If you think that ‘just doing nails’ is a career then think again! Science and nails go together!
So many young people have heard the comment: “you’re not very academic, so why not be a hairdresser or beautician?”. That could not be further from the truth!
Unfortunately, a lot of those entering the industry believe this and think a very short course or two will get them earning! But…..they don’t know what they don’t know until they’ve wasted time and money and find it’s different from that. (Well, those that take pride in their career do!)
Not everyone has a ‘science brain’ or even has any real interest in it. Hated it at school and hate it now! But to be an efficient, effective, and safe nail professional there is an amount of science that is essential!
It doesn’t have to be a ‘deep dive’ into chemistry and biology, although many love that level of knowledge. But it does have to be a level of learning and understanding whether you like it or not!
So, I can hear the ‘science haters’ say “but why?? I can paint nails, use UV gel polish, make nails longer, apply gorgeous nail art!!”
Esta es la razón:
Como profesional de las uñas, proporcionas un tratamiento o un servicio a personas reales (que son todas diferentes) y esperas que paguen por ello. Trabajas con partes del cuerpo humano y tienes la capacidad de lesionar o incluso dañar permanentemente a esas mismas personas que te pagan por tus servicios.
You owe it to them and yourself to have a reasonable understanding of human anatomy and physiology. What is the A&P of the nail unit?? How does skin actually ‘work’?? How can you be able to recognise conditions that you must leave alone or you could make even worse for that person?
Es una gran responsabilidad que no debe tomarse a la ligera. (¡Y no puedes confiar en FaceBook para que te dé todas las respuestas rápidas! Tampoco puede confiar en su asegurador o corredor de seguros, ya que no son expertos en uñas).
The majority of nail coatings (with the exception of lotions and potions) are, without a doubt, hazardous! They fall into the remit of the highest level of safety in any country.
They may be cosmetics but they are cosmetics that can injure and harm people! Even you!
DEBES comprender la ciencia básica de los productos que utilizas a diario. Esto no solo te mantendrá seguro a ti y a tus clientes, sino que te permitirá solucionar problemas sin recurrir a dudosos consejos de las redes sociales.
El único que puede hacerlo eres TÚ. Asume la responsabilidad de tu propia carrera y de la salud y seguridad de tus clientes. Actúe con la diligencia debida.
If you think science and nails don’t go together, or that science is only for ‘geeks and nerds’ then think again!
If you hate it or don’t have time to learn it, rethink your career and find something else!
Making people’s nails “look pretty” is the end result of a lot of study and learning. It is not the beginning.
“Can’t be doing with the science stuff!” Then go to another career that you can take seriously.
