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For those for whom I am just a hazy pre-pandemic memory, allow me to briefly introduce myself and summarize where I left off my story with this blog. And in future installments, I will cover more about practicing for the state board exam and the actual examination experience.
We often see the words “luxe” or “high-end” attached to many of sophisticated salon names. But what about little vintage salons that used to be all the rage? Meet Julia Paul in Windsor, Virginia who “inherited” a back-in-the-day salon, and is trying her very best to bring the location into the twenty-first century.
Registered nurse Jessica Johnson shares why she went from DIYer to nail professional.
As of this writing this instalment of my nail student blog may be the last one for a while. Similar to many schools and other institutions around the world, due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic classes at San Diego City College have been suspended until further notice.
A nail technology instructor shares what her approach would be should the nail school she works with close due to COVID-19.
Executive editor Beth Livesay tours Atlanta.
Let’s continue to shine, continue to spread light, joy and love to all around us! We’ll make a difference one smile, one hug, one nail service at a time!
It’s been such a long journey, from being excited and feeling unstoppable to being tired and exhausted and feeling like I couldn’t do it anymore. Now, every day that passes and I get closer to my graduation date I get more and more energy.
It was a really exciting week for me, and I'm starting to see the finish line as I continue to progres.
It was a slow week after the holidays.
My chair was booked all week! I also got to do some nail art for my daughter.
On one hand I’m so excited to approach the end of this difficult journey, but on the other hand I'm like, "What am I going to do with myself once I'm done?"
From giving my cosmo classmate a super long sculpted nail with custom art to repairing a nail biter's nails with acyrlics, this week was very successful.
I'm sharpening my skills, building clientelle, and prepping for the big day!
Even though the week was short due to Thanksgiving, I managed to fit in a sculpted set for a nail biter, and turn around a pedicure that started on a awkward note.
One of my coworkers just started her journey as a nail student, and I'm appraching the end.
As we're approaching graduation, I'm learning that client bonds are one of my favorite parts of doing nails.
