Nails 101: A Student Blog - NAILS Magazine

Follow new nail students as they face the trials and tribulations (and joys) of nail school.

Meet April

Growing up I was always known as the smart one and my almost-twin (11 months to the day) sister was known as the beauty. These were the roles we embraced since this is all we heard.

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Is There A Doctor In the House?

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Eponychium, Hyponychium, Onychodermal Band...only 3 out of 15 essential parts of the nail structure! Paronychia, Onychia, Onychoptosis...just to name a few of some of the more common nail diseases! Corrugations, Kolionychia, Pterygium...fall into the nail disorder

Nails 101: A Student Blog

First Day Jitters

by NAILS Magazine

Let me describe my first day of class in one word...awesome! Most of the girls there have already been there for a few days; I was the only one who was brand spanking new.

Nails 101: A Student Blog

White Scrubs...Who Knew?

by NAILS Magazine

Picture this...I decided that I'm not going to buy my scrubs from Walmart. Why you ask? Two reasons. First, the fabric (to me) literally feels like it's going to take layers of my skin off; yes

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Meet Stacelyn

by NAILS Magazine

Editor's note: We're excited to introduce you to several new nail tech students over the course of the next few months. Up first is Stacelyn Jones of Charlotte, N.C. Please help us welcome her to the

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Nikki Graduates

by NAILS Magazine

I did it finally! I am so excited! It felt like it was going to take forever to finish. Then the last day arrived and it seemed like I just started! WOO HOO! I am so

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Meet Christy

by NAILS Magazine

Hi. I'm Christy, and I've finally done it. I've made a commitment to start a career in the beauty industry! I'm 35 and a stay-at-home mom, my son will be 13 in a couple of months.

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Graduation Day Is Tomorrow!

by NAILS Magazine

Editor’s note: Nikki sent this blog in on January 4 and I was out of town and didn’t get to post it until today. She’s graduating tomorrow from school! We wish her luck.)Here it is…almost the

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Holiday Nails and Practice!

by NAILS Magazine

It is so hard to believe I have less that 200 hours before I complete my nail tech course. I am so excited about it! My graduation date is Jan. 10, 2013. It seems like the

Nails 101: A Student Blog

Getting Caught Up With Nikki

by NAILS Magazine

I have missed another week of posting to the blog. I am so sorry. I have been so swamped — but in a good way! School, kids, life, baseball, cheer… I could go on and on.

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