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SEARCHThis week I had only one exam left and that was from the beginning of beauty school. I took it on Monday and scored 100% on it so I'm very happy. I have no exams and no hours to make up.
This week I had only one exam left and that was from the beginning of beauty school. I took it on Monday and scored 100% on it so I'm very happy. I have no exams and no hours to make up. I finished almost all my services, and now I only have three left. I also re-shaped and changed the color of another student's nails. On Tuesday, I completed more of my services and a student asked me to soak off her acrylic nails. I would have done a full set but there were only 30 minutes left until class was over. On Wednesday I trained in the salon, and now I can say my application of gel nails is so much better — I'm proud of myself. People kept telling me that there is a mean instructor on the senior floor who never likes anything and always criticizes, but when I show her my work she loves it, so that makes me feel awesome. Thursday I finished more services, and next week on Monday my teacher is doing a nail party. I can't wait to buy more nail supplies; it makes me so excited!
I graduate on the 30th but I'm hearing that since my school was closed for two days due to snow, that our graduation got pushed back until April 4th. It sucks because I have completed everything and passed all my tests to make sure I graduate on the 30th, but now I have to go two extra days. I'm ready to schedule my State Board exams and be finished with beauty school. I'm going to talk to them and see if it's really true we have to stay longer. I’ll keep you posted!
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.
