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SEARCHThis week we had our first written exam and I think I did pretty well. I won't know until next week but I'll post my score — fingers crossed I passed.
This week we had our first written exam and I think I did pretty well. I won't know until next week but I'll post my score — fingers crossed I passed. Our practical exam is due this coming week. We started a new unit, which is all about disinfectants and infections. It’s really nasty, but I'm so happy I'm learning about it. We learned the different types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. We also learned the difference between cleaning, sterilization, and disinfecting. When we finished our test we had a free day so I got a fill-in from one of my classmates. I also did some nail art on my practice hand and I gave my practice feet nail beds. Next week I'm going to do a feather nail with one of my classmates who I met in orientation — I can't wait! Everybody in my class is fun and positive, which makes learning so easy and fun. I really do love cosmetology school. If anybody reading this is thinking about going, do it. You won't regret it. There's a lot of work involved, but if you like beauty you'll love beauty school. As always, I hope everybody had a wonderful week and don't forget to come back for Week 5. Thanks for reading!
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.
