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SEARCHI started my first week of school on Monday and it was awesome. There were a total of nine students, including myself. The first part of the morning we went over school rules and what the
I started my first week of school on Monday and it was awesome. There were a total of nine students, including myself. The first part of the morning we went over school rules and what the school expects of us. Then we got our kits. It was like Christmas for all of us. Some of us did not receive everything we were supposed to have. But we should get it all next week. After we did our check list, we met our teacher and were sent to class.
I did not expect homework on the first day of school, but we got it. We also had theory (a lot of information just on the first day). We learned about nail structure and what we needed to highlight in our books for the test we had the next day. After theory we watched a demo on a spa manicure and then we had to pair up and perform the manicures.
On our 2nd day of class we had theory again and then we took our test. I was a little disappointed about my test. We have these little gadgets that look like a calculator, and that is how we answer questions in theory on a test. No new students were taught on how to use them. I was trying to figure it out and it messed me up and messed my test up. After our test we continued manicures for the rest of the day.
The 3rd day of school, we watched a demo on Shellac and on spa pedicures. All the students paired up and performed the services. A lot of the students were grossed out because they had to touch feet. But I didn't mind. I feel pedicures are a big money maker in the industry. Later on, while I was cleaning up after my manicure, my teacher came up and asked me to put nail art on her nails. I was super nervous and couldn't stop shaking. But I did it! I felt really good about myself after that.
Currently we are combined with the Cosmetology students, since they are on their two-week course of nails. So all the nail students are doing a crash course before we head into our own classroom. Personally I don't like that. With us all combined there are about 30 students. I feel that a lot of the students are being overlooked. I keep telling myself just one more week and then we will be where we are supposed to be.
Next week we have a test on Monday on manicures and pedicures and a huge homework packet to turn in. I honestly can't wait for Monday to come.
— Kendra
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.
