The Craftsperson

I map every eye. I do not copy a trend onto a face it does not belong on.

Val — certified lash artist, mapping specialist, and the hands behind every set at Honey Lashes. The studio lives in Sherwood Park. The chair is yours by appointment.

Philosophy

Precision, poured in honey. That's not a tagline — it's the standard.

Every set starts with a map. Not a template. Not a "look book" pulled from Instagram. Your eye shape, your natural lash density, your growth direction, your lifestyle — these determine the prescription. The map is drawn before the first extension is placed.

Retention isn't luck. It's architecture. Correct isolation. Correct adhesive cure. Correct aftercare. When a client comes back at three weeks with 90% retention, that's not magic. That's the map holding.

I don't do "fluffy." I don't do "glam" as a default. I do mapped. You want soft? We map soft. You want drama? We map drama. You want to wake up looking like you? We map that.

Training & Certification

Advanced Volume & Mega Volume

Lash Institute of Canada · 2024

Corrective Lash Mapping

The Lash Mapping Academy · 2023

Classic & Hybrid Fundamentals

Boreal Lash Academy · 2021

Lash Lift & Tint Certification

Elleebana · 2022

Bloodborne Pathogens & Sanitation

Alberta Health Services · 2024

Client Consultation & Consent Protocols

Canadian Association of Lash Artists · 2023

Hygiene & Safety — Non-Negotiable

Single-use disposable tools per client
Medical-grade adhesive, formaldehyde-free
Autoclave-sterilized reusable instruments
Fresh adhesive drop every 20 minutes
Laser-cleaned tweezers between every set
No double-dipping. Ever.
Patch tests available on request
Health Canada compliant products only

Studio Notes

Location: Sherwood Park, AB. Exact address provided at booking confirmation. By appointment only — no walk-ins.

Hours: Tue–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 9am–3pm · Sun–Mon closed. Evening appointments by arrangement for bridal/party bookings.

Parking: Dedicated spot at studio entrance. Street parking available.

Accessibility: Ground-floor studio. Wide door. Please advise of mobility needs at booking so we can prepare.

Atmosphere: Quiet. No music unless you ask. Pink-silver practicals. Temperature controlled. Silk pillow on the bed. You're here to rest.

Bring: Yourself. Clean face (no eye makeup, no mascara, no curl). Contacts out. Glasses welcome.