Manicures and Mindfulness: A Wellness Workshop for High School Students

Funded Sep 22, 2024

The Manicures and Mindfulness workshop series was such a success. The workshops were full and students were able to build connections, relax and share their skills. We opened each workshop with mindfulness exercises and then students rotated through different stations where they decorated nails, learned manicure techniques, and did mindful coloring.

Students were so excited when they saw the supplies. The gel nail kits with UV lights were a big hit, and we had enough sets where we could set up multiple gel nail stations. Students commented on the quality of the sets (many were manicure experts) and helped each other set them up and use them.

Cleanliness and safety were a concern, but the alcohol wipes and paper towels helped keep everything sanitized. There were also enough fingernail files and buffers for each student to have their own and we didn't have to worry about cross contamination

There were discussion prompts for each session where we tackled issues such as mental health, friendship, and self-esteem. Students were vulnerable and generous with their sharing.

I am so happy to continue the workshop in the new year. I have a new set of students eager to join the workshop. My students and I are so grateful for your support and generosity. You helped bring wellness and joy to my students and I, which is so needed during this time!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Simama