Lash & Brow Training Courses in Derby
Established in 2015, Megan Thomas Lash Academy was one of the first dedicated lash training academies in Derbyshire.
Train one-to-one with one of Derby’s most experienced lash educators. Established in 2015, Megan Thomas Lash Academy has helped students build professional lash and brow careers through hands-on ABT-accredited training. Every course is designed to deliver real salon knowledge, personalised support, and the confidence to succeed in the beauty industry.
Why Choose Megan Thomas Lash Academy?
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All courses are fully accredited by ABT Insurance, one of the UK’s leading beauty accreditation providers. Students receive an accredited certificate upon successful completion, allowing them to gain insurance and begin offering treatments professionally.
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Megan Thomas has been training and working in the lash industry since 2015, long before many local academies existed. With years of hands-on salon and teaching experience, students learn real techniques, client care, troubleshooting, and industry standards used in professional environments.
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Megan Thomas Lash Academy is proud to maintain consistent 5-star reviews from students and clients. Training focuses on patience, personalised support, and building confidence, creating a welcoming learning environment for complete beginners and experienced beauty professionals alike.
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Many beauty academies now offer fully online lash courses or large classroom-based training as a quicker and easier way to increase student numbers. While online learning can work well for theory-based subjects, lash application is a hands-on practical skill that requires close guidance, supervision, and safe working practices.
At Megan Thomas Lash Academy, training is intentionally delivered on a one-to-one basis to ensure every student receives the time, attention, and practical support needed to work confidently and safely on real clients. Lash treatments involve precision, isolation techniques, eye safety, hygiene standards, posture, product control, and troubleshooting, skills that are difficult to develop properly through videos alone.
Although online training could allow the academy to reach more students quickly, Megan believes quality education should always come before volume. Since starting in 2015, the focus has remained the same: ethical training, proper industry standards, and helping students become genuinely confident lash artists rather than simply receiving a certificate.
This approach allows students to ask questions freely, practise techniques correctly, receive immediate feedback, and leave training fully prepared to begin working professionally.
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No previous beauty experience is required for most courses. Training is designed to support complete beginners step-by-step, covering theory, health and safety, consultation, application techniques, aftercare, troubleshooting, and business guidance.
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Support does not end after the training day. Students can contact Megan Thomas Lash Academy for continued advice, guidance, and reassurance while building confidence and working on clients after qualification.
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Selected courses include a professional starter kit containing products and tools needed to begin practising and working on clients. Kit contents vary depending on the course selected.
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Unlike large training chains, Megan Thomas Lash Academy focuses on quality over quantity. Students are trained in a calm, supportive environment where individual progress and confidence are prioritised over rushed group learning.
Select the Course Below:
Master Classic Lashes, Russian Volume, Lash Lift & Tint, and Brow Lamination in Megan Thomas Lash Academy’s most complete beginner-to-professional training package. Designed for students wanting to build a full lash and brow business through intensive one-to-one practical training and personalised support.
Included:
* Classic Lash Extension Training
* Russian Volume & Hybrid Training
* Lash Lift & Tint Training
* Brow Lamination Training
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Ongoing Support After Training
Duration: 3 Days Intensive Training£1095 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
£600 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
Designed for beginners wanting to complete both Classic and Russian Volume training together in one intensive course. Students learn the foundations of safe lash application before progressing to fuller volume and hybrid lash techniques with personalised one-to-one support throughout.
Included:
* Classic Lash Foundation Training
* Russian Volume & Hybrid Training
* Handmade Fan Techniques
* Lash Mapping & Styling
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Ongoing Support After Training
Duration: 2 Days Intensive Training
£375 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
Perfect for complete beginners wanting to start a career in eyelash extensions, this one-to-one Classic Lash Course teaches the foundations of safe lash application, isolation techniques, styling, and client care through hands-on practical training.
Included:
* Classic Lash Extension Techniques
* Lash Isolation Training
* Lash Mapping & Styling
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Case Studies & Assessment
* Ongoing Support After Training
Duration: 1 Day Training
£375 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
Designed for qualified lash technicians wanting to advance their skills, this one-to-one Russian Volume & Hybrid Course teaches professional handmade fan techniques, lash layering, styling, and advanced application methods for creating fuller, softer lash sets confidently and safely.
