Monthly Archives: September 2015

Looking to protect your hair when applying heat? RUSK Thermal Flat Iron Spray is a great option! Today’s TuesTorial was done by Alex Yocum, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in East Moline. Step 1: Section the hair & spray with RUSK Thermal Flat Iron Spray. Step 2: Begin curling the hair. Before &…

Meet Kaylen Lyord, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in East Moline. Motivation can come from anywhere or anyone. For Kaylen her inspiration to become a Cosmetologist came from someone near & dear to her… “My mom went through the vocation program in high school and then went to La’ James International College after…

Dreams. They’re made up of images, symbols, ideas… there are usually some feelings mixed in too. Sometimes dreams happen while we sleep; the best dreams happen with our eyes wide open. Our goals. Our aspirations. Our visions of what we could be… Sometimes our dreams make sense, but other times, our dreams don’t seem to…

You cannot be successful if you never try… Today’s teacher tip comes from Mrs. Clayton, an instructor at La’ James International College in Fremont. “To be a success in our industry, I believe students should work & live by a quote from John Paul DeJoria: ‘Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t.’ We must go…

With the change of seasons comes change in our skin. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin healthy & balanced! Today’s TuesTorial comes from Ashley Waggoner & Karina Garcia (Cosmetology students at La’ James International College in Fremont.) Step 1: Begin by cleansing your face followed by exfoliation. Exfoliation encourages smoother & brighter skin….

Meet Mindy Jensen, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. Pursuing a career that allows her to be creative & successful is Mindy’s ultimate goal… We asked Mindy, “What was your first day of school like?”: “My first day was awesome! Everybody was nice and friendly. The teachers were very helpful & I…

Dream big. That’s what Cat Vargas is doing. Cat has dreamed of being a cosmetologist ever since her sophomore year in high school “I was doing all the girls’ hair for prom,” she recounts. “I loved doing it all.” After that, she started trimming hair on weekends and family members even trusted her to help on…

Looking to add a little volume to your style? Do you have a hard time keeping that volume throughout the day? Well using the right professional products is always key to getting AND keeping that “just left the salon” look. Today’s TuesTorial comes from Cosmetology students at La’ James International College in Iowa City.  Step 1:…

Meet Chia Harris, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. In order to improve you must never be afraid to ask questions…  We asked Chia, “Do you remember your first appointment?”: “My first appointment was a men’s cut. During the consultation the gentleman stated he wanted a buzz cut. I went to grab…

Ashley Zech loves playing with dogs and playing football in the mud. She hunts, she fishes and she adores doing anything outdoors. “I grew up getting into trouble on the farm, I’m a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl,” she says. Ashley might have grown up as a tomboy, but there is a little more…