Sassy Wink Academy has created a comprehensive curriculum and cutting edge platform to deliver Microblading & Professional Eyelash training techniques in the most duplicable way.

When you study with Sassy Wink Academy, you will shorten your learning curve and have unmatched mentoring support dedicated to your progress and continued success!

PROFESSIONAL EYELASH AND MICROBLADING TIMELINE

Amber Arrington

Founder of Sassy Wink Academy

Amber Arrington is the LEAD trainer of Sassy Wink Academy, with over 20 years experience as a licensed esthetician and make up artist. Amber has practiced in the art of Professional Eyelash Extensions for over 5 years and is the Founder of NEESA, The National Eyelash Education and Safety Association. Since starting NEESA in 2013, Amber has become recognized worldwide as a leader in the eyelash industry. Amber is the Co-Founder of Lash Wars, which debuted in 2014 as the first open call, non-brand specific eyelash extension competition in North America and she was a featured judge in the Novalash “Lash Off” competition in 2016.

A leading educator in the lash and brow industry, Amber has taught courses within the International Beauty Show (IBS) in New York and Las Vegas. She works as a consultant developing lash and brow brands for a leading international beauty company. In addition, Amber is the owner of a lash and brow studio and training academy, Sassy Wink.

Amber discovered Microblading (aka microstroking, eyebrow embroidery, 3D brows, 6D brows, floating brow and many other names) in 2013 and instantly fell in love with the technique! She quickly knew this was her calling, and hasn’t stopped pursuing education on this amazing style of permanent makeup for brows. Amber has trained with some of the foremost experts in the industry and is raising the standard for Microblading training worldwide.

Meet the Team

Justin Arrington

Justin is an expert in customer service and team management with over 20 years experience in sales specializing in the field of higher education. Armed with his Masters in Business Administration and a plethora of awards for outstanding management and sales performance, Justin’s background has enabled him to become a leader and innovator in the corporate training sphere.

He has helped to match and enroll hundreds if not thousands of students in vocational specialties and will be your first point of contact. Additionally, Justin will help to answer any questions you may have and if appropriate, will also advise you on the enrollment process with Sassy Wink Academy.

Rio Del Soccorro

Office Manager

Rio has an Associates Degree in Health Science and Education as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. For several years she worked as a clinical assistant for an eye doctor as well as an ICU Nurse.

She started working with Sassy Wink Academy in 2013 and leads the day to day operations making sure everything is running smoothly behind the scenes and that our students are supported to the fullest.

Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond has made her an invaluable asset to the team.

Bryan Hatch

Marketing Operations

Bryan has been the guy behind the scenes helping top-level entrepreneurs as their secret weapon when they’ve needed excellent marketing work.

He is passionate about helping businesses increase their sales, save time, and improve efficiency, helping companies with big visions to help other people.

He has been helping Sassy Wink Academy share their vision and knowledge with people since 2017.

Sumerae Riese

Marketing Operations

Sumerae has been working with Sassy Wink since 2018.

She is a mother to four children and after college worked primarily in the medical and dental fields until finding her passion in marketing and automation. She is behind the scenes building and implementing the designs and vision that are created by the Sassy Wink team.

She is passionate about her work and watching the visions come to life.