Included:
* Russian Volume Fan Techniques
* Hybrid Lash Styling
* Lash Mapping & Layering
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Retention & Troubleshooting Guidance
* Ongoing Support After Training
Pre-Requisite: Classic Lash Qualification
£250 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
Learn how to create beautifully lifted, darker-looking natural lashes with this one-to-one Lash Lift & Tint Course. Perfect for beginners and beauty professionals wanting to offer one of the industry’s most popular low-maintenance lash treatments safely and confidently.
Included:
* Lash Lift & Tint Techniques
* Product Knowledge & Application
* Lash Shield Placement & Styling
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Client Consultation Guidance
* Ongoing Support After Training
Duration: 1 Day Training
£275 • Pay in Instalments Available • ABT Accredited • One-to-One Training • Flexible Dates
Learn how to create fuller, more defined, and professionally styled brows with this one-to-one Brow Lamination Course. Suitable for beginners and beauty professionals wanting to offer one of the beauty industry’s most in-demand brow treatments confidently and safely.
Included:
* Brow Lamination Techniques
* Brow Mapping & Styling
* Product Knowledge & Application
* Live Model Experience
* Professional Training Kit Included
* Tinting & Finishing Techniques
* Ongoing Support After Training
Duration: 1 Day TrainingWhat Our Derby Lash Students Say
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We are proud to have trained students from Derby, Nottingham and across the UK, helping complete beginners and qualified beauty professionals build confidence, develop real practical skills, and start their lash and brow careers with ongoing support.
With a 100% 5-star rating, Megan Thomas Lash Academy is proud to be one of Derby’s highest-rated lash and brow training providers.
Our students describe their experience as professional, welcoming, and confidence-building — many go on to launch their own successful lash businesses after completing our accredited training. -
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“Megan made me feel completely at ease and explained everything clearly. I left feeling confident and ready to start my lash journey.”
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“I completed the Straight to Volume Course with Megan in Derby after doing my Classic training elsewhere — and honestly, the difference was night and day. The one-to-one attention and practical help made everything click. Megan broke down fan techniques so clearly and gave me loads of confidence to offer Hybrid and Russian sets to my clients. The follow-up support has been amazing too. I can’t thank her enough!”
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“I travelled to Derby for the Straight to Volume Lash Course at Megan Thomas Lash Academy after reading all the five-star reviews — and it lived up to every word. The training was ABT-accredited, fully hands-on, and focused on real Russian and Hybrid volume techniques. Megan’s one-to-one teaching style made learning easy, and I left feeling confident to offer advanced lash sets to my clients. Easily the best lash training in Derby!”
— Samantha, Straight to Volume Lash Course (Derby)
Why We Focus on One-to-One Practical Training
Many beauty academies now offer large classroom courses or fully online lash training as a quicker way to increase student numbers. While online learning can be useful for theory, professional lash application is a hands-on skill that requires close guidance, safe working practices, and real practical experience.
At Megan Thomas Lash Academy, every course is delivered privately on a one-to-one basis, allowing students to learn at their own pace with direct support throughout the training day. Since 2015, Megan has focused on delivering high-quality practical education built around confidence, technique, client safety, and long-term success in the beauty industry.
Students receive personalised guidance in lash isolation, styling, product control, hygiene, consultation, aftercare, and troubleshooting, skills that are difficult to fully develop through videos alone. The goal is not simply to hand out certificates, but to ensure students leave feeling genuinely confident working on real clients safely and professionally.
This approach has helped students from Derby, Nottingham, Maidstone and across the UK train in a calm, supportive environment where quality always comes before quantity.
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Learn on live models with direct practical guidance throughout training.
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Master professional techniques, hygiene, isolation, and client care properly.
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Receive continued guidance after training while building confidence on clients.
FAQs
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All course bookings are completed online through our live booking system. Simply choose your course, select an available training date, and complete your booking securely online. If you cannot find a suitable date, please contact us and we will do our best to arrange one for you.
