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SEARCHThis week we started seeing paying clients, and I also got to work on my “freebie” and on another teacher from cosmetology. At our school, we are allowed to choose one person who can come in
This week we started seeing paying clients, and I also got to work on my “freebie” and on another teacher from cosmetology. At our school, we are allowed to choose one person who can come in once a week for any service (other than a pedicure) for free. There is a two-part reason behind this: First, to help ensure we all receive the amount of services we need for our license. And second, it’s a bit of bribery for her to be our hand model for our final practical. I can’t wait to do acrylics and gel nails on her!
The teacher, Mrs. Val, is an incredibly sweet lady but I was so nervous and tense it took almost an hour and a half to do her manicure (not including polish). Her nails are very thin and after deliberation between her and my teacher we did the Tammy Taylor Miracle Cure on her. I can’t wait for her to come back so I can see the results. Here is a brief run down on the Miracle Cure — it is very similar to gel-polish top coat, but it is permanent. It can be buffed off, but mainly we are supposed to allow it to grow out. What this is reputed to do seems like a miracle (hence the name)! You apply two to three coats, curing and cleaning with NAS thoroughly each time, and when you are done the nail has shine, strength, and structure and the client can wear any type of polish she desires, even gels or gel-polish. Any feedback on this product from you awesome fellow nail junkies?
I am completely enjoying my classmates and teacher. All my fears seem almost laughable now and I have even made a close friend. Unfortunately, most of this week is a bit of a blur, stomach flu hit all of us hard and half the class caught it, so I was very slow in my work. But I soldiered on and have only 47 practice acrylic nails to finish and then I can start putting acrylics on clients. I also aced another test. We even got in a birthday party for one of the sweetest girls you can meet!
But I leave you all with another question. What led you to realizing you had a passion for nails? Six months ago someone shared a video of a water marbling tutorial on Facebook and I was instantly hooked.
— Mary
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.
