Arched Ink Studio

Arched Ink Studio is located in suite 200, room 9 at 5500 Cherokee Ave in Alexandria, Virginia. The studio describes itself as a lash, brow and beauty academy. Its treatment menu covers lash extensions for fuller, longer lashes, lash lifts for natural lashes without extensions, lash refill appointments, brow shaping, tinting and defining, and PMU microshaded brows for a natural-looking result. Lash and brow services can be combined in a single appointment.

The business began in 2020, opened its first studio in 2021, launched its education program in 2022, and introduced its own line of professional products in 2024. Clients book online by choosing a service, date and time. Before the appointment they are asked to arrive with clean lashes or brows, free of eye makeup, oils and skincare around the eye area, and to avoid caffeine beforehand if possible. Pre-appointment instructions are sent at booking. Each visit moves through a consultation, the treatment, aftercare guidance and a review of results. Lash extensions typically last two to four weeks before a refill is recommended, depending on natural lash cycle and aftercare, while PMU microshaded brows can last one to three years with occasional touch-ups.

Training includes a Lash Artist Certification that combines mannequin practice, live models and hands-on correction, and a PMU Brow Certification that starts on mannequins before moving to live models. Lash training is designed for complete beginners, runs about one day in person for up to five people, and covers classic, hybrid and volume techniques, lash mapping, safe removal, client consultations, sanitation and business topics such as pricing and booking policies. Brow training covers brow mapping, color theory, machine control, implantation depth and aftercare. Certification is not automatic at the end of the course; it is earned once a student's work meets the studio's Client Ready Standard, and it is only available through in-person training and assessment. A training certificate is a record of completion, not a state or local license, so students must check licensing and health requirements where they plan to work. Online lash courses are self-paced, including a Volume and Hybrid Eyelash Extensions course, and in-person students are said by the studio to usually begin taking paying clients within a few weeks. Payment plans through Affirm are available for training.

The mentorship program covers business strategy, branding, marketing, client growth, pricing and long-term planning for beauty professionals, and sessions can be held online. The studio also sells lash supplies and educational resources, including its own mixed lash trays, a foam lash bath, a lash bonder, a retention primer, tweezers, a beginner lash training manual and a post-certification business guide. Shipping is available across the United States, with free shipping on orders over $75, and the studio offers a money-back guarantee on products.

Education-first training that pairs hands-on practice on mannequins and live models with direct corrections, small group feedback and ongoing mentorship.