Kendra's First Week

I started my first week of school on Monday and it was awesome. There were a total of nine students, including myself. The first part of the morning we went over school rules and what the

Mani Monday: Embellished Turquoise Nail Art

Geode-inspired nail art in on-trend this season, get the how-to for a blue-green mineral here. 

Mani Monday: Scalloped Lace Nail Art By Essie

Follow these steps by nailista Michelle Saunders for an easy-to-do scalloped lace look.

Just Venting

All my Facebook friends know that this week has been a rough one for me. After coming back from vacation all primed and pumped and ready to tackle another 21 years of doing nails and not

Mama Said There'd be Days Like This

We’ve all had them and we’ll have more of them too, but we hold the power to turn a day that is spiraling out of control into a success. Before you let fists fly, take a breath and rise above.

Week 20: The Best Lil' Nail Show and Expressing Gratitude

We started the week off on a motivating note, attending a local trade show. The next day, I painted my daughter's nails to match her Halloween costume!

Week 7: Big Test and Manis and Pedis

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.

Where Does the Time Go?

Oh my! I only realized a little earlier this afternoon that today is actually Wednesday! I took Monday off (yes, I normally work on Mondays and take Wednesdays off) because I had a sneaking suspicion that

Week 5: Manicures á Trois

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.