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SEARCHJune 20This week has flown by!Monday was orientation, which just means we went over the huge handbook FULL of rules.Tuesday and Wednesday was spent on introductions and settling in. I had my first test later that
June 20
This week has flown by!
Monday was orientation, which just means we went over the huge handbook FULL of rules.
Tuesday and Wednesday was spent on introductions and settling in. I had my first test later that week so I got a jumpstart on bookwork.
Thursday I aced my manicure and pedicure tests so I got to give my instructor and the barbers all manicures.
Friday and Saturday I studied hard on acrylics and was able to complete some on my left hand. It took me about three hours but I think they are pretty good.
School is going so fast. I've been coming in early and staying late just to get it all in!
June 24, 2013
Another fast week! I spent all week practicing blending tips. Managed to burn my nails really bad but thankfully Wednesday was spa day so my nails got a break. Once a month the clinic is closed to the public and students get half priced and free services. I was slammed with manicures and pedicures but got a moment to get my eyebrows done and had an unfortunate haircut. :(
Alex has been riding the bus to school with me and he loves it. Makes it easier on me and we have fun watching the river.
I've been practicing nail art since it’s what everyone wants and it’s the one thing I can't do. So far I can do cheetah. Ha.
— April
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.
