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SEARCHOn Thursday, we had a blizzard in NYC. Because there was no class, I decided to spend most of the day studying for my State Board.
This week, I found out that I passed all my exams from last week, so I'm very excited about that! On Monday and Tuesday, I continued doing my services. I'm almost finished with manicures and I already finished all my pedicures. When doing our services, even if it's on a practice hand, we still have to do all the steps that are required with the procedure. It's a good thing because I'll remember the steps like their second nature when I go to take the State Board exams.
On Thursday, we had a blizzard in NYC. There was so much snow (8-10 inches) that all of NYC’s schools including mine closed for the day; it was SO cold outside! I can't wait for it to be spring. Because there was no class, I decided to spend most of the day studying for my State Board. We have to take two written exams, which are 100 questions each, and two practical exams for our temporary license. Then we take our State Board exams for our permanent license. My instructor told me I can take my State Board for my temporary license now, so I'm going to take this week or next and see how I do. You are allowed to keep taking it until you pass , which is not bad, but I want to pass it the first time. Fingers crossed! Beauty school is going by so fast I can’t believe it. Next month I'll be graduating, licensed, and starting my career as a licensed nail technician! I can't wait — I’m so excited! Thank you to everyone who's read my blog and been taking this journey with me. This is just the beginning. See you guys in Week 17!
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.
