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Instructors: NAILS Magazine is looking for our next student blogger for NAILS 101: A Student Blog. Do you have a new student or know someone who will soon be starting nail school? Does this person love to post online and have a true enthusiasm for all things nails? We want to hear from her or him!
Show this video from NAILS Next Top Nails Artist Season Two winner Lauren Wireman to your students to help them ask the right questions at job interviews.
Whether e-file use is part of your school’s curriculum or not, it’s a good idea to be able to provide information about this invaluable tool to your students.
Salon owners often complain that they can't find good nail techs. Here are some tips to help your students meet owners' needs and succeed in the nail industry after graduation.
On Thursday, we had a blizzard in NYC. Because there was no class, I decided to spend most of the day studying for my State Board.
This week we had four exams! We had our written exams starting Monday: one on nail artistry and one on acrylics. Each was 50 questions. I was nervous but it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.
Minnesota School of Cosmetology (MSC) is accepting gently used prom dresses to benefit underserved children.
This week we finally got to my favorite chapter: nail art! On Monday, we discussed the different types of embellishments you can add. We got to have fun on our nails so I did a reverse pink and white and ombre with colored acrylic.
I graduate. I'm not sure if all beauty schools are the same but in mine you can't fail any exam. You have to pass all of them in order to graduate, so being on top of your game always is a must.
Your students are graduating from nail school! But before they can start working in a salon they have to pass the state board exam. Here are 10 tips to help prepare them for the big day.
This week we started a new unit, my final one. Monday's Chapter was about nail wraps and nail tip application. We learned the proper steps for applying a nail tip and performing nail wrap services.
Prepare your students for the real world by engaging them with their classmates.
On Tuesday, we had two written exams, one on manicures and one on pedicures. I had a good feeling taking the tests – it felt easy
Your students have spent months in nail school and finally graduated; they’ve studied long and hard for the state board and passed it — but are they truly prepared for the real world of nails? We asked veteran nail techs to divulge the most important thing they learned fresh out of school.
This week we had our big test — a practical exam and a written exam. On my written I got an 84 and on my practical I got a 71. I have to retake my practical because I need a 75 to pass.
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
This week we learned about the ugly side of nails: bacteria, fungus, viruses, and nail diseases and disorders.
