Monthly Archives: February 2016

Cosmetology student treks from Puerto Rico to La’ James International College, letting nothing stand in her way. Temperatures are forecasted for over 80 degrees today in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. In case you hadn’t heard, it’s still winter here in Iowa. But that’s OK with Karla Michelle Santiago Lebron – a cosmetology student in Cedar Falls…

Today’s LJIC Teacher Tip comes from Mr. Tessendorf (College Administrator), Mrs. Clayton & Miss Ray (Instructors) from La’ James International College in Fremont, NE…. “Be confident with your skills & have an attitude focused on WINNING!” The Fremont staff shares their favorite moments: “One of our favorite moments is when we get to announce that a…

Meet Michael Christian from La’ James International College Fremont! Michael is in the Cosmetology program and shares with uswhat he would tell others who are interested in LJIC: “LJIC has given me the opportunity to express myself with my creativity & has taught me many valuable skills.” Why did you choose LJIC?: “I heard great…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are your nails ready? Today’s TuesTorial was created by Randeana Davies (Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Iowa City). Design #1 & what you’ll need:  Red polish Black polish Fine brush Step 1: Apply 2 coats of your favorite red polish. Step 2:  Once dry, use…

Big Hair Ball 2015. That’s what changed in the life of La’ James International College student Dan Frye. It changed his career path, too.  (Photos by Tom Woolry & Salon photos by Adam Orht) Dan Frye is a salon owner, he and his wife Dawn own two Bombshell Bettys, one in Des Moines’ East Village…

Does the winter have your skin feeling a bit dull? Get that summer bright glow with this DIY Brightening Mask! Today’s TuesTorialcomes from La’ James International College Cedar Falls! What you’ll need: Olive Oil 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Baking Soda Facial Brush Clean towel Step 1: Mix together a couple drops of olive oil, 1…

Meet Katie Motsinger, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College Cedar Falls! Katie shares with us her first client experience… “My first client was a microdermabrasion. I was not nervous at all and I had so much confidence in myself because my instructor believed in me. My first client is now a regular of…

Looking for a new design for your nails? Give one of these fun looks a try! Today’s LJIC Tues-Torial was created by Ariadna Montanez(Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont). SHOOTING STAR Step 1: Being by painting the nail red from the corner to the center. Next take your blue polish and paint…

Minor in possession: At the age of 20, Nikcole Manriquez isn’t old enough to buy alcohol, but she already owns her own hairstyling business. How cool is it to be Nikcole Manriquez? Nikcole was 17 years old when she enrolled at La’ James International College. She graduated from our Johnston campus just one year later at the…

Today’s Teacher Tip comes from Mrs. Gilliland… “Anyone that is thinking about starting a new career, don’t think that everything will come to you. You need to work hard for everything you get and you’re never done learning.” Mrs. Katie Gilliland has been an educator at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge for 6…