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SEARCHThis week I have been doing some extra training aside from nails. Here in the U.K., it’s expected that nail salons provide beauty and tanning services too. You’ve got to be a triple threat!
This week I have been doing some extra training aside from nails. Here in the U.K., it’s expected that nail salons provide beauty and tanning services too. You’ve got to be a triple threat! So I attended a special course on semi-permanent lash extensions. I cannot begin to describe how technical and precise you have to be when applying lashes strand-for-strand. My trainer Louise was great, though, and I’m delighted with the results on my fellow student Roisin (pronounced “Row-sheen”). A few of the tutors had trouble pronouncing her Irish name.
Back to nails: I’m having a far better week with clients. It’s starting to dawn on me that you really have to go the extra mile to snag them and turn them into your soon-to-be regulars. This week I’ve stayed late into the evening and come in on the weekends to meet their needs, and I hope that in turn I’ll get to keep a hold of them!
One lady brought in a photo she’d found online; she wanted those exact nails for her wedding and we spent two hours perfecting them. Another was so happy with her nails that she brought her two adorable daughters in a few days later to have nails done just like Mummy.
This week is a big deal, as I’m going to do my first full set of acrylics…on my trainer! No pressure there! She does the MOST beautiful nails so I will be glad of the feedback. Wish me luck, and I really best get practicing.
Until next week!
— Harriet
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.
