The Lash Studio is a private, home-based lash and brow studio in Ashhurst, opened in 2022 by owner Victoria. What started as a retrain into the beauty industry has grown into a thriving studio specialising in lash extensions, lash lifts, brows and the innovative GlowLash UV LED Lash Extension System — a technique that cures lash adhesive instantly under LED UV light for a strong, durable bond and improved retention.
The studio's spirit is best summed up as 'come as you are'. Whether you arrive in activewear, farm clothes, work attire, slippers or your favourite PJs, there's no pressure to dress up and no expectation to look a certain way. Victoria's goal is a welcoming, judgement-free space where clients can relax, unwind or take a lash nap — and leave feeling refreshed and confident.
Appointments are personalised, with close attention to detail and results designed to enhance natural features rather than overwhelm them. Victoria invests regularly in training, industry events and ongoing learning to keep her standards current, and clients travel from Palmerston North, Feilding and surrounding areas for her work. Late nights run Monday through Thursday, with Saturday morning appointments also available.
Tucked into the small town of Ashhurst, a short drive from Palmerston North, The Lash Studio is a private, home-based beauty studio with a refreshingly simple promise: come as you are. Owner Victoria opened the studio in 2022 after retraining into the beauty industry, and what began as a question — *can I become someone in the beauty industry?* — has grown into a thriving local destination for lash extensions, lash lifts, brows and the innovative GlowLash UV LED Lash Extension System.
The first thing regulars mention is often the dress code — or rather, the lack of one. Whether you arrive in activewear, farm clothes, work attire, slippers or your favourite PJs, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are. There's no expectation to look a certain way before an appointment, and no pressure to dress up for the occasion.
Victoria's motivation goes beyond beautiful lashes. What she loves most is helping women take time for themselves, feel comfortable in their own skin, and leave feeling refreshed, confident and cared for. You can chat, relax, unwind or simply take a lash nap — the time is entirely about you. It's a personalised, unhurried approach that has earned the trust of clients who travel from Palmerston North, Feilding and the surrounding areas.
She also invests continually in education — training, industry events and ongoing professional development — to keep her standards high and her techniques current. That commitment has shaped a business built on quality, consistency and client experience above all else.
The studio's headline service is the GlowLash UV LED system, which uses LED UV light to cure lash adhesive instantly. Where traditional extensions rely on moisture to cure, the UV process creates a strong, long-lasting bond in less time — with improved retention and a comfortable, luxury experience.
One practical benefit clients appreciate: there's no 24-hour wait before getting your lashes wet, because the adhesive cures on the spot. With proper care, the extensions can last up to four weeks before a refill. Safety is treated seriously too — the low-heat LED process is performed by a certified Glow Lash artist, with a UV barrier cream or physical barrier protecting the surrounding skin, and a consultation beforehand to confirm suitability.
Lash extensions are customised to each client's eyes, lifestyle and desired look, from soft and natural to fuller glam. Choose classic, hybrid or volume sets — the philosophy being lashes that enhance rather than overwhelm, with many clients happily saying goodbye to mascara.
If you prefer to work with what you've got, the lash lift and tint acts like a perm for your natural lashes, altering their shape and adding a pop of colour for a low-maintenance everyday look. A lift is recommended every eight weeks, with a tint refresh around week four. Brows round out the menu with a shape-and-tint service that uses personalised techniques for natural-looking, beautifully even brows.
First visits are straightforward: book online, arrive as you are, and expect a personalised appointment with real attention to detail. Extension sets are tailored in consultation, so whether you're after barely-there natural or full glamour, the result is designed around your features rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
The studio runs four late nights, open until 9pm Monday to Thursday, with daytime appointments Tuesday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Booking is via the online system on the website, and Victoria is happy to answer questions by phone or email before you commit to a treatment.
Whether you're a lash veteran or a first-timer curious about the UV LED system, The Lash Studio offers beautiful results, genuine care, and a warm Ashhurst welcome — slippers and all.