Meet The Member - Shumi of Perfect Finish By Shumi
Perfect Finish By Shumi, Hertfordshire
We interviewed our member Shumi of Perfect Finish By Shumi, to find out more about her love of creating perfect, natural looking lashes.
Hi Shumi, welcome to We Are Community! For those who don’t know you, please can you tell us what services you offer?
Yes, of course! I offer premium quality lash extension services for the last five years. I have worked hard to give hundreds of satisfied clients the look that they desire and more importantly, the look that they deserve. I do classic, Russian volume and lash lifts, all that are tailored to be healthy for your natural lashes.
How did you become an award-winning lash expert and a self-declared lash obsessive?
Practice, practice and practice. Over the past five years I have constantly been reinvesting in my training and learning. For me its therapeutic and artistic. And naturally I have had opportunities to enter in competitions over the years and that enabled me to become a legit self-declared lash obsessive.
You won 2022 ‘Lash Specialist’ of the Year - well done! Can you tell us more about being awarded this accolade?
Yes, It came by a surprise to me too. I actually entered thinking let me try and see if I can land a place in top 50 category. But I guess after several judgements that decision was made to land the lash specialist of the year award. I remember working on model to demonstrate my skills and also creativity for about 3 hours. It was stressful but looking back it was all worth it.
You offer lash training courses. What do people need to know if they want to learn how to become a lash technician?
Literally nothing, that is the beauty about my course. No pre-knowledge is required and you do not have to be in the beauty profession to take the course either. I make sure you get constant support through out the course and even after you compete the course. My aim for all my future students is to leave my course with confidence and with unbeatable technical skills.
If someone hasn’t had lash extensions before, can you describe the process for them? How long does the procedure take and how long do the lashes last?
The process is easy and most importantly comfortable. It should not take no more than 1 hour for a full set of classic lashes and 2 hours for a full set of russian volume. All infills/maintenance is just one hour. And finally, my lash lift and tint treatment takes one hour. Most full set lashes lash anything between 3 to 4 weeks (sometimes 5 weeks depending who well it is maintained) until it will need an infill.
What in your opinion, defines a ‘perfect finish’?
That healthy, clean and neat finish to your lashes. It literally creates that classic and elegant look to your eyes.
What products do you use and why?
All my products are from Flawless Lashes by Loreta. All her products are produced at premium quality and the lash extensions speaks for themselves once you have tried them.
What beauty products do you use and swear by yourself?
I actually love natural beauty. So, I spend all my money on good skincare to keep me looking young 😉.
Do you have any local spas or salons that you love?
I love Sopwell House Spa – takes me down to relax mode.
If you were to get glammed up and go for a night out in Hertfordshire, where would you go?
Ah good question, I would go for Lussmanns – I love a good dine in for a night out.