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SEARCHThis week we had four exams! We had our written exams starting Monday: one on nail artistry and one on acrylics. Each was 50 questions. I was nervous but it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.
This week we had four exams! We had our written exams starting Monday: one on nail artistry and one on acrylics. Each was 50 questions. I was nervous but it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. After we finished our exams, we applied tips to one of our practice hands to prep it for our nail art practical exam.The other hand we couldn't touch because we had to perform monomer and polymer enhancements/acrylic for our practical exam. On Tuesday, we had our practical exams, which were actually easy, but I was so nervous and trying to perfect what I was doing that the nail art one took me longer. First we did the did the acrylic exam. We had to apply nail tips to two fingers and a form one one finger, plus a monomer and polymer enhancement on a tip and a form, and two color monomer and polymer enhancements. We also had to paint two nails red. For the nail art exam, we had to do a holiday nail, a classic French, an embellishment, a white glamour bridal, and an ombré nail using a sponge. After the exam, I changed one of my classmate's gel polish.
On Thursday, I started my nail services, which are a certain number of services you have to complete before you graduate. Also I started studying for my State Board exams because I graduate next month! I can't believe it's right around the corner when it feels like I started not too long ago. I'm excited to start my journey in the nail industry but I am going to miss being in my nail class and my instructor. I can say that beauty school takes all of my time because when I'm not in school, I'm studying my steps and definitions. I find it helps a lot when it comes to taking exams because I've been studying so hard and I am able to remember what I've been reading. So if you're in beauty school, study, study, study! It will help in the long run. See you in Week 16!
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.
