“I truly believe that you can never not learn something new from a new course.” - Emily Turner, Product & Training Manager, Locks Lash

Locks Lash is an Australian-based beauty product and training hub for all things beauty. What started out as a small eyelash extension course in Melbourne, Australia has grown into the country’s largest supplier of eyelash extensions, as well as an international retailer and educational resource for lashes, henna, threading, waxing, and yes: spray tanning.

I had the privilege of completing Locks Lash’s online spray tanning course and the precision, details, and wealth of knowledge strewn throughout the educational course was phenomenal. Whether you’re new to the spray tanning industry, or looking to further your education, Locks Lash is bound to teach you something you new.

The course is made up of 13 different modules that range in topics from understanding the layers of the skin, the ins and outs of DHA, learning about your tools, working with clients, and even marketing tips. Each module presents its information through both theoretical and practical situations across powerpoint-style slides, interactive videos (from the cutest Locks Lash trainers!), and ends with a quiz on the topics learned in that module.

If you pass, you get certified and move on to the next module, if not, you go back and relearn the information. You’ll receive a certification at the end of the course and you also have the option to purchase spray tan tools and solutions (for 15% off) from Locks Lash. The best part? You have lifetime access to your courses and support from trainers.

It’s clear Locks Lash’s spray tanning course was made with passion, knowledge, and care for the “student.” What’s more is it’s chock full of information from experienced spray tan artists from the sunless capital of the world: Australia, making it that much more valuable to both industry newbies and veterans.

I spoke with Locks Lash’s Product & Training Manager, Emily Turner (who developed the course and whose lovely face you’ll see across the educational videos) about how she developed the course, below are the details from that conversation as well as some highlights about Locks Lash and the course.

Website: LocksLash.com.au

Social Media Handles: @LocksLash

Where are Locks Lash’s headquarters?: Melbourne, Australia

Course format: Both in-person and online available

Locks Lash’s go-to solutions: “I chose Moroccan Tan to stock at Locks Lash and provide with our course kit because it is great for beginners. The original collection is really easy to work with and even though it is a green-base solution, it has a beautiful bronze tone to it and is really easy to navigate with DHA percentages - so it's a really great solution for those getting used to spray tanning and choosing the right color and percentages for clients.” - Emily Turner

What are the advantages to taking a spray tan refresher course for someone who is already certified?: “I truly believe that you can never not learn something new from a new course that you do. This course was really developed based on my knowledge after years of doing so many different courses, there is information that I have learned and picked from here and there, I didn't get the information from one spot. So I think it is always beneficial to continue to learn - there are different tips and techniques from everywhere, especially across different countries!” - ET

Are you able to speak to an instructor via phone/video if need be?: “Yes, you absolutely can! Our courses are held on an online course platform and we have a whole team of trainers working from 8am - 9:30pm AEDT who will be there to answer any questions that you have almost instantly. One of the biggest things we pride ourselves on is ongoing support, so if you want to go over things over the phone or set up a zoom call, you absolutely can - even if it's a year after you complete a course with us. Our purpose at Locks Lash is to help create and expand successful salons, so you will be stuck with us for life.”