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SEARCHI sat this week and really reflected on the fact that soon I will be done with school and I will be sitting before the state board to become licensed. I remember starting this program thinking that it would be the longest eight months of my life.
I sat this week and really reflected on the fact that soon I will be done with school and I will be sitting before the state board to become licensed. I remember starting this program thinking that it would be the longest eight months of my life. But then I began to realize how much I’ve learned and how excited those around me are to see me succeed in this! Remember, I’m an HR professional by trade and this has been something I’ve been fascinated with for some time. After reflecting, I smiled because I made this choice and I feel good about it.
I am starting to really see the fruits of my labor in this program and it feels good. This week we learned about the chemical makeup of monomers and polymers and how they react when put together. We also had the opportunity to flex our creative muscle my mixing custom-blend polymer powders. I really enjoyed this because I have CND Additives that made this so much fun! With my favorite color being purple I automatically knew what my base would be. It is going to be so wonderful doing custom blends for my clients and seeing their faces when they know it’s only for them and no one else!
With reaching Week 20 a dose of reality has set it. I am over half way done and I need to prepare myself for next steps. What specifically am I going to do once licensed? What outlets do I want to use to continue my journey? When will my salon become a store front? Where is my business plan? For those who have been following my journey you know that I am doing this with the intent of making it more about being a business owner, a blogger, a brand educator, and possibly a subject matter educator. So many exciting options to explore!
This school experience isn’t feeling so much like a daunting task anymore. Yes, I am extremely tired. Yes, I miss so much quality time with my daughter. Yes, I have tons on my plate to manage. But it is so worth it and my family will benefit from all of my hard work and dedication. I am a leader with a vision and I’m so glad that I am following that vision.
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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.
