LBEDU officially awarded JECA Japanese Eyelash Certification, becoming the first "Certified Eyelash School" in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, witnessed by an official representative of the Japanese Consulate

1. Breaking News: LBEDU Becomes the First JECA Certified Eyelash School in Hong Kong, Macau & Mainland China

We are honoured to announce that LBEDU Luster Beauty International Education & Training Academy has officially been awarded JECA (Japan Eyelash Extension Certification Organization) status as the first "Certified Eyelash School" in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China!

This is a major milestone in LBEDU's educational history and a significant breakthrough for beauty education in Hong Kong.

To mark this occasion, LBEDU held a grand accreditation plaque presentation and signing ceremony at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok. We were deeply honoured to welcome Senior Japanese Diplomat Mr. Sakurai Hideshige as our witness. During the ceremony, Vice Principal Lawrance Wong, Principal Wong Jo Yi and Director Tse Shuk Ying represented LBEDU in completing the LBEDU x JECA signing ceremony with JECA Japan Headquarters, jointly unveiling the certified school plaque.

The presence of an official representative from the Japanese Consulate is not only an official endorsement of LBEDU's teaching quality, but also a recognition of our efforts in introducing Japan's rigorous techniques, exceptional craftsmanship and high safety standards to Hong Kong.

Previously, Hong Kong students who wanted to obtain JECA Japanese eyelash certification had to travel to Japan to sit the exams — incurring significant time and financial costs. With LBEDU becoming the first JECA Certified School in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China:

• Hong Kong and Macau students can receive JECA-standard training locally
• Graduates can sit the JECA skills certification examination on campus
• No need to take leave, book flights and hotels, or arrange visas
• Obtain an officially recognised Japanese qualification of the same standard as in Japan

This is a significant step in aligning Hong Kong's eyelash education with international standards.

2. What is JECA? A Complete Guide to Japan's Eyelash Certification Body

Many people hearing "JECA" for the first time may not know what organisation it is. Here is a complete introduction:

• Full Name (Japanese): 一般社団法人日本まつ毛エクステンション認定機構 (Ippan Shadan Hojin Nihon Matsuge Extension Nintei Kiko)
• English Name: Japan Eyelash Extension Certification Organization
• Abbreviation: JECA
• Positioning: Japan's authoritative organisation specialising in eyelash extension technique certification and assessment
• Mission: To promote the "Eyelash Extension Education Course" curriculum, guiding students to master safe eyelash application knowledge and techniques, and providing consumers with safe and reliable eyelash services

JECA's certification philosophy is deeply rooted in Japanese culture—precision, safety, durability, craftsmanship. In Japan, eyelash extensions are not a simple "stick-and-go" service, but a professional craft requiring rigorous training, precise technique and a high awareness of safety. JECA certification is the guarantee of this professional spirit.

3. JECA Examination Tier System and Certified School Requirements

JECA offers a complete tiered examination system from beginner to advanced:

JECA examinations are centred on practical assessment, evaluated on-site by JECA registered examiners:

• Whether practitioner posture is standard
• Safe use of tweezers and other tools
• Accuracy of eyelash application
• Safety standards and hygiene awareness
• Completion time and quality

• Aged 16 or above
• Hold a national beautician qualification, or be currently enrolled at a beauty school
• Students enrolled at a JECA Certified School (LBEDU is now a Certified School, so our students are eligible)

Becoming a JECA Certified School is no easy feat — it requires passing JECA's rigorous audit:

1. Teaching syllabus meets JECA educational standards
2. Instructors hold JECA Certified Instructor qualification or equivalent level
3. Teaching facilities and tools meet Japanese safety standards
4. Teaching process emphasises safe application and hygiene protocols
5. Institution is committed to long-term promotion of safe eyelash service practices

LBEDU's ability to pass JECA's rigorous audit and become the first Certified School in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China demonstrates that the academy's teaching quality, safety standards and instructor level all meet Japanese official requirements.

4. Japanese Consulate Official Witnesses the Signing Ceremony

To celebrate LBEDU becoming the first JECA Certified Eyelash School in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, the academy held a grand accreditation plaque presentation and signing ceremony at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok.

On the day, Senior Japanese Diplomat Mr. Sakurai Hideshige attended as the official representative of the Japanese Consulate. During the ceremony, Vice Principal Lawrance Wong, Principal Wong Jo Yi and Director Tse Shuk Ying represented LBEDU in completing the LBEDU x JECA signing ceremony with JECA Japan Headquarters, jointly unveiling the certified school plaque — marking the official introduction of Japanese eyelash techniques to Hong Kong through an accredited pathway.

