Being a Professional Eyelash Artist is an enriching career, but you must protect yourself. Whether you work from home, in a salon, in a suite, or travel, you must focus on your skill set and the legal aspects of providing services.
Having your clients sign liability waiver forms protects you and your business from potential claims and lawsuits. Unfortunately, many beauty schools don't cover this topic, leaving the artist to figure it out independently.
Many clients are very particular about who they let work on their eyes, and if you can't offer a secure and reliable experience, they won't book with you or return. (as they shouldn't).
So, let's dive into what a liability form is and why having it in place is vital.
What is an Eyelash Extension Waiver of Liability form?
An eyelash extension Waiver of Liability form is consent for the artist to apply, remove, and retouch eyelash extensions.
It details the procedure, potential risks, and complications of receiving the service. It lets clients know that they can opt to receive an allergy test, and if they choose not to have one, they must sign their initials to say Rich Lash gave them the option and declined.
At Rich Lash, we include a section that describes the rights to use any photos or videos taken during the appointment.
Lastly is the area where customers will sign saying that they are aware of any risks and cannot hold our company liable for anything that has gone wrong during their experience.
The Importance of Having an Eyelash Extension Waiver of Liability Form
Regardless of your credentials, the time you've been lashing, your talent level, eyelash extension accidents, injuries, and mishaps can still occur.
The most common are;
→ Allergies and allergic reactions
→ Injury or irritation to the cornea
→ Premature extension loss and shedding
→ Natural lash loss
Having your client sign a liability release waiver protects you and your business from being sued if a client is accidentally injured or suffers a reaction from any of the products you use.
If you use the Best Practices of Eyelash Extensions and exercise your duty of care to your clients, the waiver of liability form will release you from lawsuits your potential clients may try to pursue.
If you opt not to use a liability waiver form and something happens to your client during or after their lash experience, they can bring a lawsuit against you and potentially win the case. If they win, you would have to pay them money, cover their legal bills, and have your business and name tarnished.
Even if you can afford to pay them back, damaging your reputation could affect you forever, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that, especially when you can spend an extra 5 minutes having your clients sign a waiver form.
How to Stay Protected from Potential Lawsuits in the Lash Industry
→ Follow the requirements to apply eyelash extensions in your state.
→ Remain professional at all times.
→ Do not perform any services under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
→ Create the proper waiver forms.
How can Rich Lash University help protect your lash business from liability?
You can use a template for your services in many instances, but when dealing with legal aspects, there are better ideas than that.
A great liability waiver form is customized uniquely to your business and helps your client ensure they understand what their experience could be like before it starts.
In our Free 5-Day Lash Mastery Challenge, we provide guidance on customizing your approach to the lash industry, including crafting a personalized liability waiver form suited to your business and services.
You'll receive a tailored template specifically designed for the lash industry and expert assistance in adapting it to your unique needs and the requirements of your practice area(s).
Plus, we'll share a savvy strategy to optimize your time management before each lash appointment, helping you maximize efficiency and productivity.
Excited to explore these invaluable resources? Sign up here and let's kick off your journey today! 🌟