How Much Should You Charge as a New Lash Artist in Australia? The Ultimate Beginner’s Pricing Guide
If you’ve just completed your lash course—congratulations, Lash Boss-in-the-making! You’ve mastered the most important skill: applying lashes safely and beautifully.
But if you’re asking yourself…
🩷 “When can I start charging for lash extensions?”
🩷 “How much should I charge as a new lash artist in Australia?”
🩷 “When do I stop doing free sets?”
…you’re in the right place.
This step-by-step lash extension pricing guide (based on how we train our students here at The Lash Store HQ in Sydney, Australia) will help you grow from newbie to fully booked lash artist—without underselling yourself.
Stage 1 – Free Lash Sets for Practice
Before you start charging, you need to build speed, confidence, and consistency. Do 7 to 10 free lash sets on friends and family.
These practice sets will help you:
🩷 Work on different eye shapes
🩷Experiment with lash styles and mapping
🩷 Get comfortable with your tools and glue control
📸 Content is Queen
While practising, create as much content as possible:
- Before & after photos
- Close-up lash shots
- Time-lapse videos
If you capture 2–3 pieces of content per set, you’ll have weeks of Instagram posts ready to showcase your work.
Pro Tip for Aussie Lash Artists: Your Instagram is your lash portfolio. Post consistently, even if you’re just starting—this is how potential clients in your area will find you.
Stage 2 – Offer an Opening Special
Once you’ve done 10 sets, your speed improves, confidence grows, and your lash space is ready—it’s time to open your books.
Offer an opening special to your first 20–30 clients:
🩷Price: $60–$80 per full set (perfect for beginner lash artists in Australia)
🩷 Why this price? You’re still learning. Clients understand they’re paying less because you may take longer than an experienced lash artist.
Be upfront and honest. Try saying:
“I’m currently building my portfolio. I might take a little longer, but I use premium products and put my all into every single set.”
This honesty builds trust. And if your work is beautiful? They’ll rebook, tell their friends, and help grow your client base.
Stage 3 – Create Your Lash Pricing Menu
After completing 20–30 paid sets, you’re no longer brand new—it’s time to create a proper lash extension price list.
Your service menu should include:
- Lash type/volume (Classic, Hybrid, 3D, 6D, etc.)
- Duration
- Price
Example Lash Pricing for Beginners in Australia
- 3D Full Set – $120 (3 hrs)
- 2-Week Infill – $60 (1.5 hrs)
This pricing will guide you for the next 4 to 8 months while you continue improving your speed and refining your technique.
Stage 4 – Raise Your Prices with Demand
Once you’ve been lashing consistently for 9+ months, your work speaks for itself, and you’ve built a loyal client base—it’s time to increase your prices.
Start with a 20% price increase for the next 6 months
Review your pricing every 6 months based on:
- Demand in your area
- Your improved skills
- Time per set
- Product costs
Final Thoughts – Building Your Lash Career in Australia
Your pricing will grow as your skills do. Don’t rush the process. Respect each stage, keep practising, and use every set as a learning experience.
With consistency, premium products, and honest communication, you’ll go from new lash artist to fully booked lash boss faster than you think.
You’ve got this, Lash Queen!
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