Monthly Archives: April 2016

Growing up McKenna Thatcher always looked up to her Aunt Stephanie as a mentor, “she has been like a mom to me. She is one of the reasons I chose La’ James International College! She is a graduate from the Cosmetology School Des Moines in the early 2000s. She is soooooo creative and she is still doing…

Meet Mrs. Tichy, an instructor at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Tichy shares her favorite teaching moments… “My favorite part of teaching is the ‘aha moment’ when the light bulb goes off & they have discovered their way. A sign of a successful teacher is being able to say, ‘they are now…

Looking for a fun style to show off at your next event? Try this easy DIY Braided Bun Up-Do! Today’s TuesTorial comes from Amanda Villanueva (Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids). What you need: 4 Hair Elastics Bobby Pins Hairspray Step 1: Create 2 low ponytails. Step 2: Braid each ponytail into…

Staci Cross from La’ James International College, Johnston, IA Campus, has been planning to go to Cosmetology school since high school; 10 years later she is living her dream at LJIC! Before coming to LJIC, Staci worked at a tanning/hair salon managing the tanning and salon areas, “I got the chance to be behind the chair…

Meet Miss Julie Camp, an instructor at La’ James International College in East Moline. Miss Camp shares her favorite quote for today’s LJIC Teacher Tip… “The future belongs to the Curious. The ones who are not afraid to Try it, Explore it, Poke at it, Question it & Turn it inside out.” Thank you Miss…

Add a Little Sparkle to your next DIY nail design. Today’s LJIC TuesTorial comes from La’ James International College in East Moline. What you need: Base Coat Top Coat Favorite Color of Polish Sparkle Polish Sticker Stencil Jeweled Embellishments Step 1: Apply a base coat. Step 2: Apply your favorite polish & allow it to…

Mindy Schulze has always known hair is her passion as she says, “It’s my thing! I’ve always done other people’s hair. Growing up in Webster City not far from Fort Dodge; I always knew of La’ James International College so it was always on my radar to attend Cosmetology school.” The time was right so Mindy…

Spring is definitely in the air! Give your nails a fresh design just in time for the season change. Today’s LJIC TuesTorial comes from Jimmy Sandoval {Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge}. What you need: Base Coat Top Coat Orange or Coral Polish Black Polish White Polish Gold (with Glitter – optional) Polish 3…

Meet Jimmy Sandoval, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge! Jimmy shares some of his favorite LJIC moments for today’s #LjicTuesTimonial! What was your first appointment & how did it go?: “At first I was nervous but then I realized that it was an all over clipper cut, and I rocked at it!” What…

Sierra Rooney already has her own business waiting for her! She loves Nails, Facials and Color! And she wants to put all of her own personal touches into her “own” place! Upon high school she thought about becoming a Librarian but unsure about what she wanted to do she looked into La’ James International College in…