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SEARCHI am the queen bee of the perfect pedicure — in my own mind of course! I haven’t tested lately. I only have six tests left and this is symphony to my ears. It means the
I am the queen bee of the perfect pedicure — in my own mind of course! I haven’t tested lately. I only have six tests left and this is symphony to my ears. It means the state board exam is in sight.
The salon in the summer is said to be slow, but I guess I shouldn’t expect anything until I’ve seen it for myself. The salon has been packed daily it seems. We have been under a heat wave here in Indiana — high temps and humidity. You would think that people would be in the water. Nope they are at the salon wanting pedicures. I have spent my days doing pedicures and hot oil manicures from the time I get to school till the time I clock out.
I’m not complaining, but I’m ready for nail enhancements: gels, acrylics, overlays, etc. This is where I need to practice. I need some clients ready to do more than a mani/pedi. The school makes the students pay $10 for a set and most can’t afford that just to be practiced on. I instantly fell in awe with the cover this month of NAILS Magazine and tried it as a pedicure on my instructor (Miss Bethany). They came out great before the huge smudge.
Looking through NAILS I came across an article of a contest for cover nails. Sure I’m a student but I thought why not try? The worst that can happen is I don’t get picked and that’s OK because I’ll keep trying every year till I win.
It’s kind of a boring report this week, but sometimes it’s just busy work and it’s not glamorous. But the nails are glamorous when the client exits the door and after she has just booked her next appointment.
I love to sell products I know work and are a good deal. One goal I set daily is to sell products and prove they works. So far it’s going great. Most clients have not walked out without purchasing a retail product. OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil and Nail Envy are the top two products I sell. Ask. Believe. Receive. Try this and see what happens: Ask your client questions, refer a product you believe in, and you will receive the retail sale and a satisfied client. Next week 21 high school juniors (new students) come into the salon as new students for cosmetology. I’m thinking possible candidates for practice. August 7th is my birthday. Come back to see me go crazy with my new CND Shellac designs. Most of the pictures here are me practicing on myself trying to teach myself what we do not learn in school. SNAP
French overlay LCN cured with LCN LED light gel system
French white and natural LCN cured with the LCN LED light gel system
French gold/hint of green and pink OPI Absolute Acrylic powers
— 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.
