November 28, 2023
Iowa Cosmetology License: Your Guide to Licensing and Renewal
If you have a passion for beauty and want to pursue a career in cosmetology in Iowa, you’re in the right place. Becoming a licensed cosmetologist in Iowa is an exciting journey that opens doors to a world of creativity and opportunity. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know…
August 16, 2023
Is Cosmetology a Good Career?
Are you passionate about helping people look and feel their best self? Are you excited about trends and developments that shape the beauty and personal care industry? Then you might be considering cosmetology as the ideal career choice for you. In today’s post, we answer the question – ‘Is cosmetology a good career choice’? What…
July 31, 2023
Meet our Students! Katelin from Cedar Rapids
Get to Know our Students! Meet Katelin from our Cedar Rapids Campus “Hi! I’m Katelin! I’m 27 years old and I attend La James International College in Cedar Rapids for Esthetics. I have a 2-year-old son, Mars, that is my entire world and the reason I am working so hard on building a future for…
Meet our Students! Laine from Cedar Rapids.
Get to Know our Students Meet Laine from our Cedar Rapids Campus “Hi, I am Laine! I came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and got my Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness at Coe College. I am now in school at La’ James International College to become an Esthetician. I am falling in love with…
“LJIC gave me my running shoes…”
Graduate Check-In Meet LaCindra Spears, Licensed Massage Therapist & graduate from La’ James International College Davenport. “Hello, my name is LaCindra Spears, LMT. It’s an honor to be able to say I came out of La’ James International College in Davenport, Iowa. I am currently a small business owner with big dreams. I own and operate…
Meet our Students! Libby from Cedar Falls
Get to Know our Students Meet Libby from our Cedar Falls Campus “Hi everyone! My name is Libby Ensminger and I’m from Mt Pleasant Iowa! I started cosmetology school in Cedar Falls in August. Some of my favorite services to perform are highlights and hair extensions! I chose cosmetology because I have always had a…
“I learned very quickly that if you want to be a hairstylist you must commit fully”
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Lisa Shelburg and I’ve been with KJ & Company for the past 27 years, but I’ve been doing hair and nails for 34 years. Originally, I come from South Dakota and went to school there. I’ve always wanted to do hair and it was a concern of mine…
July 24, 2023
Graduate Check-ins! Meet Dylana
Time for a Graduate Check-in! Meet Dylana, licensed Esthetician and graduate from Davenport! “I am currently a Makeup artist at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Bettendorf Iowa. Follow: @blo_bettendorf My specialties are very natural and glamorous makeup as well as waxing. I really love to focus on eyebrow waxing as eyebrow’s really frame the face. I am…
“Don’t wait until the week of graduation to start finding a job.”
Talking with Industry Professionals Hi, I’m Angie Lashbrook and I am at KJ & Company Salon in Cedar falls, Iowa. We are in a new development in the Industrial Park of Cedar Falls. We’ve got a lot of new businesses around us. There are gyms, there’s physical therapy & a great coffee shop. It’s a…
July 17, 2023
“Nobody is like… ‘ugh… I have to get my hair done today.’ Everyone is like… ‘YAY! I get to get my hair done today!”
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Shawn Bobst. I am the Salon & Wedding Coordinator at KJ & Company, and I’ve been here a little over 2 and a half years. I have done so many different things in the industry. I started working behind the chair, I’ve managed salons, I’ve managed a wholesale…