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This week I was busy finishing up my French manicures. I still have gel nails, full sets, men’s manicures, and fill-ins to complete. On Tuesday we began a mock State Board for the practical. It's pretty easy; the only thing is you have to remember every step and make sure you don't mess up at all.
I'm going to take my practical this week. Since my instructor went over it, I feel more comfortable and very familiar with the steps. Hopefully I won't get too nervous when taking it. I already passed my written State Board exams, so I only have my practical, and because I'm so close to graduating I want to get them out of the way. I can't believe I graduate this month and only have three more weeks left! It's crazy how fast it went by. I'm glad that everyone reading this got to experience my journey with beauty school. I'm going to miss blogging for NAILS Magazine and sharing my experiences with all of you but you can follow my Instagram to see what I've been up to @Glammetiff.
I almost forgot that IBSNY is coming up and I just got my ticket. I've never been to a trade show so I can't wait. It looks like it's going to be amazing. I wasn't able to take pictures this week because we were doing the mock State Board, but I will have lots of pictures next week. I did a full set on Friday, so I'll put that picture in so you can see how I did. Thank you to everyone for reading my blog. See you next week!
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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.
