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Week 16:
This week four more students arrived and two of my love bugs graduated. I’m next! I say this a lot but it’s always great to get different minds in the group; each new person brings something fresh.
I also created an Instagram account just to see some other nail technicians’ pictures and thoughts; however, I’m in the humble beginning stages when it comes to followers.
I only have three more blogs to write for NAILS, and I realized that I enjoy doing this. Writing these blogs allows me take a step back and reflect on what it is that I have learned and what I want to continue to improve. Therefore, I may have to adopt a little space on the Internet and share my journey!
Week 17:
As usual my only work in school now is preparing for the state board exam. In South Carolina the exam is a two part process. It includes a theory (or computerized test) and a practical exam. The practical exam covers:
setting up a work area and prepping the first client.
manicure and polish application (red polish).
setting up a work area and prepping the second client.
nail tip application and blending.
sculptured nails (with odorless monomer).
a blood exposure procedure.
The examination is $175 and a lot of paperless paperwork! Everything is now uploaded on the computer. I’m sure almost all state board exams are covering the same categories, but keep in mind that I am in S.C., so it may be different in your area.
Until next time,
— Brittany Machelle
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.
