I joined Lash Box's mentorship program expecting structured training, including volume lash techniques, and opportunities to grow professionally within the team. After I got certified I asked how come the class didn't include learning volume sets. I did get a student discount at $597.00. I feel I should have learned how to lash volume before receiving a certification. I asked how can you teach me volume the way her previous student learned who I was re placed with and she suggested to take her mentorship program that most places that certify teach less than what was taught. My experience, however, was disappointing in the mentorship. I observed that another student received more complete training, while I was gradually sidelined and not fully taught some of the promised techniques. During this time, I was asked to perform tasks unrelated to lashes, which offered little personal gain toward what I signed up for. I was re focused to perform professional make up which was a distraction for me while she planned to bring back another experienced lash artist then she paid advertising for more business.
Attempts to ask questions or clarify expectations were met with resistance, and communication and transparency were lacking. I had been going to school and trying to get my state license. I do have extra time on tests and I disclosed my learning disability in hope she would have patience with me while in cosmetology school and studying for exams. From when I did her class separately and school in about a years time I still don't know how to do volume lashes with out pre ordered fans which is not professional devoted lash artists would dismiss teaching their students like in this case. There wasn't many customers to practice on and days spent waiting for people to walk in.
I also feel it's important to clarify that I have since been told it was represented that I chose to leave the Lash Box team in the community which served her as a platform to gossip about me however, that was not my experience. I was removed. I share this to give potential mentees a clearer understanding of the mentorship structure and environment.
In addition, I brought my own clients that still frequent at $180 every two weeks or less since last year into the salon and contributed to the business beyond what was provided to me through the program.
I also connected her with students who signed up with her. I felt optimistic she would look after me in this way after we discussed and posted our plans publically.
One client later asked me months in advance to participate in a professional on-set backstage opportunity, which was not something offered through the salon. After accepting that opportunity independently, I experienced resistance and felt this contributed to how I was treated moving forward. She tried to book this client not understanding the clients needs with another student she favored. It caused unnecessary confusion. Especially after she contacted my family after I let her know it caused unnecessary issues for me in the past. I felt disrespected. read more