The LBEDU x JECA signing ceremony held at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok, witnessed by Senior Japanese Diplomat Mr. Sakurai Hideshige, with Vice Principal Lawrance Wong, Principal Wong Jo Yi and Director Tse Shuk Ying representing LBEDU

The official presence of a Japanese Consulate representative carries profound significance:

• Official Endorsement: Represents the Japanese official mission in Hong Kong witnessing and endorsing the JECA-LBEDU partnership
• Cultural Exchange: Marks the promotion of Japanese beauty technology in Hong Kong through official channels
• Educational Recognition: Japanese official recognition that LBEDU's teaching quality meets the standard for introducing Japanese techniques
• Industry Affirmation: This is not only LBEDU's honour, but also an affirmation of the overall improvement of eyelash education in Hong Kong

The achievement of this milestone would not have been possible without the conviction and dedication of several pioneers in the eyelash industry. We are especially grateful to:

• aQuniverse Eri Nishida: Whose passion and conviction for eyelash education created the opportunity for the JECA-LBEDU partnership
• Betty LAW Yuk Wai: Whose years of experience in the eyelash industry provided professional coordination and bridged the partnership between both parties
• Vice Principal Lawrance Wong: Who represented LBEDU in months of communication and negotiation with JECA Japan Headquarters' legal counsel, ultimately reaching an agreement to introduce Japan's most recognised eyelash certification to Hong Kong

Since its founding in 2013, LBEDU has always upheld a humble and pragmatic approach to education, building a highly authoritative international beauty platform for our students. Over the past decade, we have continuously introduced the world's most advanced techniques and certification systems, allowing Hong Kong students to access world-class beauty education without leaving the city.

5. JECA Japan Headquarters Board of Directors

JECA (General Incorporated Association Japan Eyelash Extension Certification Organization) is governed by a board of senior professionals from Japan's eyelash industry, responsible for setting eyelash technique standards, educational curricula and assessment regulations. Below are the core directors of JECA Japan Headquarters:

The JECA Board of Directors is committed to promoting safe, high-quality eyelash services. Through rigorous certified school audits, standardised educational curricula and public skills certification examinations, they ensure that Japanese eyelash techniques maintain the highest standards worldwide. LBEDU is honoured to be the first JECA Certified School in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, working alongside the JECA Japan Headquarters Board to advance the international development of eyelash education.

The JECA Certified Eyelash School plaque — LBEDU becomes the first beauty institution in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China to receive this qualification

6. Why Being the First JECA Certified School in Hong Kong, Macau & Mainland China Matters

Previously, eyelash education in Hong Kong primarily followed the UK VTCT/ITEC system. While internationally recognised, in the specialised field of eyelash extensions, Japanese techniques are the globally acknowledged benchmark. The introduction of JECA fills the gap in Japanese-style eyelash specialist certification in Hong Kong.

Previously, Hong Kong and Macau students who wanted to take JECA certification needed to:

• Apply for a Japanese visa
• Purchase round-trip flights
• Book accommodation in Japan
• Take several weeks of leave
• Cover living expenses in Japan

The total cost could easily run into tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, with significant time investment. Now, as the first Certified School in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, LBEDU students can receive JECA-standard training and sit examinations at our Mong Kok campus — saving substantial time and money.

Upon graduation, LBEDU students can simultaneously obtain:

• Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 3 (QF3, locally government-recognised)
• UK VTCT/ITEC Certification (recognised in 50+ countries worldwide)
• Japan JECA Certification (recognised in Japan and global Japanese-style eyelash markets)

One course, three certificates — spanning Asia and Europe. Qualifications are recognised whether you develop your career in Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, the UK, Australia or global Chinese communities.

What is most worth learning from the Japanese eyelash industry is not only technique, but more importantly safety standards. JECA has strict requirements for safe application — from disinfection procedures, product selection, client skin assessment to emergency handling, all have comprehensive standards. LBEDU's introduction of the JECA system means Hong Kong students will receive the most rigorous safety training — which is crucial for protecting both students and consumers.

7. LBEDU's International Qualifications Matrix: Hong Kong's Most Comprehensive International Accreditations

Since its founding in 2013, LBEDU has progressively built Hong Kong's most comprehensive international qualifications and accreditation matrix:

• Hong Kong Government Registered Institution (Registration No. 854)
• Two-time consecutive QF Star-rated Training Institution: Awarded by the Hong Kong Education Bureau — official recognition of teaching quality
• CEF Continuing Education Fund Approved: Multiple courses are CEF-registered; eligible students can apply for up to 80% tuition reimbursement, with a cumulative cap of HK$25,000 per person
• Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 3: "Certificate in Eyelash Extension, Eyelash Perming and Eyebrow/Eyelash Tinting" is accredited at HKQF Level 3

• UK VTCT Skills ITEC Official Authorised Assessment Centre: Regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), qualifications aligned to European Qualifications Framework Level 5
• JECA Japanese Certified Eyelash School: First in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, witnessed by the Japanese Consulate
• City & Guilds International Qualifications: Recognised across Europe and Commonwealth countries

• Only institution in Hong Kong twice shortlisted for the IQA "Beauty Industry Nobel Prize" Academy of the Year (2019 and 2026): The IQA International Qualifications Assessment Alliance's annual Academy of the Year award is known in the industry as the "Beauty Industry Nobel Prize" — LBEDU is the only institution in Hong Kong to receive this honour twice

