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SEARCHThis week was all about book work and practicing with acrylics. I completed seven out of 10 chapters, and played with creating different nail shapes. I also performed a few manicures and pedicures on real clients. Yes, I’m touching people now!
This week was all about book work and practicing with acrylics. I completed seven out of 10 chapters, and played with creating different nail shapes. I also performed a few manicures and pedicures on real clients. Yes, I’m touching people now! I performed my first French gel manicure on a client; it was pretty easy. I don’t know if I will say the same thing when I start sculpting with gel, however. I also realized that not everyone cares for the smile line French…how disappointing!
I have also been contemplating doing the BCL Scholarship…decisions, decisions!
Now, the good, bad, and ugly of nail school…
Here is the bad: Saturday school is a waste of time and Wednesday is senior citizens day — I have seen lots of unhealthy hands and feet. GLOVES PLEASE! We lost two students this week. On a good note, however, they graduated. They were like extra teachers, so they will be missed.
The ugly: I struggled to stay encouraged a couple of days this week. We were pretty slow and my instructor is not the biggest organizer, so we had no schedule to work off of. I think long nail programs may get like this. I also learned that I do not like the “walk-ins welcome” system. My services will be by appointment only when I start working on my own.
The good: I learned the importance of soaking off nail enhancements, and I was interviewed for a salon that is going to allow me to combine nails and skin care! Week three…let’s get it!
Until next week,
— Brittany
You Might also Like: Reminder! The BCL/CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications.
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.
