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SEARCHI’m so elated that my end is near but I’m also a little sad to be done with this blog. Congratulations to LaTia, the new girl on the block, I hope you love nails because you
I’m so elated that my end is near but I’m also a little sad to be done with this blog. Congratulations to LaTia, the new girl on the block, I hope you love nails because you are about to eat, sleep, and dream all about them. The reward is wonderful once you grab your talent and run! Best of luck and enjoy the fun.
This week I chose to show you how CND Shellac works well on natural nails, allowing the nail plate to grow out. My mother is 68 and she has the typical eggshell nails that are dry, brittle, with lengthwise ridges. On August 10, I manicured her nails (that also always split along the side walls) and applied CND base coat, two coats of CND Tutti Frutti and then of course the CND top coat.
The picture above illustrates how well this product works. My mother’s nails are now long and strong with a nice free edge. She has never had nails with length and now she does — and they are her own nails.
Theory in the last week has been very easy. We went over the chapter for manicuring and electric filing and I got 100% on both exams again. I'm so relieved that theory actually got easier. Have a great week everyone. I’m going to do some Halloween nails next week. SNAP to Freddy Kruger and to CND for Shellac.
— Marti
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.
