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It's official! I am on the clinic floor! I passed my test with a 95%, and I had my first client on Saturday for a pedicure. I had to think back to when I first started and thought I wasn't going to be able to do pedicures. A little time and practice has paid off. I am a particular person so I wanted to ensure that I did a great job, and when I was done I was impressed with myself. You have to be proud of your work, right? I know I was!
I am becoming more and more comfortable with nail technology. Now I have friends, family, and co-workers asking me for tips and suggestions on nail services. It feels good to know that they trust me and support me 110%. I don't even realize how much I've learned until I begin having a conversation with people and they are engaged with what I'm saying. A lot of my conversations are around safety and building a stronger nail foundation for the enhancements they want. Now if only I can get everyone I know to stop peeling gel polish off of their natural nails.
Outside of my excitement about moving to the clinic floor, I had a pretty normal (by my definition) week. I think I'm going to do a pretty good job with polish because the more I do it, the more I love it. I did a polish job using my favorite color, which is purple, and I got excited!
I'm just glad that I'm almost halfway done--yes I am! It seems like August is right around the corner. Then I will be preparing to sit for the state boards. The excitement grows day-b-day! I'ts more than just becoming a nail technician...I am building a business and a brand. It will be a movement!
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.
