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SEARCHThis week we watched a demonstration with the wonderful Gisela Marti, the creative director for Tammy Taylor Nails. I was so excited to finally have a formal introduction to a brand and product line that I see so many nail technicians are committed to using.
I had a great time learning technique from Tammy Taylor’s creative director Gisela Marti.
This week we watched a demonstration with the wonderful Gisela Marti, the creative director for Tammy Taylor Nails. I was so excited to finally have a formal introduction to a brand and product line that I see so many nail technicians are committed to using. Ms. Marti gave us so much useful information on the history of Tammy Taylor and the evolution of her brand and products, such as her three types of nail forms for the different shapes I may come across as a nail technician that she let us all sample. The theme of the demonstration was “Complete a Full Set in an Hour” using Tammy Taylor’s “4 ball method” and Prizma acrylic powder and monomer. Ms. Marti went through the steps of proper prep and application during a demonstration on a fellow student. She went into depth about the most important job for a nail tech, which is the safety of her clients, by using the proper solutions to sanitize, disinfect, and sterilize your tools and salon. I was especially intrigued when she listed the out-of-salon uses for Tammy Taylor’s disinfectant, First Choice. It can be used in both your salon and home to clean, disinfect, deodorize, sanitize, and can even be used as a detergent for laundry. I actually made a note to purchase and begin using First Choice to disinfect my tools.
Tammy Taylor's very fragrant Peach Sanitizer.
It's already been seven weeks of nail school and I feel a bittersweet emotion. As I use these last days to finish up my required services, part of me wishes I could remain in school forever where there are clients, supplies, and products to practice with at my fingertips, and peers with whom I can share and learn from without pressure. This experience of becoming a technician has been one of the best experiences in my life, and I am so proud of myself for making the choice to finally pursue this career. And although there is a sense of security with still being a student, I am eager to get out into the real world and truly make a name for myself. After all, I believe the real learning begins after nail school.
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.
