Category: DIY tutorials

Spunk up your style with this simple Charcoal Cheetah design created by Megan Anderson (Cosmetology Student at our beauty school in Fort Dodge). Items Needed: Base Coat Top Coat Charcoal Nail Polish Black Nail Polish Silver Nail Polish Detailing Brush Step 1: Begin by applying a base coat to clean nails. For this tutorial Megan…

Suffering from product buildup or chlorine buildup on your scalp & in your hair? Next time try this quick & easy tip created by Karla Santiage (Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls). Step 1: Grab the following materials: White Vinegar Smal bowl Shampoo & Conditioner Brush & Comb Karla used Wella Enrich…

Changing your polish? Next time add this simple flower design… perfect for the spring season! Today’s TuesTorial comes from Leah Shivers (Cosmetology Students at La’ James International College in Davenport). Step 1: Begin by applying your favorite nail color. Step 2: Decide your flower color. Then using a dotting tool, arrange 4 small dots close together…

It’s spring time and “short” season is upon us! Be ready this year and give your legs a smooth glowing appearance by trying this simple DIY salt scrub! Today’s TuesTorial comes from Chloe Eulberg (Esthetics Student at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids). Step 1: Grab 1/2 cup of your favorite Salt or Sugar Scrub mixture….

Are you constantly in a seated position and finding your back and neck muscles to be stiff & tired? Performing this simple stretch will enable you to increase circulation and bring relief to those tired muscles. Today’s tutorial comes from Anthony Headley (Massage Thearpy student at La’ James International College – Des Moines) Step 1:…

Spring is in the air… FINALLY! Or should we say, “Spring is in the Hair”?! Either way, we a have fun hairstyle for you to try! It’s perfect for when you don’t have time for braiding hair and can work great with hair extensions, too. All it takes is a few minutes to get a look…

Are you looking for a way to hydrate your skin during the winter season? Why not try out this easy “do it yourself” Banana Cucumber Rose Hip Facial! This is a perfect way to relax with your besties, catch up on your favorite shows all while hydrating your dry skin. Today’s Tues-torial comes from Ericka Amen (Esthetics…

Are you one who deals with dry, itchy hands during the winter? Sounds like a paraffin treatment is in your near future! Paraffin Dips have become a treatment that not only can be done in a salon but also at home with the help of a paraffin pot. Performing this once a week is said…

Are you in love with 1920s nails? So are we! Nothing beats the glamour and sophistication of the Roaring Twenties, a time of great celebration in our nation’s history. The country had just come out of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic, giving working class Americans plenty of reasons to step out sporting…

In this blog post, we will show you how to relieve sinus pressure with your fingers, right at home, without any special preparation needed. Does the cold weather, dry air, or allergies have your sinuses feeling sore & inflamed, and you know it’s not just from the common cold? If you’ve tried a Neti Pot,…