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We got a new student, and I am so grateful for her because she put the nail-art fire in me. I spent most of this week working on nail art and laying acrylic (and the usual manicures, pedicures, and gels). I did my first four-week fill on acrylic nails; it turned out nice, but I have a lot to learn. I was a little disappointed because I feel as if I should have recommended that she soak her old acrylics off and get a new full set.
I’m working on not shying away from recommending different services from what the client comes in for. It’s a little harder to do at my school because it has been open for 25 years and so many of the people who come in are “super regulars” and just want what they want.
It was such a lovely end to the week because even though I am new, my little cousin asked me to paint her nails for prom, and my other cousin asked for a full set of nails. It’s so exciting that they put trust in me!
I got to perform a full set and top it off with some nail art. It only took me TWO hours, LOL! I know that it may seem a little longer than normal, but hey…I’m still a student and newbie!
I SHALL improve! Check out my photos.
Until next week,
— Brittany
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.
