Goal | Best Choice |
Starting a career in beauty | VTCT |
Getting licensed and insured | VTCT |
Building a portfolio and client trust | Both |
Expanding your expertise | CPD |
Staying competitive as a pro | CPD |
Feature | VTCT | CPD |
Accreditation | Government-regulated by Ofqual | Industry-recognised but unregulated |
Purpose | Full qualification / licensing | Skill development / refresher |
Insurance eligibility | Fully insurable | Sometimes limited (depends on provider) |
Course length | Weeks to months | Hours to days |
Career use | For beginners or those entering the industry | For professionals already qualified |
Feature | LVL Lashes | Lash Extensions |
Look | Natural lift and curl | Fuller, more dramatic |
Maintenance | Low | Medium to high |
Duration | 6–8 weeks | 2–3 weeks (with infills) |
Ideal For | Natural beauty lovers | Glamorous lash lovers |
Feature | Lipstick | Lip Blush PMU |
Longevity | Hours | Years |
Maintenance | Daily reapplication | Boost every 2–3 yrs |
Cost over 3 years | £300–£600 | £300–£500 |
Smudge-proof? | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Custom shades | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (blended) |
Feature | Skin Boosters | Mesotherapy |
Main focus | Hydration & elasticity | Customised rejuvenation |
Ingredients | Hyaluronic acid | Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, HA |
Best for | Fine lines, dehydrated skin | Pigmentation, dull skin, early ageing |
Longevity | 6–9 months (with top-ups) | 4–6 weeks (requires a course) |
Areas | Face, neck, hands | Face, neck, scalp, body |
Feature | Lip Blush | Lip Filler |
Purpose | Adds colour and soft definition | Adds volume and shape |
Invasiveness | Semi-permanent tattoo, non-injective | Injectable treatment |
Longevity | 1–2 years | 6–12 months |
Best For | Enhancing natural colour | Increasing fullness or correcting asymmetry |
Pain & Recovery | Minimal discomfort, short healing | Some swelling/bruising, brief downtime |
Feature | Permanent Lip Liner | Lip Blush |
Purpose | Defines edges of lips | Adds overall colour and flush |
Look | Sharp, precise lines | Soft, natural, blended tone |
Best For | Correcting asymmetry or enhancing lipstick | Subtle enhancement for natural look |
Longevity | 1–3 years | 1–2 years |
Maintenance | Touch-ups recommended | Touch-ups recommended |
Feature | Microblading in London | Eyebrow Tattooing in London |
Technique | Manual hair-like strokes | Machine or digital pen, shading & powder techniques |
Look | Very natural, textured brows | Defined, filled-in, versatile styles |
Longevity | 12–18 months | 1–3 years |
Best for | Sparse brows, natural look | Fuller brows, longer-lasting, powder/ombre effects |
Maintenance | Touch-ups every 12–18 months | Touch-ups every 18–36 months |