Week Five and Six: Props to the Acrylic Faithful

When week six rolled around, things got real. It was time to work with liquid and powder.

Week 4: Pedicures, Skin Care, and More Acrylics

During week four, we had lectures on pedicures and on skin structure, growth, and nutrition.

Windsor Salon Owner Feeds the Homeless Each Week

Queen Tran owns Queen Nail Spa in Windsor, Calif. Each week she gives back to the community by feeding hundreds of homeless. 

Week 3: Starting Liquid and Powder and Hands-On Practice

This week we received lectures on chemistry and liquid and powder enhancements (acrylic) and had our first hands-on lab with reallive people.

Week 22: Near the End and Still So Many Surprises

This week I had only one exam left and that was from the beginning of beauty school. I took it on Monday and scored 100% on it so I'm very happy. I have no exams and no hours to make up.

Week 6: Thankful for Family (and Frustrated with Business)

The absolute best part of this week was that I got a much-needed five days off. I literally only had one client between Thursday and Sunday and was so happy to get time to clean my

Week 28: Looking Back On What I’ve Learned So far

Only a few more weeks until I graduate! The highlight of this week for me would be the excitement that my friends are having about me being so close to the end of this process.

Week 4: Getting in a Lot of Practice

It has been a sad week in our school — we lost two students. One was becoming a very close friend and had to withdraw for health reasons. I am going to miss her and her

Week 29: I passed my State Board Practical Exam!

It was a really exciting week for me, and I'm starting to see the finish line as I continue to progres.