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SEARCHHello Nail World, It’s me — that girl ready to get out of school and start working. This week I was tested on nail structure, nail anatomy, and nail growth. I received 100% and feel confident
Hello Nail World,
It’s me — that girl ready to get out of school and start working. This week I was tested on nail structure, nail anatomy, and nail growth. I received 100% and feel confident now that I can successfully discuss the structure, composition, and nail growth with anyone.
Only FIVE tests left to go. Due to the fact that I attend part-time I am tested bi-weekly. Next week will be nail disorders and nail diseases. I was told to start learning and remember “ony-, ony-, ony-.” Theory and studying is not as bad as I had anticipated; even as a single mother I have time to study. Well, once Bella goes to sleep.
My birthday was August 7th and I received a CND UV lamp and some CND products. I thought my LCN LED light was the bomb, but this Shellac has me amazed. I have found ways to incorporate art into my Shellac manicures on myself. I am not permitted to use my products or lights at school. This is why I practice a lot at home right on myself.
Nail technology is a great career path for those who can get the “DRIVE Attitude” (Dr. Dale Henry): Determination, Responsiveness, Innovation, Vision and Effectiveness. I want to incorporate art and sales in every service I perform. I am determined to do this and hope the clients have a good response to all my future innovations because I will effectively deal with and dazzle my clients with each service. Management and sales are a main vision of mine, but my dream is to make my own lacquer! The salon has been slow, medium would be nice but slam-packed makes your day fly by and you feel more accomplishment. I left a bag of mine unattended and sure enough it got snatched. Moral of this is never leave your personal possessions alone because when they are gone it’s nobody’s fault but your own.
I’m including some pictures of nails I did with my new Shellac. They don’t teach you this in school. SNAP.
— 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.