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Each course includes both theory and practical hands-on training. Depending on the course selected, you will learn consultation, health and safety, lash styling, isolation, product knowledge, application techniques, aftercare, troubleshooting, client preparation, and professional working practices.
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Course lengths vary depending on the qualification:
Classic Lash Course – 1 Day
Russian & Hybrid Course – 1 Day
Lash Lift & Tint Course – 1 Day
Brow Lamination Course – 1 Day
Straight to Volume Course – 2 Days
Ultimate Lash & Brow Artist Course – 3 Days
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No. Most of our courses are beginner friendly and designed for complete beginners with no previous beauty experience. We also offer advanced training for qualified lash technicians wanting to expand their skills.
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Yes. All training courses are ABT accredited and fully insurable upon successful completion, allowing students to gain professional insurance and begin offering treatments to clients.
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Yes. Students receive an ABT-accredited certificate upon successful completion of their course and assessment requirements.
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Most lash training courses include a professional starter kit containing the products and tools needed to begin practising after training. Individual course pages include full kit details.
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Yes. Payment plans are available through PayPal Pay in 3 on eligible bookings, allowing you to spread the cost over three interest-free payments. Availability is subject to PayPal approval.
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We believe professional lash training should be taught properly through hands-on practical experience, not just videos. Lash application requires close guidance, correct technique, hygiene knowledge, and safe working practices. Our private one-to-one training allows every student to receive personalised support, real feedback, and practical confidence throughout the course.
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Students receive ongoing support after training for guidance, troubleshooting, and advice while building confidence on clients. Our aim is to help students feel fully supported beyond the training day itself.
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Yes. While our main academy is based in Derby, selected courses may also be available in Nottingham and Maidstone on specific dates. Students also travel from across the UK for one-to-one training.
Ready to Start Your Lash Career?
Train one-to-one with one of Derby’s most experienced lash educators and build real confidence through hands-on, ABT-accredited training. Whether you are completely new to the beauty industry or ready to expand your existing skills, our private lash and brow courses are designed to give you the practical knowledge, professional techniques, and ongoing support needed to succeed.
Explore our:
* Classic Eyelash Extensions Course in Derby
* Russian & Hybrid Lash Course in Derby
* Straight to Volume Lash Course in Derby
* Lash Lift & Tint Course in Derby
* Brow Lamination Course in Derby
* Ultimate Lash & Brow Artist Course in Derby
Or contact us for help choosing the right course, training dates, or payment options.
Flexible, One-to-One Lash & Brow Training
Can’t find a suitable training date?
We understand flexibility is important, especially around work, childcare, and existing commitments. If your preferred date is unavailable, please contact Megan Thomas Lash Academy and we will do our best to arrange a suitable alternative where possible.
Megan Thomas Lash Academy provides ABT-accredited lash and brow training courses for beginners and qualified beauty professionals looking to build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and develop real practical skills through private one-to-one training. Courses are delivered face-to-face in Derby, with selected training dates also available in Nottingham and Maidstone.
With over a decade of industry experience, 100% 5-star reviews, and hands-on practical teaching since 2015, Megan Thomas Lash Academy focuses on personalised support, professional standards, and helping students feel fully confident working safely on real clients. Training is delivered in a calm, welcoming environment with flexible dates, live model experience, and ongoing support after qualification.
Whether you are looking to start a new career in the beauty industry or expand your existing services, our accredited training courses cover:
Classic Eyelash Extensions
Russian Volume & Hybrid Lashes
Lash Lift & Tint
Brow Lamination
Book My Course: The Ultimate Lash & Brow Artist Course Derby (3 Days)
Book My Course: Straight to Volume Lash Course (2 Days) Derby
Book My Course: Classic Lash Course in Derby
Book My Course: Russian & Hybrid Volume Lash Course Derby
Book My Course: Lash Lift & Tint Course Derby
Book My Course: Brow Lamination, Shaping & Tinting Course Derby
Get in touch.
We’re always happy to help! Whether you’re unsure about a course, need product advice, or just want to chat through your options, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no such thing as a silly question – just reach out and we’ll take care of the rest.