The Lash Association
Serving 1200 Members in 7 Countries over 9 Years
ABOUT NALA
Welcome to the National Association of Lash Artists (NALA) AKA The Lash Association, your trusted partner in the lash industry. Founded in 2016, as an internationally recognized, non-governmental accreditation agency, we are dedicated to advocating for lash professionals like you across the globe.
At The Lash Association, we take pride in supporting the global lash industry by establishing essential regulatory guidelines and offering comprehensive certification and accreditation programs for lash educators, lash academies, and lash artists. Our mission is to elevate the profession while fostering innovation and excellence.
One of our key priorities is providing vital information about client lash health, service hygiene and best practices through our annual Board of Advisors meetings. These meetings allow us to collaborate, share expertise, and update guidelines and requirements to ensure your success. Additionally, we offer workshops and resources tailored to our community's evolving needs.
As a member of our community, you gain access to a wealth of resources designed to enhance your skills and grow your business:
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Industry Resources: Stay informed with the latest industry information.
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NALA Membership: AKA Lash Artist Accreditation. Gain worldwide recognition as a high-quality service provider, and get tailored lash artist support with access to exclusive paid member benefits.
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Educator Certification Course: Empower yourself to become a certified lash educator and inspire the next generation of artists. This online course is work at your own pace, but can be completed in as few as 3 days.
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Academy Accreditation: Submit your own manuals for approval, OR license NALA's manuals and become a NALA Accredited Academy.
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Educational Materials: Invest in our comprehensive textbooks and guides curated by industry experts.
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Engaging Events: Join our NALA meet ups and educator meetings to network and stay updated on industry advancements.
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Business Optimization: Enroll in our pay what you can - “Optimize Your Lash Business” course and gain insights into successful business strategies.
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Community Support: Connect with fellow professionals and participate in free workshops with like minded lash artists through our Lash Business Success Strategies FB Group.
The Lash Association isn’t just an association; it’s a dynamic community fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and camaraderie among lash professionals worldwide. Join us today and unlock a world of opportunities!
HEAD OFFICE TEAM
This is your lash association, and we are here to serve you.
Raine Dumais-Kemp
Member Support Leader
Georgia Shephard
CEO of NALA Since '24
Levi Shephard
NALA's Late Founder 2016 - 2024
ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
The National Association of Lash Artists recommended regulations are developed and released every year to ensure the validity and on-going relevance of The NALA Standards. With the co-operation of our BOA, we also;
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Monitoring changes to legislation and government policies. ( It is always your responsibility to check your local rules and regulations regarding lash services or training.)
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Surveying organizations about the current requirements with a request for any additional feedback.
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Analyzing feedback from communities, organizations, and individuals.
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Providing the most recent feedback to the NALA Board of Advisors for consideration.
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Informing NALA Members of any upcoming amendments to the recommended guidelines.
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Informing the owners of NALA Accredited Academies of any upcoming amendments to our Accreditation Requirements.
Maintaining our standards is a continuous process, our board members meet annually to update the requirements for both NALA Membership and NALA Academy Accreditation.
