250+ SERVICES LATER...

For the past 10 months I’ve had to keep track of EVERY service I’ve done at school.  Herding cats - - that’s what it’s been like.

Now it’s time for me to make sure all these services are accounted for on a ton of worksheets for the state board.  It basically proves that I’ve done the minimum requirements to test for my license.  

Yesterday I finally completed all of my worksheets. If I had the physical dexterity, I would have done back hand springs.  

According to my calculations, I’ve successfully completed the following:

• 52 Massage Treatments
• 39 Facials with Machines
• 50 Facials without machines
• 16 Back Treatments
• 15 Standard Makeup Applications
• 15 Corrective Makeup Applications
• 21 Eye brow arches (I know this one is an understatement)
• 31 Waxing/Hair Removal Sessions
• 15 Lash and Brow Tints
• 74 Sanitation Procedures

The state board doesn’t ask about the stuff we've enjoy the most (like microderm, lashes, and chemical peels). I guess they know we’re a lot more likely to practice applying false lashes than suffer through bikini waxes. 

So, I've finished 725 hours of my required 750, and I've made roughly $327 in tips in beauty school to date (of which I spent about $300 or so during my break for dinner... or Starbucks).

Now I’m busy running around getting all the “initials” I need to receive my paperwork to schedule my state board exams. I have just a few more services to finish out my week. Next Tuesday I will do a mock demonstration of my state board exam, and Wednesday the 6^th is scheduled to be my final clock-out at Nashvegas Beauty U.

I’m gonna miss this beautifully insane place.

Gettin’ Beauty Schooled,

Rita

“And Milady wants you to know…"

Whenever we have theory class Miss. Kellie always has a clever way of emphasizing content that will be on our state board exam. She always says, “And Milady wants you to know that…”

Remember Milady? It’s my textbook - -  “Milady’s Standard Esthetics Fundamentals.”

Over the past few weeks I’ve discovered that Milady must think most of us esthetics students have a lot of learning to do. In fact, I'm beginning to think that Milady believes that none of us have ever held a job before. I'm not sure she even gives us credit for remembering to shower every day. Regardless, Milady tickles my funny bone with her words of wisdom - - and it’s clear that she takes the term “fundamental” literally.

"Pitching in wherever help is needed is part of being a team player."

Here are a few gems that our class has found humorous since day one of reading the Milady’s textbook:

• Personal hygiene includes bathing and showering, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using underarm deodorant.
• Dress for success. Specifically, Milady says that we should wear clean underwear, and that undergarments should be out of view. “Underwear elastic peeking out of your pants, exposed bra straps, and bare midriff are inconsistent with a professional image.”
• Dangling jewelry is hazardous to your clients.
• Reward yourself with a special treat for work well done and time managed efficiently. Your reward might be a fruit smoothie, a movie with friends, or any other enjoyable activity.
• Socks and hosiery should be free of runs and should harmonize with your attire.
• Unless an esthetician is also a licensed dermatologist, he or she cannot prescribe medication.
• Remember the appointment is about the client and her skin, and you are an esthetician, not a counselor.

Milady has a way with sharing her knowledge, yes? Thank God. I’ve always struggled with trying to decide if clients enjoy it when my long necklaces graze across their forehead during a facial. And that sock thing? I mean, it's the age old question - harmonize them with your attire or not?  And knowing that I can’t write prescription drugs for my clients? Now what am I gonna do with 100 prescription pads I ordered online under "Dr. Rita, SkinCare Diva Extraordinaire" ? 

Ok. Enough silliness... I’m off to reward myself with a fruit smoothie. Thanks, Milady!

Gettin’ Beauty Schooled,

Rita