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!!”
É por isso:
Como profissional de unhas, você está oferecendo um tratamento ou serviço a pessoas reais (que são todas diferentes) e espera que elas paguem por isso. Você trabalha com partes do corpo humano e tem a capacidade de ferir ou até mesmo prejudicar permanentemente essas mesmas pessoas que estão pagando por seus serviços.
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?
É uma grande responsabilidade e não deve ser encarada com leviandade. (E você não pode confiar no FaceBook para lhe dar todas as respostas rápidas! Tampouco pode confiar em seu subscritor ou corretor de seguros, pois eles não são especialistas em unhas).
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!
Você DEVE entender a ciência básica dos produtos que usa diariamente. Isso não é apenas para manter você e seus clientes seguros, mas permitirá que você solucione problemas sem recorrer a conselhos duvidosos de plataformas de mídia social.
A única pessoa que pode fazer isso é VOCÊ! Assuma a responsabilidade por sua própria carreira e pela saúde e segurança de seus clientes. Faça sua própria diligência.
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.
