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SEARCHThis week we learned about gel nails, overlays and extension. The only bad part is that it is new to all of us — including the teacher. LOL. So we learned it together. For the last
This week we learned about gel nails, overlays and extension. The only bad part is that it is new to all of us — including the teacher. LOL. So we learned it together. For the last six months gel nails have had a death grip on my imagination. I have watched and rewatched videos from Young Nails and Naiuk until I can probably speak their lines for them. Sadly, the reality is nowhere as fun as I had imagined they would be. Even with gentle circular motions I found it a huge pain to cover the nail and keep it even. I totally ruined all semblance of a smile line. The only good note was it did zero traveling to somewhere I did not want it to go!
Then, having some free time, I decided to do some gel stiletto nails on one of my classmates. I worked my butt off crafting them with built-in glitters and pigments in a color I absolutely hate but she loves (pink). I didn't have time to finish them so sent her home planning to do the final layer of gel the following day. Imagine my heartbreak when the following day comes and all 10 had popped off during the first two hours at home. It turns out that there are two types of gels. The soak-off is for the overlays and the file-off is for nail extensions. At least we all learned something new from my mistakes but it broke my heart that they were gone before I could get a finished product photo. Has anyone else done this? Or am I just great at finding the stumbling blocks along the learning curve?
Well, to make up for the botched attempt at gel nails I moved along and attempted a fancy acrylic design for her the following day. I did blue acrylic along the smile lines and a pattern over a clear tip. I put down thin clear acrylic wherever this is no blue, then I embedded orange and yellow glitter, and finished with a very pink cover pink. She loves them and I kinda like them too.
Here is a photo of three of my lovely classmates studying. I have no clue what they’re studying but I have a funny suspicion it may be horoscope related. LOL.
Monday we are having a guest come in to show off her gel line or gel system. I’m not sure if it is gel-polish or for actually making gel nails. Her company name sounds a lot like Jealousy but that isn't quite right.
— 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.
