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SEARCHThis week we had our big test — a practical exam and a written exam. On my written I got an 84 and on my practical I got a 71. I have to retake my practical because I need a 75 to pass.
This week we had our big test — a practical exam and a written exam. On my written I got an 84 and on my practical I got a 71. I have to retake my practical because I need a 75 to pass. I knew the correct things but I let my nervousness mess me up. It doesn't bother me if I don't do as well in some things as in others, because it shows me what areas I should study more. I also like to share my experience on this blog because there might be people reading this who are in beauty school and having trouble with tests, and I want them know it's going to be fine. Messing up tests happens to everybody, and as long as you use it as a push to do better the next time around, you will.
We had mostly free days this week and I did a mood-changing gel nail and a mood-changing acrylic nail. I love the mood effect acrylic! It's so cool and easy to work with. At the end of the week we practiced the manicure and pedicure steps, and I prepped my nails for next week when we do the manicure steps again. We had a time limit of 15 minutes to do a manicure, and I finished in 10. Then we had 30 minutes to do a pedicure, and I finished in 15. It's funny because I used to move really slowly, but I'm learning to work faster, which is definitely needed for the State Board Exam. We start learning about the chemistry side of nail technology next week, and it should be fun.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who reads my blog each week; it really means a lot to me and hopefully it can help anybody who is in beauty school or thinking about going to beauty school. Thank you again, and have wonderful week. See you in Week 8!
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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.
