Why switch to UV
The UV Lash Pricing Guide
How to price UV lash services, talk about them with confidence, and turn the clients already in your chair into a premium tier of your menu.
"You are leaving money on the table every time a client sits in your chair and you only offer one thing."
That is what happens every time a lash artist skips service expansion. Adding UV lash extensions creates a premium tier of your menu, without a single new client walking through the door.
Why UV earns more without costing more time
UV lash extensions justify higher pricing because they deliver a genuinely better result. The adhesive cures in one to two seconds on contact with UV light, which removes the humidity dependency and off-gassing of traditional adhesive and creates a sealed bond that holds up through sweat, tears, swimming, and saunas.
- Longer retention
- Improved client satisfaction
- A compounding effect from consistent return visits
- Fewer frustrated fills
- More referrals
- A more stable client base with less churn
"Think about it like this. If you present an additional service, there's a chance you could end up getting additional money in your pocket. If you don't offer it at all, they never have the option."
Shauna, LivBayThe safety question, answered honestly
Lamp safety. The UV LED curing lamp has been independently tested to IEC 62471, the internationally recognized standard for photobiological safety. It tested Risk Group 1 (Low Risk) under normal operating conditions, meaning no significant photobiological hazard when used as intended.
Adhesive safety. UV adhesive cures instantly on light exposure, which removes the prolonged off-gassing associated with traditional cyanoacrylate. Once cured, the bond is a sealed, inert polymer on the extension, not on the skin.
Handling protocol
- Work in a ventilated space
- Store product per label instructions
- Patch test new clients before a full set
- Use dedicated UV eye pads, top and bottom, for full eye coverage
Our UV eye pad placed over a UV-sensitive test strip. The covered area stays unchanged as the light cures, showing the pad blocks UV rather than simply covering the eye.
How to price UV lash services
UV is a specialty offering. Price it like one.
| Service | Standard Price | UV Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Set | Your current full set rate | + $40 above standard |
| Fill | Your current fill rate | + $20 above standard |
What UV adds to your weekly income
Based on every appointment converting to UV. Adjust the fields above to model your own chair.
You do not need to convert every client immediately. Even starting with a handful of UV appointments per week while you build confidence with the technique will add up quickly. The artists who get there fastest are the ones who started practicing before they felt fully ready.
How to introduce UV to your existing clients
The goal is not to pressure anyone. It is to educate. Most clients do not know UV exists, and the ones who have heard of it have usually only heard the controversy without the context. You are not selling. You are informing, and then giving them the option.
Plant the seed early
This opens the door without pressure. You are asking a question, not pitching a product. Let her curiosity do the work.
Lead with what she cares about
Do not lead with the technology. Lead with the result she will experience. The science is supporting information, not the headline.
Be honest about the price difference
Do not apologize for the price. State it confidently and immediately follow with the value. Hesitation on your end creates hesitation on hers.
Give her the option and let it land
Ask once, clearly. If she says not yet, that is fine. You have planted the seed and she will think about it. Do not run it down.
"It doesn't have to be a beat 'em over the head type thing. You can say, 'Most of my clients usually add this because it does X, Y, and Z. Would you like to try it?' And if they say no, move on. But make sure you give them the chance to say yes."
Shauna, LivBayMore income. Same schedule.
High-income artists are not working more hours, they are maximizing the value of the appointments they already have. Adding UV to your menu is one of the cleanest ways to do that because it works with your existing clients, your existing schedule, and your existing brand.
You are not starting over. You are adding a premium tier to what you already do well.
The window to be the UV artist in your market is still open in most areas. That changes as more artists get certified and the service becomes standard. The ones who get there first build the reputation, the clientele, and the pricing power that is much harder to establish once everyone is offering it.