Lash CreateThe best apps for lash technicians.
A lash tech's phone really does two jobs. It designs the work, and it runs the business. Here are the apps worth your home screen for both, and a clear answer on which ones you actually need.
There is no single app that does everything a lash technician needs, and any roundup that pretends otherwise is selling something. The honest picture is that the tools split into two camps. One camp helps you design and map the lash look. The other keeps your diary, deposits and payments in order. The best setup usually means one good app from each.
We make a lash design app ourselves, so treat the order here as our view rather than a neutral referee's. We have still tried to be fair about what each tool is genuinely good at, because recommending the wrong app to a busy artist helps nobody.
What to look for in a lash tech app
Before the list, a quick filter. A great lash tech app should do most of these.
- Run on the phone you already carry, not a separate device you have to buy and lug around.
- Save you time on the thing you do all day, whether that is mapping sets or filling the calendar.
- Help you communicate with clients, so they arrive clear on the look or the appointment.
- Keep your work and your client records in one place you can find again.
- Cost a fair price for what it actually replaces.
Our pick for lash design and mapping
01Lash Create
Lash Create is the design half of the toolkit, built by people who lash. You snap a photo of a client, and it finds the face and drops lashes onto each eye for you. From there you try 8 styles, Classic, 2D, 3D, 5D, 10D, Spikes, Clusters and Lower, across 6 curls, and layer them into hybrid sets. That is more than 200 variations, with a full color wheel and gradients that mirror across both eyes.
It doubles as a consultation tool. A client can preview the set on their own eyes before booking, and you can map the agreed look in seconds rather than sketching it by hand. Every design saves to a private album with client photos tagged by name. It runs entirely on iPhone for 7.99 a month or 39.99 a year, with new styles added over time.
- Best at designing, mapping and previewing lash sets.
- No iPad, no drawing skill and no brush kits to buy.
- Does not handle booking or payments, so pair it with one of the apps below.
The booking and business apps
These run the money and the diary. They are excellent at that, and none of them design a lash set, which is exactly why they sit alongside a tool like Lash Create rather than replacing it.
02GlossGenius
GlossGenius is a favorite among beauty pros for booking, payments and marketing in one polished package. The card reader, the website and the client texts all live together, and it looks the part. It is a paid subscription, and it is aimed at the business side, so the lash design still happens elsewhere.
03Vagaro
Vagaro is a deep booking and management platform with a marketplace that can send new clients your way. It covers scheduling, deposits, inventory and reports, which suits a growing studio. There is a lot here, so it rewards artists who want one system to run the whole operation.
04Fresha
Fresha is popular because the core booking is free, with costs landing on payments and some add ons. For a newer lash tech watching every expense, it is an easy way to take online bookings without a monthly fee. As with the others, it manages appointments, not the lash look itself.
The drawing route: Procreate with a lash brush kit
05Procreate plus a kit
Plenty of lash artists map in Procreate using paid brush and stamp kits. It can produce beautiful maps, but it asks for an iPad, an Apple Pencil, the app and the kit, and you draw every map by hand. If you already own the gear and enjoy the craft, it is a creative option. If you want the same preview faster and cheaper on your phone, we compared the two in our Procreate lash mapping guide.
So which apps do you actually need?
For most lash technicians, two apps cover almost everything. Use a design tool to plan, preview and map the look, and a booking tool to run the diary and take payment. That pairing wins the client at consultation and keeps the calendar full, and it is far less fiddly than trying to force one app to do both.
If you are just starting out, a free booking app plus Lash Create is a strong, low cost base. As you grow, you might move up to a fuller business platform, while the design side stays the same. New to mapping altogether? Start with our guide on how to do lash mapping, then match the look to the face with the best lash style for each eye shape.
One app to design the work, one app to run the business. Get that pair right and your phone becomes the most useful tool in the kit.
Frequently asked questions
What app do lash technicians use?
Most lash technicians use two kinds of app. One designs and maps the lash look, like Lash Create, and one runs the business side such as booking and payments, like GlossGenius, Vagaro or Fresha. The design app wins the client and the booking app keeps the diary full.
Is there an app to design lash sets?
Yes. Lash Create is built to design and map lash sets on your iPhone. You try 8 styles and 6 curls on a real photo, add color and gradients, and save each look, with more than 200 variations to choose from.
What is the best app for booking lash clients?
GlossGenius, Vagaro and Fresha are the booking apps lash techs reach for most. They handle the calendar, deposits, reminders and payments. They do not design the lash look, so most artists pair one of them with a design app like Lash Create.
Do I need more than one app as a lash tech?
Usually yes. Booking apps and design apps solve different problems. A booking app manages your diary and money, while a design app like Lash Create plans and previews the actual set. Many techs run one of each and that covers almost everything.
Is there a free app for lash technicians?
Some booking platforms such as Fresha offer a free tier and charge on bookings or payments. Design and mapping tools are usually paid, and Lash Create is 7.99 a month or 39.99 a year for the full set of styles, curls and color.
What app lets clients try lashes before booking?
Lash Create works as an eyelash try on. A client uploads a photo of their own eyes and previews styles and colors, so they arrive knowing the exact look they want.
Can I map lashes on my phone?
Yes. Lash Create is a lash mapping app for iPhone. It detects the face, places lashes on each eye, and lets you map a full set in seconds without an iPad or any drawing skills.
The design app every lash tech needs.
Download Lash Create and design, map and preview your sets, all from your phone.