Eyelash extensions originated in the United Kingdom in 1902, when the German born hair specialist & inventor ‘Charles Nessler’ (aka Karl) applied for the first patent, he termed  “A New or Improved Method of and Means for the Manufacture of Artificial Eyebrows, Eyelashes and the like.” Within a year he was already offering the artificial eyelashes from his London salon. 

Eventually, others followed in Nessler’s footsteps across the globe, including America, and Poland where the founder of ‘Max Factor’ joined a growing list of inventors in search for the ultimate solution to eyelash elongation. However, it was not until the 1930’s , when eyelash enhancement’s popularity amongst Hollywood actresses was picked up on by the media including a feature spread in the highly regarded Vogue magazine. Famous for paving the way for fashion trends and fashion houses, Vogue’s seal of approval for eyelash extensions, inspired fashionista’s and major influence in the mainstreams perception of eyelash enhancement.  

Jinny-Lash – Came along at the at the start of the millennium, created by beauty icon ‘Jinny Coffey’, who quickly became known amongst celebrities as the modern day eyelash queen.  Jinny,  became the pioneer of individual eyelash extensions in the UK, launching a family  eyelash extensions business, and Sloane Street salon, in London. After importing an entire manufacturing process from South Korea; the brand went on to dress the lashes of the stars – from the late Princess Diana to Naomi Campbell, and later even contestants on the X-Factor.

As eyelash technicians we feel proud to have been trained at the famous  Jinny-lash academy, .a badge we wear with honour. Whilst we have since added additional layers to our training belt, our foundational training that places us amongst the finest professional eyelash salons  –SOTERIAlash