Dear Lash Babe

Taking Atreus to the salon wasn’t just about showing him where Mum works.

It was about helping him feel like he belongs here too.

Because he does.

Everything I build now is built differently.

Not around money.

Not around being busy.

Around time.

Time for therapy.

Time for school.

Time for hard days.

Time for milestones.

Time for the little moments that become the biggest memories.

My clients don’t just book an appointment.

My students don’t just enrol in a course.

Together, they’re helping me build a life where I can be exactly where I’m needed most.

And for that…

I’ll be forever grateful.

Watching Atreus navigate the world has completely changed mine.

He has taught me patience.

He has taught me resilience.

He has taught me what determination truly looks like.

He wakes up every day and keeps trying, even when life asks more of him than it does most people.

If he can keep showing up with that kind of courage…

Then so can I.

This salon.

This academy.

Every client.

Every student.

It’s all part of creating a life where I can continue showing up for him the way he deserves.

Everything I build today has one purpose.

To create a life where I never have to miss the moments that matter.

For almost five years, I waited to hear Atreus’ little voice.

Today, I don’t take a single word, a single smile or a single milestone for granted.

I attend every therapy appointment.

Every school drop-off.

Every school pick-up.

Every meltdown.

Every laugh.

Every victory.

Every client and every student who chooses me helps make that possible.

For that, I’ll never stop being grateful.

This little salon isn’t just a place where I create beautiful lashes.

It’s a place that’s been built around my family.

Before I reopened my business, I wanted Atreus to know this was a safe place. A place where Mum works. A place where he’s always welcome. A place that’s part of our story.

When your child has Autism and ADHD, change can feel overwhelming. New places, new routines and unfamiliar environments aren’t always easy.

So before the first client walked through the door…

He did.

Because this business has never just been about me.

It’s about creating a life where I never have to choose between being present for him and doing the work I love.

People often ask me why I came back.

The answer has never really been about lashes.

It’s about creating a life where I never have to choose between being a present mum and doing the work I love.

When my youngest son, Atreus, was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, our world changed.

For almost five years, I waited to hear his little voice. Every new word, every milestone and every breakthrough has reminded me that the greatest things in life are worth fighting for.

I don’t miss a therapy appointment.

I don’t miss school drop-offs or pick-ups.

I’m there for every meltdown, every laugh, every tear and every little victory.

Because those moments matter more than anything.

Watching Atreus navigate the world has taught me more about resilience, patience and determination than I could ever learn from a book. He wakes up every day and keeps trying, even when things are hard. He reminds me that progress isn’t measured by how fast you get there, but by having the courage to keep going.

That’s the life I’m building.

Every client who trusts me with their lashes allows me to keep showing up for him.

Every student who chooses to learn from me allows me to continue building a career with purpose, flexibility and heart.

Whether you’re lying on my lash bed, sitting in one of my training courses or simply following along online, you’re part of something much bigger than you probably realise.

You’re helping me create a life where I can be there for every milestone, every therapy session and every moment that matters most.

And in return, I promise to pour that same care, patience and dedication into every client I treat and every student I have the privilege of mentoring.

Because everything I build now is built with purpose.

For my family.
For my clients.
For my students.

But most of all…

For Atreus.

She’s cute… then lashes happened 😉

When the close-up doesn’t disappoint 🤌🏼