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SEARCHI have officially completed my first week in the spa nail program! It was such an exciting week that I’m not sure where to start. Well let me just say the whole age thing I was
I have officially completed my first week in the spa nail program!
It was such an exciting week that I’m not sure where to start. Well let me just say the whole age thing I was worried about is not an issue. I am not too old to get in the nail game. If anything, at my age and life experiences, it’s a plus!
So my first day was like Christmas morning — I wish I could insert music/video where you hear harps and see sparkles)! I got this huge CND duffle bag filled with nail awesomeness. Everything from CND, including the company’s new Vinylux polish, which apparently is a hot commodity there!
The class was working on state board procedures, which was nice to start with proper set up and sanitation. I learned how to properly do a manicure, add on a tip, put a form on as well as sculpt the nails. I got the hang of it pretty well except for the sculpting part — would you like a lumpy set with your polish?!
There is so much to learn; I can't wait! This coming week, we will be going over gels. I’m super excited!
For the first time in, I don't know,maybe ever, I finally feel like this is exactly where I am supposed to be. The road I was meant to take. Yes, it already feels like that!
— Jessica
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.
