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Done with finals! I stressed so hard before the written final, I was just positive I would show up and no answers would come to me when it was time for the test. I sat down, kicked my brain a few times to get it running and made a 100! I am a notoriously bad test taker. Then on Thursday we had our practical final. It involved doing wraps, sculpts, blended tips with overlay, and pink-and-whites. Another 100! So Monday, we finish filling out all of our paperwork, and on Tuesday we are official nail techs who can go out and seek gainful employment.
Speaking of employment — I had a really good interview with a salon that seemed perfect for me, but I guess it didn't go as well as I had thought because I never got a call back. I am a little sad but a long way from being discouraged. A friend of ours in church gave me his sister’s number who owns a salon, and I have contacted six places recommended by my teacher. I guess it may be a good thing that I didn't get a call back yet though because it turns out my hubby wants me to wait a few weeks to start to correspond with the kids going back to school.
*WARNING, this might get a bit sappy.*
I would like to thank the people in my class.
Thank you Mrs. Michelle, I couldn't have asked for a better teacher and I am so happy we had this time to meet and for me to learn from you. How you always kept your cool around me I will never know but I truly hope I didn't rub off on you too much ;)
Chrissy, thank you for being the den mother and for teaching me how to be a girl. I didn't think I would like it but as you have seen I am keeping it up :)
Tiffany, you are one cool cucumber and I have no doubt you are going to excel in your family’s salon, you just scream professionalism and confidence.
Beverly, you are in my prayers and though your journey is hard right now I know great things are so destined for you soon. Stay strong and sweet, you are already perfect.
Jamieka, you are the craziest, funniest and strangest girl I have ever met, I think I just may keep you.
Sharon, I miss you already, chin up, brave face on and start chasing your dream. I have faith enough for you and me both if you ever feel lost.
Sadly, I don't want my time in school to end, why can't we stay there but actually get paid? LOL. I am so excited for the future and grateful for the past that lead me to the present. Enclosed are some photos. I finally caught my class photo and one of just me and my teacher and my sister-in-law who was so awesome to be my final project victim.
— Mary
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.
