FIRST CLASS LASHES & BEAUTY

First Class Lashes & Beauty has two locations: one at 555 NE 81st St in Miami, Florida, and one at 535 NJ-38 E, Suite 149B, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Lash extensions make up the core of the menu, with lash lifts and tints and brow waxing and shaping alongside them.

Extension options run from a classic set, with one extension applied to each natural lash, to hybrid sets that mix classic lashes with light volume fans. Light volume sets use fans of up to five lightweight lashes, also called Russian Volume, and mega volume sets use fans of six or more. Full sets take about two hours. Removal with a full set uses a cream or gel remover to take off all extensions, followed by a lash bath, and takes 30 minutes.

Lash lift and tint treatments semi-permanently lift, curl and tint natural lashes. The business says the results last six to eight weeks, and the appointment takes an hour and a half. Brow waxing and shaping takes 20 minutes and shapes brows to the client's desired shape using wax and tweezing.

The business also runs training for lash artists. Intro To Lash Extensions is a 3-day course totaling 14 hours and costs $1,500. It covers lash and glue theory and the classic set, comes with a 45-piece kit and a 50-page electronic manual, and includes certification and continued mentorship. Classes are limited to one or two students. A Technique Refresher Course costs $400 to $600 as a 3-hour or 5-hour session and requires students to already be certified in classic, hybrid or volume application. A Lash Lift & Tint Training Course costs $850 and includes a fully loaded kit and a live model demonstration. For people with questions, Anything Eyelashes consultation calls with a fellow lash artist are available for 30 minutes at $35 or 60 minutes at $65.

Miami is open Monday to Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and closed Thursday to Sunday. The Cherry Hill location is open Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, and closed Friday to Sunday. Lash supplies, tweezers and aftercare products are sold through an online shop, and e-gift cards are also available.