Handout: How to Talk to a Client About Cracked Heels
December 2, 2016
Along with being unattractive, cracked heels can be a source of pain and embarrassment. Use this handout to teach students how to educate clients on...
https://www.nailsmag.com/handout/117071/handout-how-to-talk-to-a-client-about-cracked-heels
Weeks 14 and 15: Second Mock State Board Exam
November 22, 2016
This week I completed my second Mock State Board Exam. You all may recall just how nervous I was due to certain problems that I encountered during that...
https://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/117027/weeks-14-and-15-second-mock-state-board-exam
Weeks 13 and 14: Goals and Projects
November 11, 2016
“Why would you want to be a nail technician?” Someone asked me this question with a puzzled look on his face. “Why would you, being a...
https://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/116974/weeks-13-and-14-goals-and-projects
Week 2: Becoming a Professional
November 8, 2016
Cosmetology school is so fun! Not only do you learn how to be an amazing nail technician, you also learn how to be an amazing professional.
https://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/116954/week-2-becoming-a-professional
PBA Offers Scholarships for 2017
October 20, 2016
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is now accepting applications for the 2017 PBA Lifetime Member Scholarship and the 2017 Minerva Beauty...
https://www.nailsmag.com/article/116849/pba-offers-scholarships-for-2017
School Profile: A New Nail Tech Program for Penrose Academy
September 22, 2016
When Jill Kohler and her husband opened Scottsdale AZ.-based Penrose Academy back in August 2006, the cosmetology and esthetics school did not offer a...
https://www.nailsmag.com/article/116659/school-profile-a-new-nail-tech-program-for-penrose-academy
Weeks 5 and 6: 3-D Nail Art and Other Surprises
September 20, 2016
I started Week 5 knowing that we were having a nail competition on Thursday, and even though I am still fairly green at doing nails, all new students...
https://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/116650/weeks-5-and-6-3-d-nail-art-and-other-surprises
How to Keep Your Students' Attention
September 7, 2016
We asked Instructors: How do you keep students’ attention if you feel they are tired or losing focus?
https://www.nailsmag.com/article/116517/how-to-keep-your-students-attention
NAILS Career Handbook 2016 Digital Version Now Available
September 1, 2016
Instructors, share the digital edition of NAILS Career Handbook with your students. From how to ace a job interview to using social media to help build a...
https://www.nailsmag.com/article/116495/nails-career-handbook-2016-digital-version-now-available
Weeks 29 & 30: My Final Post and a Fond Farewell!
August 24, 2016
Well, it has finally arrived. These last two weeks have had their ups and downs but I am so proud to say that I am finally finished with school! I still...
https://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/116411/weeks-29-30-my-final-post-and-a-fond-farewell