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SEARCHThe last two weeks have been busy. They have been filled with many more manicures and pedicures — I honestly feel like a pro!
The last two weeks have been busy. They have been filled with many more manicures and pedicures — I honestly feel like a pro! I’m now trying to perfect some unique massage techniques. I saw my first diabetic client last week. She wanted a pedicure and I had to be extra careful: no nipping or clipping, and no water left between the toes. When I am working on my own, I am definitely going to make sure that each client thoroughly fills out a client profile and we review it together.
I have also been on a bit of a French manicure craze over the last week, embellishing with striping tape, words, and rhinestones. I feel that when I have perfected the pink and whites in every form (natural nails, acrylics with/without tips, and sculptured), then I know that I can do anything.
I met three new salon owners who are interested in having me work as a nail technician. How exciting — the networking never ends!
Until next week,
— Brittany
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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.
