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SEARCHWednesday, May 26, 2010 Today was my first day at Tricoci University as a nail tech student. To say that I was nervous was an understatement. Never mind that I have been in school since 1987 (kindergarten
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Today was my first day at Tricoci University as a nail tech student. To say that I was nervous was an understatement. Never mind that I have been in school since 1987 (kindergarten through graduate school). This day was different — I felt like it was the first day of my destiny.
When I got there (mind you I was so eager that I arrived an hour early) I was met by the hustle and bustle of a cosmetology school. All the students from the cosmetology and esthetics programs were there. Everyone was super nice!
So I went to the “Theory” room — a classroom where we will work when we are not doing practicals (actual work) and sat there and waited. An hour. And once class began the eight of us nail tech students re-introduced ourselves to one another. Then came Christmas.
Christmas — also known as “get your OPI kits time” — was AMAZING. The kit is so awesome (see pic) and the add-ons were plentiful! I can’t wait till we really get to use everything we received.
But down to business — or “Theory.” I HAVE A TEST ON SATURDAY! That’s just three days away. The test is on manicures, which we will learn tomorrow and Friday. Wow. This is going to be a lot to learn! We also are responsible for learning the parts of the nail, nail diseases and disorders by next Wednesday for our test. Yes, another test. And I have a project due next week as well. So no Sex and The City 2 for me this weekend — I have work to do!
Off to study.
— Maricha
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.
