Summer Lashé Richmond

Summer Lashé is a licensed and insured business with locations at 5102 Richmond Henrico Turnpike in Richmond and at 7425 Lee Davis Road, Suite 8, in Mechanicsville. The business describes itself as Richmond's first beauty supply store, and it sells lash supplies, waxing supplies and professional skincare products alongside its services.

The lash menu centers on mink eyelash extensions made with synthetic mink fibers, applied to each natural lash. Styles offered are Classic, Hybrid, Russian Volume and Mega Volume, which is also called Mega V. A first application takes a minimum of two hours, and Volume and Mega V sets may need an extra 30 minutes depending on natural lash density. Fills are recommended every two weeks, and a full set can last up to four weeks with proper care.

Waxing covers the full body, including eyebrows, lips, underarms, bikini and Brazilian.

Training is a significant part of the business. One-on-one classes cover lash application, fan making and marketing. The three-day course called The Lash Goat covers classic and volume techniques along with business planning for the lash industry, and it includes a full lash kit, a training manual and certification. The business also partners with the Henrico Education Foundation and Richmond Public Schools to offer hands-on lash training to students at local schools.

A loyalty program rewards purchases with points: 250 points earns a $10 reward, and points can be stacked.

Pairs its lash and waxing services with hands-on education, from one-on-one classes to a three-day certification course.