UK lash brand wins Queens Award for Enterprise

Hanna Putjato, founder of international eyelash brand, London Lash Pro, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2020.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are issued annually to celebrate the success of innovative businesses which are leading the way across different categories, including trade, innovation and sustainable development. London Lash wins the Queen's Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth.

 Established in 2014, London Lash Pro employs in excess of 40 members of staff and supplies over 50,000 eyelash technicians with products and training globally. The company's top five markets are France, USA, Slovenia, Germany and Belgium. London Lash Pro reports that overseas sales have increased steeply over the last three years from £196k to £1.8million, representing 45% of total sales. Despite the global pandemic, Lash London Pro has forecasted international sales of £2.25m in the current financial year.

Commenting on winning the Queen's Award for Enterprise, Hanna Putjato, Managing Director of London Lash Pro, says:

“To have won this award, especially in such early stages of our business, is a true honour.

 “I knew six years ago that there was a gap in the Lash market so took my chance. To be recognised for my innovation and success with such an accolade is amazing and makes all our hard work even more worthwhile.”