On this episode we sit down with one of the OGs of the lash extension world Courtney Buhler the Founder of Sugarlash PRO. While we wanted to hear her journey, we also just wanted to have a sit down chat about business and Courtney was such a down to earth, easy to talk to person. We left that “interview” feeling like we were all BFFS. 

“There hasn’t been a side that I haven’t been on”
something that Courtney said that we can relate to. We talk about taking your time in business and the mixed emotions about online lash training. 

We also talk about being true to your own brand and being original in order to have longevity in your lash career. 

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“The things we do for lashes” with Courtney Buhler from Sugarlash PRO

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Brows, Beauty & Business with Brow Down Studio's René de la Garza

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“The things we do for lashes” with Courtney Buhler from Sugarlash PRO

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