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SEARCHThis week I had a lot of time on my hands. I experimented with CND acrylics and Shellac. I arrived at school on Tuesday and had my theory class over Chapter 9: Nail Diseases and Disorders.
This week I had a lot of time on my hands. I experimented with CND acrylics and Shellac. I arrived at school on Tuesday and had my theory class over Chapter 9: Nail Diseases and Disorders. Wow, that’s a lot of material. I have poison ivy on my hand — my thumb to be exact — and the instructor informed me that I can’t be in the school until it is gone. I begged to stay, stating that I would wear non-latex gloves, but was told this puts the clients and other students at risk. So I was only able to attend school one day.
The week was pretty boring — a lot of study time for diseases and disorders, and some much-needed quality time with my daughter Bella. Actually, it was kind of like a vacation and I got to play around with my CND UV light.
I used CND grey and clear powders to do this French manicure.
First I did an acrylic overlay on my toes with CND white and clear powders. Then I applied CND Shellac French Tutti Frutti and Mother of Pear
I also took time to catch up on fall trends. It looks like grey is the new black. I found some CND forms and liquid and powders too. My goal was to sculpt a grey square tip. Using the white monomer I took a chance and added black powder eye shadow to get my grey — it worked! I went over the acrylic set with CND Shellac Mother of Pearl to add sparkle to the manicure. Goodbye summer, hello fall. My poison ivy on my thumb is gone and I can’t wait to get back today. I miss my clients. SNAP to CND for a fun week!
— 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.
