If you've been looking for an Arizona state-approved lash training program that actually prepares you to work — not just hands you a certificate and sends you on your way — let us tell you about The Basics Capstone. It's our flagship 3-day lash certification course here at Today Studios in Tempe, and it was built from the ground up to turn beginners into confident, state-certified lash technicians.
What Is The Basics Capstone?
The Basics Capstone is a 3-day, 30-hour lash extension training program at Today Studios that meets all Arizona state requirements for lash technician certification. When you complete the course, you'll receive an AZ state-recognized certification — the actual credential that allows you to register as a certified lash technician in Arizona and legally start working on clients.
This isn't a “certificate of attendance” from an unaccredited online course. It's the real thing: a state-approved curriculum, hands-on training with live models, and an official certification that opens the door to working at a studio, renting your own suite, or building your own lash business from day one.
Who Is It For?
The Basics Capstone is designed for complete beginners. No prior lash experience is required — none. If you've never held a tweezer in your life, that's completely fine. The program starts from scratch and builds your skills progressively across the three days.
That said, intermediate students who have dabbled in lashing but never gone through a formal, state-approved program also find the course incredibly valuable — both for the official certification and for filling in the gaps that self-teaching tends to leave behind.
This course is a great fit if you're:
- Considering a career change into the beauty industry
- A current esthetician or cosmetologist who wants to add lash services
- Someone who's been lashing informally and needs to get properly certified
- A stay-at-home parent or someone looking for flexible, self-directed work
- Anyone ready to invest in a real, marketable skill
What's Covered in the 30-Hour Curriculum?
A lot of lash courses teach you how to apply lashes and call it done. The Basics Capstone goes much deeper — because working as a professional lash tech requires more than just application skills.
Health & Safety: Arizona state hygiene and sanitation standards, safe application techniques to protect clients' natural lashes, and how to identify and handle contraindications. This section isn't a formality — it's foundational, and it's part of what makes the program state-approved.
Lash Theory: The anatomy of natural lashes and the lash growth cycle, adhesive science for optimal retention, understanding eye shapes and eyelid types, and how to create proper lash maps. Understanding the “why” behind every technique is what separates a good lash tech from a great one.
Application Techniques: Hands-on training in classic/wet, hybrid, and volume extension methods — including 2–3 different volume fanning techniques. You'll learn proper isolation, placement, and customization for each client, plus fill and removal procedures so you can handle every part of the service.
Business & Legal Skills: Client consultation scripts, aftercare instructions, building your clientele, marketing strategies, understanding the legal requirements for lash technicians in Arizona, and how to take and edit portfolio photos for social media. This section alone is worth the price of admission for anyone planning to work independently.
Live Model Practice: This is where it all comes together. Throughout the course, you'll practice on three live models with different eye shapes — with direct instructor feedback at every step. This is the part that actually makes you ready to work. Mannequins don't breathe, don't move, and don't have the natural lash variation you'll encounter with real clients.
What You'll Walk Away With
When you complete The Basics Capstone, you don't leave empty-handed. Your tuition includes:
- Your AZ state-recognized certification — the credential to register and work as a certified lash technician in Arizona
- A complete professional lash kit (valued at $500) — everything you need to start taking clients
- A comprehensive training manual — yours to keep and reference forever
- Official lash portraits — professional photos taken during the course to use on your social media and booking profiles
- A 15% student discount on products going forward
- Lifelong mentorship and support — because questions don't stop after you graduate
The Investment
Total tuition is $2,000, with a non-refundable $500 security deposit to secure your spot. Given that the course includes a $500 kit, a state certification, 30 hours of hands-on instruction, and lifelong mentorship, it's genuinely one of the most complete lash training programs available in the East Valley.
Lash technicians in Arizona have the ability to earn well — whether you're adding services to an existing beauty business, working at a studio, or building your own clientele. The Basics Capstone is designed to get you there as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Seats are kept intentionally small to maintain the quality of instruction, so cohorts do fill up. If you're considering enrolling, reaching out early is worth it — we can share upcoming dates and answer any questions before you commit.
Come Train With Us in Tempe
Today Studios is located at 1761 E Warner Rd, Suite A9, Tempe, AZ 85284, right in the heart of the East Valley. We've trained students from Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and across the Phoenix metro — and we'd love for you to be next. Reach out today to learn about upcoming Basics Capstone dates.
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