8. Why Japanese Eyelash Techniques Are Worth Pursuing

Japan is one of the birthplaces of modern eyelash extension technology and is globally recognised as the technical benchmark. Japanese eyelash techniques are characterised by:

1. Exceptional Precision: Japanese eyelash technicians apply extensions one-to-one, with each false lash precisely attached to a natural lash — even spacing, consistent direction, and a naturally realistic result
2. Rigorous Safety Standards: Japan has extremely high requirements for the safety of eyelash products — from adhesive ingredients to disinfection procedures, all subject to strict standards
3. Excellent Durability: Japanese-style application techniques prioritise longevity — with proper aftercare, results can last 4–6 weeks
4. Professional Eye Shape Design: Japanese eyelash technicians excel at designing the most suitable lash style based on the client's eye shape, face shape and personal style — rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
5. Comprehensive Service System: From consultation, skin assessment, application to aftercare — Japanese eyelash services follow a complete service流程

As Japanese-style eyelash extensions grow in popularity across global Chinese communities (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, North American Chinese communities), demand for JECA certification continues to rise. Eyelash technicians holding JECA certification are highly sought after in Japanese-style eyelash salons and high-end eyelash studios, commanding higher salaries and service rates.

If you want to build a genuine professional advantage in the eyelash industry, a single certification is no longer enough. LBEDU students can simultaneously hold Hong Kong QF3, UK VTCT/ITEC and Japan JECA triple certifications — covering the largest employment markets. This is what true "internationalisation" means.

9. Direct Benefits for LBEDU Students

Upon completing LBEDU's eyelash course, students can simultaneously obtain:

• Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 3 Certificate (local employment, career advancement, CEF funding)
• UK VTCT/ITEC Certification (recognised in 50+ countries worldwide)
• Japan JECA Certification (recognised in Japan and global Japanese-style eyelash markets)

LBEDU eyelash course student practical training — small class pair practice with live models, instructors providing hands-on guidance in Japanese JECA-standard eyelash techniques

No need to travel to Japan — students can receive JECA-standard training and sit examinations at LBEDU's Mong Kok campus, saving substantial time and money.

LBEDU integrates the strengths of three systems:

• Japanese JECA's precision techniques and safety standards
• UK VTCT/ITEC's systematic theory and international recognition
• Hong Kong Qualifications Framework's local employment alignment

• Employment: Triple certifications are recognised in Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and Commonwealth countries — broader career options
• Entrepreneurship: JECA certification is the strongest selling point for high-end eyelash studios — attracting high-spending clients who seek Japanese-style techniques
• Career Advancement: The Certified Instructor level enables progression to training instructor roles, opening new income streams

LBEDU's QF3 eyelash course is registered under the CEF Continuing Education Fund. Eligible students can apply for up to 80% tuition reimbursement (cumulative cap of HK$25,000 per person). With the addition of JECA certification, students' return on investment is further enhanced.

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11. Academy Information and Course Enquiries

Founded in 2013, LBEDU is a Hong Kong Government Registered Institution (Registration No. 854), specialising in beauty education and international professional qualifications training. The academy holds Hong Kong's most comprehensive international qualifications and accreditation matrix:

• Hong Kong Government Registered Institution (854)
• Two-time consecutive QF Star-rated Training Institution
• CEF Continuing Education Fund Approved Institution
• VTCT/ITEC UK Official Authorised Assessment Centre (European Qualifications Framework Level 5)
• JECA Japanese Certified Eyelash School (First in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China)
• Only institution in Hong Kong twice shortlisted for IQA Academy of the Year (2019 and 2026)

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Summary

LBEDU becoming the first JECA "Certified Eyelash School" in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China — witnessed by an official representative of the Japanese Consulate — is a major milestone in the academy's 13-year history and a historic moment in aligning Hong Kong's eyelash education with international top-tier standards.

The core significance of this achievement lies in:

1. First in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China—LBEDU fills the gap in Japanese-style eyelash specialist certification in Hong Kong and Macau
2. Official Witness—The Japanese Consulate's attendance represents official Japanese recognition of LBEDU's teaching quality
3. One Course, Three Certificates—Students can simultaneously obtain Hong Kong QF3, UK VTCT/ITEC and Japan JECA triple certifications
4. Cost Savings—Hong Kong and Macau students no longer need to travel to Japan — they can obtain official Japanese recognition locally
5. Safety Standards—The introduction of Japan's most rigorous eyelash safety standards protects both students and consumers

Since its founding in 2013, LBEDU has always maintained a humble and pragmatic approach, continuously introducing the world's top certifications and techniques for our students. From VTCT/ITEC UK certification, to City & Guilds European certification, to today's JECA Japanese certification — LBEDU has built Hong Kong's most comprehensive international qualifications and accreditation matrix.

We are committed to continuously aligning with the world's top standards, supporting every student's professional growth. Whether your goal is to become a professional eyelash technician in Hong Kong, work in a Japanese-style salon, open a high-end eyelash studio, or develop your career in Japan or overseas — LBEDU's international courses will lay the strongest foundation for you.