HOLLIE COOMBS

The founder of Sassy Lash chats to unLTD about her passion for helping others thrive in the beauty industry and the inspiration behind her successful South Yorkshire based brand.

Tell us about your company.

Sassy Lash is a luxury lash brand and accredited eyelash training company. Our product range is designed to cater for all lash technicians, from the newly qualified to the most experienced. Sassy Lash is a community that brings people from many different backgrounds together. We have a real passion for what we do, driven by our extensive knowledge of the industry, and our fully accredited training courses provide the foundations for new and aspiring lash artists to thrive in the industry.

When did you decide to start up on your own and what inspired you?

I had dreamed for years about starting my own lash company and it was during the summer of 2020 that Sassy Lash was born, inspired by my beautiful eightyear-old daughter Saskia (Sass). My vision for the brand was to design and create the highest quality products at affordable prices, encapsulating a girly vibrancy whilst maintaining a stylish and luxury finish.

How has Launchpad helped you?

Launchpad have been a great help with providing business support and workshops when needed. Sassy Lash are currently in collaboration with Learning Curve who have recently acquired Whiterose beauty colleges, which means that Sassy Lash training courses are now accessible to students in colleges across the UK.

What are your hopes and aims for your business?

My aims for the business in 2023 are to expand Sassy Lash products through the wholesale market. We are currently stocked

Advisor Statement From Debbie Richardson

I was delighted to work with Hollie; she is keen to make her business a success. Through Launchpad, I helped and supported her with business planning, marketing and access to funding. Her business is continuing to grow and I look forward to seeing where Hollie takes Sassy Lash in future.

in three wholesalers in Doncaster, Chesterfield and Rotherham and are in discussions with others. I also want to continue ensuring that lash technicians within the industry are supported by our training courses and guidance so they can stay up to date with the latest skills. Teaching students is without a doubt my favourite aspect of the job; I love watching them grow and become successful businesswomen.

Find out more by contacting Hollie on sales@ sassylashonline.co.uk or 07935 934606.

Starting and growing a business is not easy and that’s why the Launchpad programme was created. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and our partners means there is no cost to the entrepreneur, so we can get straight to work on turning those dreams into reality. Stop dreaming and do it. Contact us for information now on 03330 00 00 39 or email growthhub@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.