Category: Career tips

By Melanie Brons : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Des Moines. Depending on who you ask and where you look, research indicates that the cosmetology and beauty industry is a multi-BILLION (with a b) dollar business. It should come as no surprise that women spend lots of money to look good. With…

By: Wendy Dierks : College Administrator, Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. As doors close on the first chapter of your educational journey, let the new doors open. Often times, new doors can appear to be large and sometimes heavy. You may even fear what is on the other side….

We’ve all heard the saying ‘time is money.’ While it holds true for everyone, it’s especially vital in the Health and Beauty Industry. In this blog post, we aim to provide a clear overview of why managing your time effectively is crucial as a beauty salon owner. Why is Time Management Important to Beauty Professionals?…

Tips for setting yourself apart from other stylists! By: Theresa Seliger : Licensed Cosmetologist & Assistant Administrator at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. I have always heard that you can “Give a great haircut but if you give poor customer service, don’t expect them to return.” What does that even mean? You can give the best,…

Hashtags are important – You definitely want to create your own hashtag and stay dedicated to it. Promote this hashtag everywhere you post or market yourself: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, website, blog, business cards, radio, etc. Hashtags are a great way for people to share and find content about you and your business all in one…

As Beauty professionals, Instagram along with other social media sites are very important tools for us to use when building our businesses [our brands]. It is an easy way for us to showcase our work, gain exposure, attract new clients and it can even lead to the possibility of future job opportunities. When it comes…

As Beauty Professionals, it is very important to promote our work & grow our business. Thanks to Instagram, this can be done very easily and for some… very quickly! Think of Instagram as your digital portfolio and let’s talk about 8 simple steps to growing your brand! Deciding your Vision! – how do you see your…

If you’re curious about accreditation and how to determine whether a college is accredited or not, keep reading our blog post to learn more! What is Accreditation? Accreditation is a process of validation in which colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning are evaluated. The standards for accreditation are set by a peer review…

Sarah Raley, Owner of Sport Clips in the Central Iowa Market talks Cosmetology! The industry offers so many opportunities… it doesn’t matter if you are first starting out or if you have years of experience! With hard work, you can achieve your goals! Does Cosmetology sound like the right career choice for you? The Industry…

Angela Linden, owner of Massage Heights in Coralville & Cedar Rapids shares some information about the Industry & the importance of being dual licensed… Does Massage Therapy or Esthetics sound like the right career choice for you? The Industry is in demand and full of exciting opportunities. Learn more about La’ James International College today!…