ABOUT
Spark Academy
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Spark Academy delivers comprehensive lash training programmes across Ireland, in an easy-to-understand and engaging format. Through a combination of hands-on experience, digital tutorials and online community support each student is able to develop the necessary skill set to be a successful lash technician.
The training programmes with Spark Academy develops students to full industry standards, while meeting the requirements for professional insurance cover.
● Accredited eyelash education
● Education that combines in-person hands-on experience and convenient online tutorials
● High quality industry standards
● Easy learning and supportive platform
ACADEMY ACCREDITATION
Spark Academy is AIT accredited. AIT accreditation assures that materials meet a defined standard, qualifications have undergone rigorous verification, and Spark offers reputable training options.
Each Spark course meets the recognised industry benchmarks, and has provided independent reviewers of the team’s technical competence. Annual comprehensive reviews include the course syllabus, teaching materials and underpinning policies.
AIT Membership and Insurance
After graduating from an AIT accredited training provider and obtaining the Spark certification, each student is eligible for AIT membership.
● Exclusive access to Irish Beauty Reinvented 2021
● Subscription to Irish Beauty Magazine and industry news at Irishbeauty.ie
● Marketing and networking solutions
● Bi-monthly newsletter
● Covid-19 support plans
● Helpline
Receive worldwide insurance, and legal protection through AIT, after graduating from Spark Academy. AIT insurance is offered at a 10% discount with a Spark Academy certification.
● €6.5 million professional treatment risks Insurance
● €6.5 million product liability
● €6.5 million public liability insurance
● €6.5 million professional liability insurance
● ARAG Helpline
● Legal advice
Sinéad Whelan
ACADEMY FOUNDER AND ACCREDITED INSTRUCTOR
Sinéad has over a decade of experience from working in high-end salons in Australia and owning her own salon in Ireland, working with leading beauty artists and celebrity clients. She is an internationally certified lash technician, qualified Phi Brow artist, and an accredited AIT lash extension educator. Sinead completed her training with Uptomyeyes and was mentored by brow and lash experts, Hayley Mia McGowan and Rachel Crowe, and the inventor of Phi Brows, Branko Brabac.
After owning and managing a successful lash salon, Sinéad shifted her focus from stylist to beauty educator. Sinéad founded the fully accredited training academy in 2023. Spark Academy provides in-person workshops and online support to novices and technicians continuing their professional development. Along with eyelash extension qualifications, Sinéad has a masters degree in applied psychology and experience in teaching, guidance and speaking engagements. She believes that the most important elements of teaching are care and patience. As Spark’s lead instructor and assessor, she ensures that all graduates have the necessary foundation to develop a sustainable and rewarding career. She also ensures each student feels supported in their journey into the eyelash extension industry.
Sinéad also holds a degree in business commerce, and provides professional mentorship and consultancy services for lash technicians, entrepreneurs and salon owners. From valuable business experience and insight, Sinéad understands market opportunities that will propel profits and strengthen client retention.