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SEARCHI’ve been doing a very good job at documenting my experience in real time via my nail-focused Instagram page.
The last month has been busy, to say the least. I readjusted my work and school schedule for the third time and I finally found something that works well for me, my coworkers, and school.
While I’ve lagged on my nail school blog posts, I’ve been doing a very good job at documenting my experience in real time via my nail-focused Instagram page @nailartbysig. In fact, I even started a new hashtag called #nailschoolchronicles. It’s been really exciting to see that even other nail tech students are using the tag to share their journey.
Week seven was a great one. I logged hours outside of school and attended a CND Master Architect class led by Holly Schippers. To read about the technique-focused class, click here.
Thanks to Holly, I learned the elements of a smileline.
Evidance that continuing education can help improve technique.
The educational and product-specific course helped me get a better understanding of the structure of an acrylic enhancement. Having that foundation has helped me make sure I am working on my pink-and-whites correctly.
Week eight was spent learning about manicures and I did a lot of hands-on practice with classmates. One of my favorite things about school is that even the male students get polished.
Manicure and polish job for a classmate.
While I can perfectly polish nails, I need to get more comfortable using a nipper. I can’t seem to stop shaking! All advice is welcome.
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.
