About NALA
Welcome to the National Association of Lash Artists (NALA) AKA The Lash Association, your trusted partner in the lash industry. As an internationally recognized, non-governmental accreditation agency, we are dedicated to advocating for lash professionals like you across the globe.
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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, academies, and artists. Our mission is to elevate industry standards while fostering innovation and excellence.
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One of our key priorities is providing vital information on health, hygiene, and best practices through our annual Board of Advisors meetings. These sessions 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.
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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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Free Industry Resources: Stay informed with the latest industry trends, health guidelines, and scientific research. As an Accredited Member or Academy owner, it will be sent directly to your inbox.
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NALA Membership: AKA Lash Artist Accreditation. Gain worldwide recognition as a high-quality lash artist and access exclusive member benefits.
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Educator Certification Course: Empower yourself to become a certified lash educator and inspire the next generation of artists.
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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 educator meetings, conferences, and awards gala to network and stay updated on industry advancements.
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Business Optimization: Enroll in our “Optimize Your Lash Business” course and gain insights into successful business strategies.
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Community Support: Connect with fellow professionals through our Lash Business Success Strategies Facebook Group and local meet-ups.
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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 The Lash Association
Levi Shephard
NALA's Late Founder
Accreditation Development Process
Updating the NALA Academy Accreditation requirements is a continuous process. The requirements are influenced by:
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Global research into safe practice
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On-going consultation with the NALA Board of Advisors
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Feedback from lash professionals and the general public
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Feedback from lash students
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Changes in legislation and government policies
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Demands for greater accountability
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Targeted surveys about the new processes and standards
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Evaluating the effectiveness of any new processes introduced
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Making corrections in any necessary areas
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Continued Development of Industry Standards
An updated version of NALA Accreditation requirements is developed and released every year to ensure the validity and on-going relevance of the standards. Necessary amendments are communicated via email to the accredited academy owners. Academy owners are expected to fully implement the changes identified by the accompanying timeline. NALA provides as much notice as possible, though the implementation period for legislative changes can be much shorter.
The requirements for NALA Academy Accreditation are developed and reviewed in consultation with the NALA Board of Advisors.
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Support for NALA Members and Accredited Academies
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NALA creates online content and workshops for our members based on the research conducted throughout the year.
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Monitoring changes to legislation and government policies.
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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 accredited academies of any upcoming amendments to our Accreditation Requirements.
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The NALA recommended regulations are developed and released every year to ensure the validity and on-going relevance of NALA Standards.
Maintaining our standards is a continuous process, our board members meet annually to update the requirements for both membership and academy accreditation.
Annual Activities
