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SEARCHJune 21, 2010So for the last week and a half, we have been learning about theory and working on acrylics, gels and wraps. Before we began, I was sooo nervous. It sounded like the three of
June 21, 2010
So for the last week and a half, we have been learning about theory and working on acrylics, gels and wraps. Before we began, I was sooo nervous. It sounded like the three of these combined were going to be the most difficult things I have ever done in life. So not true.
As we were reading our textbook about acrylics, gels, and wraps, I began to sweat a little. How was I going to get all these steps? An overlay — was I going to be able to perform it correctly? Fill-ins — will the cuticle area be too thick? Stress zones, C-Curves, tip wells and sidewalls began to consume me! But as soon as I was able to practice it on my dummy fingers, I got a rhythm and eventually I got the application together. So much that I was able to perform a wrap application on a real live client (see below)!!!
I am psyched about all three. I want to be the BEST at applying all three, so I practice on anything I can get my hands on — friends, family, dummy fingers, blocks, and even on myself.
I feel like the hardest part of the program is over — wait I spoke too soon. This week we have to test out to begin taking clients on the clinic floor. This particular test is a 2-day test, complete with performing a spa manicure with a French tip and a spa pedicure on a live model, sculptured nails on a block, overlays with acrylic, gel, and wraps, and blending nail tips.
So if you don’t hear from me for a few days, please know that I’m practicing on someone somewhere.
Off to sculpt a nail…
— Maricha
As of this writing this instalment of my nail student blog may be the last one for a while. Similar to many schools and other institutions around the world, due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic classes at San Diego City College have been suspended until further notice.
I was fortunate enough to attend the three-day International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) held in Long Beach, Calif., January 26-28.
The first semester of nail school is now in the rear view mirror! I am now officially 50% done with my education to become a licensed nail technician.
We had two tests this week: 1) UV and LED Gels and 2) The Creative Touch.
This week we had a test on electric filing. We also received a lecture on UV and LED gels during the week (overlays and extensions).
Student blogger Gregory Fletcher shares his Nail Camp experiences.
During week seven we began performing nail services on clients.
During week six, we learned about nail product chemistry and the basics of electricity.
During week five, we received another lecture on skin structure, growth, and nutrition and tests on pedicures and nail tips and wraps. A good portion of the week was focused on giving manicures.
During week four, we had lectures on pedicures and on skin structure, growth, and nutrition.
This week we received lectures on chemistry and liquid and powder enhancements (acrylic) and had our first hands-on lab with reallive people.
This week we had our first written tests (multiple choice) and our first practical (nail tips).
I survived my first week of nail school! Well, I assumed that I would. But you never know!
NAILS has a new student blogger! San Diego-based Gregory Fletcher is looking forward to getting into the nail industry after retiring from his first career in the financial services industry
Let’s continue to shine, continue to spread light, joy and love to all around us! We’ll make a difference one smile, one hug, one nail service at a time!
It’s been such a long journey, from being excited and feeling unstoppable to being tired and exhausted and feeling like I couldn’t do it anymore. Now, every day that passes and I get closer to my graduation date I get more and more energy.
It was a really exciting week for me, and I'm starting to see the finish line as I continue to progres.
