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This week was both aggravating and exciting. It started out rocky because of changes at school. I welcome change but I was aggravated because of how often and how dramatic the changes have been. Throughout this experience I have sat back and rolled with the punches, but something about this week didn't sit well with me.
These contests, established in 1967, test students on real-world skills and connect them with potential employers. The Nail Care category lets students compete with other aspiring techs from around the country. The 52nd SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — including the SkillsUSA Championships — will be held in Louisville, Ky., June 20-24, 2016.
We asked nail school instructors and owners to let us in on the most challenging aspects of their jobs and their least favorite subjects to teach.
I’m just moving along through the program and taking it all in, seizing every moment and learning all that I can. I am also zoning in on what my niche will be and I couldn’t be happier with the choice.
It's official! I am on the clinic floor! I passed my test with a 95%, and I had my first client on Saturday for a pedicure.
Use these five tips to remind your students of the importance of properly washing their hands. Hand-washing is among the top suggestions for making sure you don’t catch what your clients and team members bring into the salon.
This was another week of studying for my progressive exam, and I will take the test next week. Nervous doesn't even begin to explain how I feel, but I strive for excellence so nothing but an "A" will do.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Minerva Beauty Scholarship and the Hans Neumaier Memorial Scholarship.
Have you ever been excited and nervous at the same time? Well, imagine my emotions when I found out it’s time for me to complete my requirements to move over to the clinic floor.
NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist is searching for licensed nail techs of all experience levels who have that “it” factor. Does one of your recent nail program graduates fit the bill?
All change isn't bad. Last week my instructor departed and this week my program director became my instructor. You can tell she loves the industry and I’m happy about that.
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
Life wouldn’t be what it is without change, right? I learn a lot about myself when change happens. This week, I had to say farewell to my program instructor.
When it comes to service breakdown, a handful of common slip-ups and mistakes are often at the root of the problem. Here's a list of ten common application mishaps to share with your students to help them keep their nail enhancement applications flawless.
I have to start off by recognizing all those who have perfected the art of acrylic! I’ve completed two weeks of acrylic work and it’s definitely an art and a skill. I never thought it would be easy but the ratio for that bead is serious work!
The week started of with us finding out what the contents of the graduation kit are. While I’m not in school just for the sake of the kit, it’s included in my tuition and it will give me a great start when I complete the program.
Who took their first test and scored 100%? Yes, that would be me!
