD. I doubted myself constantly. There were days when I thought, Maybe I’m just not cut out for this. The technique took time, the business side of things was overwhelming, and honestly? There were moments when I considered throwing in the tweezers and calling it a day.

But Then Everything Changed…

The moment I decided to stop waiting for confidence to show up and just put myself out there—everything shifted. I practiced relentlessly. I invested in my education. I made mistakes (so many mistakes), but I learned from every single one. And slowly, I built a clientele. One by one, women started trusting me with their lashes.

And let me tell you—nothing, nothing, beats the feeling of watching someone look in the mirror after a fresh set and light up. That’s when I knew: this was bigger than lashes. It was about helping people feel their best, their most confident, their most powerful.

And Now?

Fast forward to today, and somehow, I’ve gone from that nervous, self-doubting beginner to winning Lash Artist of the Year. (Still processing that, to be honest.)

This award isn’t just about me. It’s about every late night I spent perfecting my craft, every lesson learned the hard way, every client who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. It’s about you—the community of artists, beauty lovers, and dream chasers who prove every day that passion and perseverance will take you places you never thought possible.

So if you’re in that “shaky hands, self-doubt, wondering if you should quit” stage, my advice is to keep going. Your breakthrough moment is coming. And trust me when I say, it’ll be worth every single struggle. And in a years time you'll be reflecting and thanking yourself for not giving up.