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SEARCHIt was Euphoria's first-ever student appreciation prom, and most of us in the class have never been to prom, so we've decided to make the best of it!
Hello future nail techs!
I've just finished week two at my nail school, Euphoria. I’m still in the phase where I can't really believe I'm doing actually doing this. We've gone from learning basic and spa manicures to the different techniques for a French manicure. We didn't learn too many new things this week, which was disappointing at first for many of us because we're so ready to learn more about nails and get past the basics.
I put a twist on my classic French manicure.
Nothing helps form new friendships quite like a nail school prom!
However, it was Euphoria's first-ever student appreciation prom, and most of us in the class have never been to prom, so we've decided to make the best of it. I absolutely love my classmates! It feels like we've known each other for years and just now have been reunited. We all dressed up for prom and it was refreshing to see everyone out of our school uniform. There was music, snacks and tacos, and everyone loves tacos. I think we would all agree that it turned out to be a great time.
On Thursday, after a quick study session with the girls, we took our first quiz. It was nerve-racking waiting for our scores but we all passed, just like I knew we would! After that, we headed over to the cosmetology class where, both nail tech and cosmo freshmen, exchanged services and brought in a bunch of food for our monthly pot-luck and spa day, which was also fun, especially when there's food involved. There’s nothing I love more than nails, makeup and food! Just remember when you're exchanging services with other students that we're all learning. Be patient and help one another through this learning process.
My classmates and I celebrated the second week with a potluck.
So far, this experience has been amazing! Learning to do what you love, gaining friendship and being at school where the administration tries to make things fun... What more could I ask for? Even when life's obstacles try to distract me, I stay positive and keep going because I know this is where I'm meant to be and what I want to do! So for those of you reading this and you're thinking about starting school for nails (or for anything) the time is now! You'll always have circumstances that will get in the way but you deserve to be happy. And for those of you that have taken that step... keep your eyes on the finish line.
Until next time, spread the love while doing what you love and always remember to #lovejoself.
- Joliessa Seguin / Jojo❤
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.
