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With a new schedule, I’ve been able to meet more people at school and I’ve even made new friends. So now I have more hands to practice on!
Color blocking has quickly become my go-to for classmates.
Week nine was dedicated to more manicures. While I still need to gain confidence with nipping, I can file, buff, and polish with ease. Okay, I lie. I do get a bit nervous but a couple of deep breaths make all the difference. This time around, I even got to work on nail art.
This is was the first set of nail art I did on a classmate after a manicure.
During week ten, I got an introductory demo to spa manicures and I even got to practice.
My first spa manicure was topped with a bright yellow polish change.
Luckily my partner is a very patient guy and he sat still during the hour-and-a-half manicure. In the end, I was very happy with the result- smooth, hydrated, happy hands.
Nail enhancements created with CND Brisa Gel.
That week I also got to practice gel enhancements. While working with that medium is something I’ve yet to figure out, I have to give credit to Holly Schippers and her tips on building a great smile line. While my enhancement might be wonky, I was really happy with my whites.
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.
