Room reset checklist
Each reset step has a time stamp, so the next client starts in a room that is ready.
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Lash studio staff app that keeps every lash room and tech on track
A lash studio staff app gives artists and the operations manager one shared record for room resets, adhesive stock and the day's patch test notes. SIZ Group designs and builds it for iOS and Android, so each shift starts from the same facts.
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Why a lash studio staff app matters more than in most salons
A lash studio runs on precision: isolation, adhesive, timing and cleanliness close to the eye line. A missed step at one station can lead to an irritated client, and the artist often has only a few minutes between appointments to reset the room. A staff app that carries the checks makes those minutes count.
Many lash studios are small, with one or two artists in a room, which means the same person sets up, cleans and records everything. A shared checklist keeps the work consistent while the artist is busy with a client, and it protects the studio when a client asks what was used.
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Proof an operations manager will want before saying yes
The operations manager needs proof that the studio runs the same routine on every shift, whether the artist is experienced or new. Compare completed reset checks and stock counts across shifts before and after launch, and agree that comparison before the build starts.
The second proof is that the app catches problems early. A low adhesive stock flagged before the morning, or a patch test answer that needs a second look, shows the value more clearly than any dashboard chart.
- Room reset completed between clients, with a time stamp
- Adhesive and tip stock checked before the first booking
- Patch test answers read before any new set begins
- Handover notes passed clearly between artists on shift
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Staff features to build first, and features to hold for later
The first release should cover the room reset checklist, the stock list for adhesives, tips and cleansers, and the booking view that shows the day's patch test notes. Those three cover most of the risk a studio faces on a normal shift.
Rota planning, commission tracking and retail stock forecasting can wait for a later phase. Those tools matter to the owner, but they do not change what the artist does between clients. Keep them out of the first release so the shift routine is solid first.
What you get
Key features
Adhesive and stock list
Low stock of adhesive, tips and cleansers shows before the morning rush, with a reorder request.
Patch test notes on the day
The day's patch test answers appear on each artist's view, with the client's name and the test result.
Shift handover
A short handover note moves between artists, with flags for anything the next artist needs to check.
Daily record export
Products used and room resets for any day, exported in a simple format for an inspector or the owner.
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How the staff app reads the booking calendar and stock records
Most lash studios run a booking product and a simple stock spreadsheet, and the staff app should read from both rather than replace them. The booking calendar is the source for the day's appointments, and the stock list starts from the spreadsheet the studio already keeps.
Where the booking product provides an interface, the staff app can show the day's clients with their notes. Where it does not, a daily export can carry that information for now. We confirm the export options in writing before design begins. Where a studio keeps its stock on paper, the first step is typing the existing list in once, so the reorder alerts have something to compare against.
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Rules, privacy and safety that shape the build for lash studios
Lash studios work under state cosmetology rules for licensing and sanitation, and the staff app should support those duties rather than change them. Records of which products were used on a client, and when the room was cleaned, are the kind of evidence an inspector may ask for.
Client sensitivity and eye health notes need restricted access, and photos of a client's lashes should be shared only with consent. The studio should check the specific rules that apply in its state with an accountant or attorney, and the app should make records easy to export.
- Records of the adhesives and tools used at each visit
- Client eye and skin sensitivity notes limited to the booked artist
- Cleaning steps for beds, pillows and tools, as the state requires
- Consent for photos, kept with the client record
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Seasonal peaks at lash studios and how the staff app should handle them
Lash studios fill up before weddings, proms and holiday events, and a single bridal trial day can stack many appointments into one room. The staff app should show the artist the set types due that day, and flag when a reset or a stock check is needed before the next client.
Quiet stretches, such as the middle of a weekday, are the right time for a deep clean or a stock count. The owner can add those tasks to the day in one step, so the studio uses slow hours for upkeep rather than rushing it during a busy evening.
Will a lash studio staff app work when two artists share one room?+
Yes. Each reset step is tied to the artist who completed it, even when the room changes hands between clients. The handover note tells the next artist what was used and what needs a check, so the room is never a guess.
How are product records kept?+
Each visit records the adhesives, tips and cleansers used, with the artist and the time. Entries cannot be changed silently, and corrections are logged. The owner can export the records for a date range if the studio is asked for them.
Can the front desk see the sensitivity notes?+
The desk sees that a note exists so the booking can be planned, but the note text is shown only to the artist booked for that appointment. The owner sets that rule during the scoping call and can change it later.
What should the operations manager have ready before the build?+
The room reset routine as you run it today, the stock list with minimum levels, the artist roles and the shift pattern. A copy of the current patch test form and a recent busy day that went wrong help us design the checks. The scope and price follow in writing.
Let's make it happen
Run every room to the same standard
Begin with a free scoping call, and the written scope and price come before any build work starts.