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SEARCHJune 17, 2010 So here I am. Thinking about what I am going to do after September 18th (graduation date). While I have no definite plans, I do have short-term and long-term goals. Here are some short-term
June 17, 2010
So here I am. Thinking about what I am going to do after September 18th (graduation date). While I have no definite plans, I do have short-term and long-term goals.
Here are some short-term goals: I think I am going to try to go to nail salons here in Chicago to see if they offer nail tech internships. I saw a posting for an internship at school and this looks like something I should look into. I am going to reach out to at least 5 salons. I will also ask if they do informational interviews — this is an interview where I am not going for the job, just collecting information on the salon and they should give me feedback as to how I interviewed.
I am also going to start practicing on people that I know. Practice makes perfect and I want to be perfect! So I am going to seek out family and friends for manis, pedis, acrylics, gels, wraps — whatever they want. Everyone is coming to Chicago for the 4th of July, so I figure this is the time to get some future clients and great practice.
As far as long-term goals, I would love to open a nail salon, create a non-profit that works with women who suffer from domestic violence and develop a nail care product line. Sound like a lot? Well not for me — I plan on doing all of this within 5-10 years.
As I continue in Tricoci’s nail technology program, I will continue to work toward my goals. I will constantly keep you updated on what goals I reach and/or how close I am to reaching a goal.
Off to practice acrylics…
— 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.
