Lash Legacy Project

“Our mission is to transform lives by providing justice-impacted women with industry-leading lash extension training, entrepreneurial mentorship, and employment opportunities that foster economic empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a pathway to lasting success.”

Employment Dramatically Reduces Recidivism
Formerly incarcerated individuals with stable employment are far less likely to return to prison.

Stable Employment
(1+ year)

No Long Term Employment

The StAts

60% Unemployed in the first year after release
43% Lower recidivism through correctional education
13% Higher employment after correctional education
16% Recidivism with stable employment
52% Recidivism without stable employment

ABOUT US

Lash Legacy Project is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering women impacted by incarceration through education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. We believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to build a stable, fulfilling future, regardless of her past circumstances.

Through comprehensive lash artistry training, entrepreneurial education, and career development support, we equip participants with industry-recognized skills, professional credentials, and practical business knowledge that transform potential into opportunity. Our structured approach combines technical training with workforce readiness and job placement support, creating clear pathways to meaningful employment and sustainable income.

At Lash Legacy Project, we are building more than beauty professionals—we are cultivating confidence, economic mobility, and long-term success. By empowering women to achieve financial independence, we help reduce barriers to reentry, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for lasting generational impact.

Our Vision

A world where every woman has access to the skills, credentials, and resources needed to achieve financial independence, economic mobility, and a life of dignity and purpose.

Our Mission

To empower justice-impacted women through professional lash artistry training, entrepreneurial mentorship, and workforce development, providing the tools, support, and opportunities necessary to build sustainable careers, reduce recidivism, and create lasting change for themselves, their families, and their communities.

WHY LASH ARTISTRY ?

Lash artistry is uniquely positioned as a vocational pathway for justice-impacted women for three reasons :

High earning potential
Low barrier to entry
Suitability for self-employment & entrepreneurship

Our process is A simple and thoughtful - 2 Step Program

Step 1 : EDucation (technical & Entrepreneurship)

Designed for:

14–20 participants per cohort

Women within 6–18 months of release date to maximize proximity to employment

Education Includes:

Duration — 8 weeks

Lesson Plan— Weeks 1–6: Lash artistry (technical) Participants will complete the program with hands-on experience performing four full lash extension sets
Weeks 7–8: Entrepreneurship module, create a professionally curated portfolio demonstrating their technical skills, and a customized Business and Employment Plan to support successful employment opportunities and business growth within the beauty industry.

Portfolio and Certificate of Completion —Participants completing the program create a professionally curated portfolio demonstrating their technical skills to support successful employment opportunities, and receive a Lash Legacy Project Certificate of Completion.

Step 2 : The Launchpad

A 30-day post-release mentorship and connection program for graduates of the in-facility track. Research consistently demonstrates that the gap between skill acquisition and sustainable employment is the leading cause of recidivism — The Launchpad is specifically designed to close that gap.

Launchpad participants receive:

Job placement support— warm introductions to beauty businesses, salons, and lash studios partnered with Lash Legacy Project
Starter Kit— a professional-grade set of tools and supplies enabling graduates to begin earning immediately
Ongoing mentorship— 1-on-1 career guidance covering social media setup, client acquisition, pricing, and business management
Business formation guidance — support with LLC registration, EIN acquisition, and business banking for graduates pursuing self-employment

Meet the Team

Christine You

FOUNDER

A licensed New York cosmetologist with over 13 years of professional experience in the beauty industry, Christine combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to creating pathways toward economic independence and long-term success.
Diana You

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
With a background in finance, operations, and business strategy, Diana brings experience supporting growing organizations through thoughtful planning, process improvement, and sustainable growth initiatives. She is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations maximize their impact and create opportunities for individuals to thrive professionally and personally.