who we are
Lashthetic Pro is a world renowned lash company leading as an accredited Canadian eyelash extension training school that offers transformative and life changing business programs for women in business. Through their renowned programs women learn how to successfully launch, execute, and grow their beauty business to its full potential and create the life of their dreams defying their odds. Miriam Chicanot is the Founder of Lashthetic Pro and her profound business journey began from the tender age of 19 to a decade later and is what leaves those she impacts in awe of the powerful ripple affect we as women in business can have by uplifting each other to defy the odds in business no matter the cards or upbringing we were dealt. In 2022 Miriam was awarded International Educator of the Year after 8 years of program development changing the standards of lash education as a certified educator by the National Association of Lash Artists. Sharing our story but most of all empowering others to change their lives, defy their odds and freedom through teaching our trade is the most rewarding part of what we do here. Lashthetic Pro is recognized by their insane success rate of their signature business programs educating over 500 lash artists from across the lower mainland extending to multiple students flying from around the world to complete the renowned programs. The Lashthetic Pro team works tirelessly to research and promote only the finest in lash products and accredited up to date lash training standards. As the industry develops Miriam has travelled around the world and taken international courses to make sure our education and program standards excel above and beyond. Our deep love for empowering and uplifting has found its roots in the lash industry and has given new eyes, hope, and passion towards defying the odds as women in business. Throughout the years, Lashthetic Pro. has single-handedly redefined the endless business opportunities for women to continue to defy the odds in business.
how we started and what we overcame
Miriam’s powerful life story is what has fuelled the drive, intention, and impact in her business from a very young age. She likes to say “I didn’t choose lashes, they chose me” "and they are now my vessel for impact and changing the world." Growing up with a single Mom of 4 kids she felt surrounded by dream limitations & little hope. She was forced to grow up fast, work hard, and seek opportunity. Providing for herself, caring for her siblings, and seeing her Mom struggle was her strongest motivation and the backbone of all she’s worked hard for and built from the ground up. From a young age Miriam has always wanted to be able to give back and impact other’s ability to chase their dream and change their legacy no matter where they come from. Miriam initially studied social work and did her pre-requisites for nursing but had to take a break as resources for funds were limited. During her time off school Miriam juggled working 3 jobs while living on her own. Eventually she decided to take a step back after feeling stuck in survival mode so she left Canada to follow her dream to travel the world. While backpacking throughout Southeast Asia at 19 years old Miriam took her first eyelash course and experienced the raw, meticulous beauty of eyelash extensions where it originated, in Asia. She was hooked by the meticulous art-form and began her journey as a lash artist in the heart of Vietnam. When returning to Canada Miriam had no money and couldn’t even afford a bed or light – she used a bedroom lamp and pull out couch, put her head down and dedicated immense work into starting her own lash business and to pursue the opportunities in the lash industry to change her own life and the lives’ of others. Miriam continued to pursue the best education she could find around the world to advance her craft and business knowledge. Miriam is now a renowned nationally certified trainer, artist and business owner and has helped develop hundreds of other artists and trainers around the world to change their life legacy and start their own business too. Miriam is best known for the tycoon of a business woman she has become and for all those she has brought up with her journey. Lashthetic Pro is now an internationally recognized award winning company known for renowned training and business programs. To this day Miriam believes the timing of her discovery into the lash world to be a miracle meant to be. Miriam was able to buy her first house at age 24 and hopes to continue to change the generational legacy by teaching others to defy their odds and where they came from. Sharing our uphill journey but most of all empowering others to change their lives and freedom is the most rewarding part of what we do. Today it brings tears to our eyes to say our program has been recognized & funded by the Government for those in marginalized situations, through continued education programs, foster care, Work BC re- entering work force, and by the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Family Services. It has truly come full circle to impact those Miriam’s heart was so near to and wanted to reach so badly from a young age, but never had the resources to do so. It is truly a dream come true. "When who you are with what you have and what you do leaves a positive lasting impact, changes a life, or gives someone new eyes or hope - you are doing business right. There is no failure when your mission of goodness for others comes from within, a business is just a vessel for your impact. Lashes are our vessel." Miriam Chicanot Educator + Founder
Why We do it
Being able to change and impact other’s lives is the most fulfilling part of my life as a whole. Coming from a background with a single Mom and four kids hardships and feeling stuck came from an early age. To be able to show others that no matter what your background is you can change your story is the most empowering thing. Lashes and lash training became my vessel to impact lives in ways I would have never imagined and this is why I do what I do.
What started off as a questionable idea has turned into one of my biggest personal accomplishments and places of growth for myself and others. Being able to offer something of value that could impact someone’s life trajectory is something that cannot be put into words.
I’ve seen so many students be able to quit their jobs, become their own bosses, take vacations, work from home, become mothers, and simply change their life story before their own eyes. This kind of fulfilling cannot be put into words and this is why I choose to do what I do. With such a growing industry having passionate educators is integral to creating a successful and educated community of lash artists and I want to continue to both inspire and empower entrepreneurs around the world with my story and to show that age is your advantage to defy the odds.
We’ve experienced connections, heard stories, and built relationships that surpass any cosmetic service. So you may ask why? Being a vessel to transform lives is why.