Monthly Archives: January 2016

Clients. It might sound obvious, but your “clientele” consists of clients. Don’t ever forget; the size and quality of your clientele will determine the size and quality of your paycheck, so learning how to keep your clients coming back is of the utmost importance. Being a cosmetologist is fun and exciting. Making people look great,…

Meet Jessica Niggebrugge, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Davenport. Jessica is already a licensed Cosmetologist. She decided to go into the Esthetics program so she could expand her knowledge in the beauty industry… “On my first day I was excited about the fact that I was going to learn more &…

Today’s Teacher Tip comes from Miss Taylor Welty, an educator at La’ James International College in Des Moines & an LJIC graduate! She shares with us her favorite quote… “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. Ambition is the driving force that makes intelligence useful.” We asked Miss Welty to share some of her…

Looking for a beautiful updo that is easy enough to “Do It Yourself”. Check out today’s LJIC TuesTorial by Kirstie Stallman,Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Step 1: Tease the crown to add volume. Step 2: Create 2 loose ponytails near the base of the head. Step 3: Above the hair tie, create an…

Meet Toccara Hogan, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Toccara tells us why she chose LJIC… “Admissions was very nice and friendly. They gave me the extra push that I needed to start school.” Do you remember your first appointment?: “It was a men’s haircut. I was terrified. It went…

She’s not Wonder Woman. There’s no lasso of truth or invisible airplane. On the other hand, she is a swimsuit model and she has competed in Miss Iowa USA – and done well. She’s also rescued dogs. She’s rescued cats. She’s made the dean’s list five time and even earned a bachelor’s degree from the…

Miss Gelaude shares her 5 favorite tips on surviving your first year out of school… Save contact numbers of people you can call if you have a question. Seize every opportunity! Take each and every client you can. Rebook as many clients as you can. Stay organized! Write down everything in your planner. Reward yourself!…

Chances are, you have a beauty routin. Many of us are hesitant to try a new product or switch up the way we do something. We’ve gotten used to a certain way of beautifying ourselves, and it works for us. However, there are so many awesome cosmetology tips out there, many of which you might…

The cold months are here and for some of us… so are the dry & itchy hands. Need some relief? A hand exfoliation will help to rejuvenate & soften the skin. Today’s TuesTorial comes from Jessica Niggebrugge, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Davenport. Step 1: Wrap your hand with a warm,…

In just over a year, LJIC student Bradly Bish has transformed his career path. Originally from a town with three stoplights, he’s giving himself the green light to one day head out to California. About one year ago. That’s when Bradly Bish walked into La’ James International College for the first time as a student….