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Week 13: Tests and More Tests

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.

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10 Tips to Ace Your State Board Exam

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.

Week 12: Learning to Do Nail Wraps

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.

5 Group Projects for the Classroom

Prepare your students for the real world by engaging them with their classmates.

Week 11: Tests and High Scores

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

Roundup: What did you learn in your first month out of nail school?

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.

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.

3 Easy Holiday Nail Art Projects for Students

Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.

Week 6: Nail Growth and Diseases

This week we learned about the ugly side of nails: bacteria, fungus, viruses, and nail diseases and disorders.

NAILS 2016 Career Handbook: Limited Number of Copies Now available

Single copies of NAILS Career Handbook are now available in our store for only $8. Quantities are limited, so orders will filled on a first-come, first-served basis.