Becoming a certified lash artist is one of the fastest, most creative, and most profitable ways to start a career in the beauty industry. With lash extensions becoming a beauty essential for clients of all ages, the demand for highly trained professionals continues to grow throughout Colorado—especially in major markets like Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, and Colorado Springs.

If you're wondering how to become a lash technician in Colorado, how long it takes, or what training you need, this guide breaks it all down. Whether you’re completely new to beauty or you're already a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist, this step-by-step pathway will help you confidently start your lash career.

Elite Aesthetics Academy is proud to offer the most complete, hands-on lash extensions training in Denver—aligned with state regulations and designed to help students build real, profitable careers.

Let’s walk through exactly how to get certified, licensed, and ready to begin lashing professionally.

⭐ Step 1: Understand Colorado Licensing Requirements

To legally perform lash extensions in Colorado, you must hold a valid state license in one of the following:

Esthetician license
Cosmetology license
Barber license with facial certification
Physician-level medical license (RN, NP, PA, MD)

Colorado is extremely clear:
📌 No one may perform lash extensions without a license that includes facial services.

This requirement is regulated by DORA (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies).

Why this matters:

Lash extensions involve sharp tools, adhesives, and a close working proximity to the eyes. Without proper training and licensing, clients can experience irritation, damage, or infection. Colorado's requirement protects both the artist and the client.

⭐ Step 2: Choose a DORA-Compliant Lash Training Program

Once you understand the licensing requirement, the next step is selecting an accredited and reputable training program that meets state expectations—like the lash certification program at Elite Aesthetics Academy.

Our academy follows all Colorado DORA guidelines for:

Safety & sanitation
Infection control
Eye health and eyelash anatomy
Professional scope of practice
Chemical adhesive exposure
Documentation and client communication

We train students not just to apply lash extensions—but to do so safely, confidently, and professionally.

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⭐ Step 3: Complete Your Hands-On Lash Extensions Training

Your lash education is the foundation of your entire career. Elite Aesthetics Academy’s training includes:

✔ Hands-on practice with live models

Students gain experience with:

Classic lash sets
Hybrid sets
Volume and mega volume fans
Lash fills
Lash removals
Lash health assessments

✔ Lash mapping for every eye shape

We teach industry-standard mapping strategies such as:

Doll eye
Cat eye
Open eye
Natural enhancement
Hybrid customized mapping

✔ Adhesive mastery

Retention is everything in lash artistry. In this course, you’ll learn:

Humidity and temperature control
Cure times
Proper dipping techniques
Adhesive safety and chemical handling

✔ Lash health, isolation, and placement

A safe lash artist is a successful lash artist.
We emphasize:

Proper weight and diameter
Lash growth cycles
Avoiding damage and stickies
Maintaining natural lash integrity

✔ Business and branding training

Students learn how to:

Build a strong portfolio
Price their services
Attract and retain clients
Market through Instagram, Google, and referrals
Create lash memberships and service packages

High-level lash education sets Elite Aesthetics Academy apart from other training programs in Colorado. We equip students with everything needed to succeed—not just the minimum instruction.

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⭐ Step 4: Receive Your Lash Certification

When you complete training at Elite Aesthetics Academy, you will receive a professional Certificate of Lash Extensions Training. This certificate demonstrates:

Your hours of hands-on practice
Your training in classic, hybrid, and volume techniques
Your understanding of safety practices
Your ability to legally perform lash extensions under your state license

This certification is valuable for employment, insurance, and client trust.

⭐ Step 5: Take Your State Licensing Exam (if not already licensed)

If you are not yet licensed, your next step is completing your esthetics or cosmetology program. Then, you must apply for and pass the Colorado State Board Exam.

Upon passing, you will receive your:

Colorado Esthetician License or
Colorado Cosmetology License

With this state license and your lash certification, you are fully qualified to work professionally.

⭐ Step 6: Purchase Your Professional Lash Kit & Supplies

Your success depends heavily on using quality products. Elite Aesthetics Academy offers students:

Professional lash kits
Tweezers
Adhesives
Lash trays
Under-eye pads
Tape
Aftercare tools

With your kit in hand, you can begin practicing immediately or start accepting paying clients once licensed.

⭐ Step 7: Start Your Lash Career

Once certified and licensed, you’re ready to launch your lash career in Colorado. Lash artists have incredible freedom and flexibility to create the career they want.

Career options include:

Lash technician in a salon
Lash artist in a medspa
Self-employed lash artist
Suite renter
Mobile lash artist
Lash educator (with experience)
Lash studio owner

Most artists start part-time and quickly grow into full-time careers as their schedule fills.

Income potential:

Professional lash artists in Colorado earn between:
$60,000–$100,000+ per year,
depending on:

Skill level
Speed
Location
Client retention
Service menu

⭐ Why Choose Elite Aesthetics Academy?

Elite Aesthetics Academy is Denver’s top training center because we offer:

Small class sizes
Real model practice
Licensed instructors
DORA-compliant curriculum
Business mentorship
Ongoing student support
High-end training environment

Students leave feeling confident—not confused.

We don’t just teach lash extensions.
We teach success.

🚀 Ready to Become a Lash Technician in Colorado?

You’re closer than you think to building a flexible, creative, and high-income beauty career.

Start today with Denver’s trusted, hands-on lash training program at Elite Aesthetics Academy.

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Unlock your potential as a certified lash artist and start building a beautiful career your clients—and your bank account—will thank you for.

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How to Get Certified in Lash Extensions in Colorado: Step-by-Step Guide