Back to school: Lash & PMU edition 🎀✨
Going back to school at 31 is a whole different ball game than 13. 🥹 I swear if I had the focus I have now back when I was studying for my O-levels and degree, I would have been a straight A student. 🎓
Every single photo here is a core memory from my training. The transition from a senior role in Interior Design to being the new girl with a lash mapping pen was a total trip, but exactly the reset I needed. 🧘🏻♀️
The Course Reality
1) The Precision: Coming from an ID background, I thought I knew "detail." 📐 Then I met brow mapping. I spent 30 minutes just making sure the shape wasn’t wonky. 🤲✒️
2) Fine Motor Skills: Picking up a single 0.10mm lash extension from a tray? My hands had to learn a whole new language of patience. 🙇🏻♀️
3) The Focus: No multitasking, no scattered brain. Just hours and hours of quiet and intense practice. Learning the art of perfect placement and the patience of ensuring every area is covered with the tattoo needle. 💉
4) The "Physical" Art: Back/neck pain, finger cramps, and hands that were literally shaking during my very first models. 🥲
Why I’m sharing the "ugly" practice phase:
Mastery isn't an overnight thing. It’s built in these classrooms, on these practice pads, and through the nerves of working on those first few faces. 🫶🏻
I’m still learning new things every single day, but it’s incredibly fulfilling to look back and see the improvements from Day 1 to Day 100. 📈✨
I’m taking every single lesson, every cramp, and every shaking hand to make @prettysetgo.studio a precise, design-led sanctuary for your face. 🚀
To anyone starting new: Don't be afraid to be a beginner again. 🕊️ Starting over isn't a "setback", it's an upgrade. 💎 You might not have the same energy you had at 13, but you'll have a precision and intentionality now that your younger self couldn't dream of. 🥂
Embarking on a new career path in lash and PMU artistry later in life brings unique challenges and rewards. From my personal journey, I’ve found that the key to mastering these skills is patience and dedication. Each session requires immense focus — whether it’s practicing with a lash mapping pen or perfecting brow mapping techniques, attention to detail is critical to delivering flawless results. Physically, the work demands stamina and resilience. I experienced neck and back strain from long practice hours, but gradual adjustments to posture and frequent breaks helped me build endurance. Developing fine motor skills took time; picking up tiny lash extensions or working with tattoo needles is like learning a new language for the hands. One of the most valuable lessons was embracing the beginner mindset. Even with prior professional experience, starting over allowed me to cultivate precision and intentionality I lacked in my youth. Looking back to day one, the progress is encouraging and shows that mastery truly is a process. If you’re thinking about starting in lash or PMU artistry, don't hesitate because of age or prior background. This journey taught me that restarting your career can be an empowering upgrade, not a setback. Focus on continuous learning, practice deliberately, and remember that every shaky hand or cramp contributes to growth. Ultimately, your work becomes a design-led sanctuary where each client’s beauty is enhanced with care and artistry.
