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How to hire a lash extension technician in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An eyelash extensions in Ireland costs €65–€150 per set, typically around €95. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a lash extension technician in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers lash extension technician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — refills and Maintenance — eyelash extensions require regular maintenance, typically every 2 to 4 weeks, to replace any fallen extensions and maintain the desired fullness.
  2. How does type of extensions used change the price?A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does technician's experience change the price?Certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does location of the salon change the price?Providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Eyelash extension services typically do not include the cost of aftercare products or any additional treatments like eyelash lifts — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a lash extension technician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers lash extension technician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — refills and Maintenance — eyelash extensions require regular maintenance, typically every 2 to 4 weeks, to replace any fallen extensions and maintain the desired fullness.

“How does type of extensions used change the price?”

A good answer: A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does technician's experience change the price?”

A good answer: Certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does location of the salon change the price?”

A good answer: Providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Eyelash extension services typically do not include the cost of aftercare products or any additional treatments like eyelash lifts — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a lash extension technician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — application Process — the application of eyelash extensions involves meticulously attaching synthetic lashes to your natural lashes with a specialised adhesive.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the lash extension technician starts, and an itemised invoice after — initial Consultation — A consultation is typically the first step, allowing the technician to assess your natural lashes and discuss your desired look.

Getting the quote right

  • Type of extensions used — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
  • Technician's experience — certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate.
  • Location of the salon — providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work.
  • Complexity of the desired look — the more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: type of extensions used — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit
  • They will not talk about it: technician's experience — certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate
  • They will not talk about it: location of the salon — providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work
  • A price for the lash extension technician before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the lash extension technician has begun
LOW
€65
TYPICAL
€95
HIGH
€150

What a lash extension technician costs: €65–€150 per set

The figures are for the job, per set, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Classic eyelash extensions and Volume eyelash extensions each carry their own band. Eyelash Extensions price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Lash extension technicians near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstType of extensions used — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit — that is what the lash extension technician is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneTechnician's experience — certification costs the provider money, and it shows in the rate — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfLocation of the salon — providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherComplexity of the desired look — the more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the lash extension technician is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition of your natural lashes — poor condition adds preparation before the work itself starts.

Initial Consultation
A consultation is typically the first step, allowing the technician to assess your natural lashes and discuss your desired look.
Application Process
The application of eyelash extensions involves meticulously attaching synthetic lashes to your natural lashes with a specialised adhesive.
Refills and Maintenance
Eyelash extensions require regular maintenance, typically every 2 to 4 weeks, to replace any fallen extensions and maintain the desired fullness.
Classic Eyelash Extensions
This technique involves applying a single extension to each natural lash for a subtle, natural look.
Volume Eyelash Extensions
This method uses multiple lightweight extensions per natural lash, creating a fuller, more dramatic appearance.
Hybrid Eyelash Extensions
Combining classic and volume techniques, this style offers a balanced look with both natural and voluminous lashes.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — refills and Maintenance — eyelash extensions require regular maintenance, typically every 2 to 4 weeks, to replace any fallen extensions and maintain the desired fullness, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the lash extension technician has gone.
Test what was doneApplication Process — the application of eyelash extensions involves meticulously attaching synthetic lashes to your natural lashes with a specialised adhesive — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. initial Consultation — A consultation is typically the first step, allowing the technician to assess your natural lashes and discuss your desired look — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a lash extension technician's card means something — lash Lifts — A treatment that curls and lifts your natural lashes, offering a more open-eyed look without the need for extensions.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a lash extension technician: questions people ask

The cost of eyelash extensions can vary based on factors such as the type of extensions used, the technician's experience, and the location of the salon. Premium materials and highly skilled technicians typically command higher prices.

The application process usually takes between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the desired look and the number of lashes being applied. More intricate styles or fuller sets will require more time.

Same-day appointments for eyelash extensions may be available depending on the salon's schedule, but it's best to book in advance. Last-minute bookings may limit your options for times and technicians.

Many salons offer package deals for multiple beauty services, including eyelash extensions. It’s best to inquire directly with the salon to see if they provide discounts for booking multiple treatments.

Eyelash extension services typically do not include the cost of aftercare products or any additional treatments like eyelash lifts. Be sure to clarify with your technician what is included in your service.

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  2. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  3. Courts Service — small claims
  4. Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  5. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  6. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only