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Can I just say that life has truly been a whirlwind? Things are getting busier and busier by the moment and it’s exciting and scary at the same time.
The last two weeks have been packed with reps, reps, and more reps. I am working on fine-tuning my skills and learning more. It’s apparent to me how much I’ve grown and I’m excited! I no longer have a fear of acrylic!
This chapter in my life is winding down and I spend a lot of time just reviewing what I have learned and preparing myself for life upon receiving my license. Do you do (or have you done) this in class too? I know I am not alone. I’ve sacrificed a lot to change my original career course but I feel so much more excited about what is to come by being a licensed nail technician.
I really want to take my place in the industry to the next level. I know I usually have an in-depth story to tell about what my week has looked like but it has been pretty steady over these last two weeks. I am meeting some wonderful people as clients and they have been great motivation. It’s nice to see people excited about what I envision for myself and my career.
I’m looking forward to another week where I’m told that we will be doing some exciting things. I’m just trucking along and I cannot wait to share what happens next week!
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.
