
MEET THE TEAM
Tania Palmer (was Withers)
Founder & Company Director
Plymouth, Devon based Educator
Teaches: Classic & Russian Volume Eyelash Extensions, Brow Lamination, Lash Lift & Tint, Threading, Waxing, Gel Polish Mani & Pedi, Lash Skill Building Workshops, Spray Tanning
Business Mentoring,
Tania also offers 1-2-1 Mentoring in any subject
Businesses:
Products & Supplies - Freckle Lashes - www.freckleshop.co.uk
Salon - Lashings of Beauty & Training - www.lashingsofbeautyandtraining.co.uk
Training & Mentoring - The Beauty Training Group - www.thebeautytraininggroup.co.uk
Tania Withers is the founder of The Beauty Training Group, has many years solid, hands-on experience in the industry since training in 2010 and starting her business in 2011. She owns a busy & successful Beauty Salon - Lashings of Beauty & Training - and regularly carries out treatments, in order to bring students the most up to date knowledge, based on her personal experiences. She boasts a fab, loyal client base, many of which have been with her since she began.
In Sept 2019, Tania reduced the number of hours she works doing treatments, to focus on taking her businesses forward. She still works at her own salon with clients and even though she is an educator herself, she continually trains in various ways to keep her knowledge and skills at a high level.
On top of Tania's broad range of beauty qualifications, she trained at College holds a valid City & Guilds AET (PTTLS) Teaching Certificate to help her teach a wide range of students in various ways. Tania also holds NVQ level 2 & 3 in Customer Service and this is important to her.
Tania is well respected within the industry and many fellow Therapists will contact her for advice and support, which confirms she is not only knowledgeable in her field, but also an approachable individual who enjoys supporting others. She has trained many other Beauty Educators and many of Tania's students return for further courses, due to the high level in which they are delivered and also because of the lifelong aftercare support they receive.
Tania has been a feature writer in the Lash-Ed UK Lash Magazine and has been a Workshop Host at the 2020 Lash Conference in Cardiff, hosted by Events by Always Bonita Beauty.
The Beauty Training Group has been designed to offer High Quality Beauty Training Courses, at affordable prices. Aftercare support and customer service is at the forefront of our business. As The Beauty Training Group continues to grow, more areas of the UK (and possibly further afield!) will be accessible to students.
Tania has worked hard over the last few years to offer a range of high quality Lash, Brow & Beauty products and accessories. Her supplies business has been so successful that in August 2024, Tania opened Devons FIRST independent, Lash, Brow specialist supplies store in Plymouth! Students will not only receive excellent training with excellent products, they will also gain an ongoing discount to purchase their products at www.freckleshop.co.uk
Disount codes are valid both in-store and online.
When training with Tania, you will not only receive basic training, but will also be given additional hints, tips and knowledge from the Master Lash Artist and Advanced Lash Stylist, who is known as one of the best Eyelash Technicians in the South West. Tania is well respected for her vast knowledge and experience and is a sought after educator, renowned for extremely supportive lifelong support, even after the course is complete. Tania was ranked 1st Worldwide in 2016 Eyelash Emporium Lash Festival.
TANIA's ACHIEVEMENTS
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Winner of the 'Best Beauty Treatments Devon 2024' with SME Awards
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Training Academy of the Year 2024 Finalist - South England Hair & Beauty Awards
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Lash Specialist of the Year 2024 Finalist - NBL Awards
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Winner of the Brow & Lash Educator of the Year 2024 - NBL Awards
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Winner of the 'Lash Expert of the Year 2021/2022' in the Prestige Awards
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Winner of 'Lash Expert of the Year 2020/2021' in the Prestige Awards
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Regular feature writer in the Lash-Ed Magazine
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Organiser of The Lash Boss Conference 2021
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Finalist for 'Lash Stylist of the Year' & 'Salon of the Year' in the Hair & Beauty Awards
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Competition Judge for SR Lash Competition 2021
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Competition Judge for World Lash University 2020
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Author of The Lash Adhesive Bible
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Finalist in the NBL Awards - Lash & Brow Educator of the year 2020
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Finalist in the English Hair & Beauty Awards - Salon of the year 2020
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Finalist in the Woolwell Business Awards - Small Business of the year 2019
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Workshop Host at the 2020 Lash Conference in Cardiff
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Multiple features within Lash Inc Magazine
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1st Place in the Lash Festival Competition Classic Category 2016
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Listed Lash Expert
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Director of The Beauty Training Group (Training Academy)
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Director of Freckle Lash, Brow & Beauty Supplies (Beauty Supplies Store)
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Beauty Business Mentor
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Finalist for 'Beauty Salon of the Year' in the English Hair & Beauty Awards South West
Tania is a proud sponsor of many Lash Events and Conferences too and enjoys supporting fellow Lash Masters with their events.
TANIA's FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE - click here
Imogen Smith (was Lyddon)
Plymouth, Devon based Educator
Teaches: Lash Lift & Tint, Waxing, Female Intimate Waxing, Facial Waxing with Lash & Brow Tinting, Gel Polish Manicure & Pedicure, Threading.
Imogen can also offer 1-2-1 Mentoring in a variety of courses.
Imogen has been in the Beauty Industry for over 16 years and has experience in Spa, Salon and Clinic settings. She holds Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector plus Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training. She is able to use her qualifications to teach in various ways to support students of all levels.
On top of Imogens teaching qualifications, she boasts a 1st Class Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Complementary Health, which she completed at University of Middlesex, London. She also holds a Foundation Degree in Complementary Health Studies alongside her NVQ 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy.
Imogen is a valuable asset to our company and works hard to support students during and after their course(s). She carries out treatments regularly and keeps up to date with the latest techniques which she is able to then pass onto her students to help them develop and progress into the Beauty Industry.

Kyra Dennison
Plymouth, Devon based Educator
Teaches: Acrylic Nail Extensions, Gel Polish on Extensions plus
Gel Polish Manicure and Pedicure
Kyra has been in the Nail Industry for over 11yrs now so has an incredible amount of experience in all aspects of Nail Design.
Kyra will be offering group and 1-2-1 Nail Extension courses, Gel Polish Manicure and Pedicure Courses, alongside Natalie Fice.
She is super passionate about everything nail related and loves creating new designs for her clients. Kyra still works full time, so her knowledge and hands on skills are up to date.
Becoming an educator is something Kyra has wanted for many years, as she has always enjoyed helping others with advice, guidance, tips and tricks.
Kyra is also an ambassador for Tias Beauty, a nationwide nail brand with a fantastic following! We are proud to use their products in our kits and they are a Plymouth based company, so supporting local businesses is high on our list too!
KYRA's FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE - click here
Who's Next?
Could this space be filled by you?
We will always consider highly experienced, passionate, knowledgeable Educators to join our team! The demand for our high quality, detailed training courses continues to grow.
Please note we will not require more educators in the Plymouth or Devon area.
You do not have to offer EVERY course we have available.
We are looking for people who specialise in a handful of subjects and know their treatment inside out. So whether you're a Brow Queen or a Waxing Wizard, a Lash Lover or a Nail Guru, drop us a message to see what opportunities we have available!
Get in touch with Tania
email: thebeautytraininggroup@outlook.com or call/text: 07803310513