Meet Founder + Academy Director: Jess
Before we get into the serious stuff, here's some fun facts about this powerhouse...
Does lots of charity work
Often find her helping others be better in life in less privileged countries.
Loves peacocks
It is actually more of an obsession. Walk into the Learn About Beauty office... see for yourself.
Doesn't like goat cheese
She loves everything else though. Especially sauce. Jess LOVES sauce.
Nearly got kidnapped in Morocco.
She survived. Went on to do amazing things. Like just be boss of the lash & brow industry in Australia & New Zealand. Phew.
Fascinated? Us too!
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Jess isn't just the brain behind the operation-she's the heart of it, too.
Jess is the Big Boss-and as Academy Director of Learn About Beauty, she leads the entire show (and the team that keeps it running). A true pioneer in the industry, Jess has been in beauty longer than she'll admit, but trust us-her knowledge is unmatched.
Over 14 years ago, Jess took over Locks Lash and transformed it into Australia and New Zealand's most successful beauty training and salon product provider. Now, with Learn About Beauty, she's expanding her vision even further-creating a digital training platform that brings high-quality beauty education to students all around the world.
Jess has done it all-lash tech, salon owner, educator, order packer, supplier wrangler, and mentor to thousands of students. She's lived and breathed every part of the business and knows exactly what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry. She's also a powerhouse speaker, humanitarian, and coach.
Her work has taken her across Australia, South America, the Middle East, India, Myanmar, and New Zealand, helping women reach their full potential-whether through lashes or life.
Ask any of us, and we'll tell you: Jess isn't just the brain behind the operation-she's the heart of it, too. Always ready with a solution, Jess is the one we turn to when we need clarity, confidence, and a good laugh.
Fair warning: Once you learn from Jess, you'll never want to stop.
Over 14 years ago, Jess took over Locks Lash and transformed it into Australia and New Zealand's most successful beauty training and salon product provider. Now, with Learn About Beauty, she's expanding her vision even further-creating a digital training platform that brings high-quality beauty education to students all around the world.
Jess has done it all-lash tech, salon owner, educator, order packer, supplier wrangler, and mentor to thousands of students. She's lived and breathed every part of the business and knows exactly what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry. She's also a powerhouse speaker, humanitarian, and coach.
Her work has taken her across Australia, South America, the Middle East, India, Myanmar, and New Zealand, helping women reach their full potential-whether through lashes or life.
Ask any of us, and we'll tell you: Jess isn't just the brain behind the operation-she's the heart of it, too. Always ready with a solution, Jess is the one we turn to when we need clarity, confidence, and a good laugh.
Fair warning: Once you learn from Jess, you'll never want to stop.
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