Category: Nail care

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…

Looking for something different & fun to try with your nails? Sharpie marble nails are a fun and easy way to add a touch of personality to your manicure. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process, detailing the materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions. What materials and tools do you need? Base Coat Any…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are your nails ready? Today’s TuesTorial was created by Randeana Davies (Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Iowa City). Design #1 & what you’ll need:  Red polish Black polish Fine brush Step 1: Apply 2 coats of your favorite red polish. Step 2:  Once dry, use…

Looking for a new design for your nails? Give one of these fun looks a try! Today’s LJIC Tues-Torial was created by Ariadna Montanez(Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont). SHOOTING STAR Step 1: Being by painting the nail red from the corner to the center. Next take your blue polish and paint…

The warm weather is here and it’s time to have some summer fun with your nails. Next time you’re changing your polish give one of these easy tutorials a try! Today’s LJIC Tues-Torial was created by Brooke Lambing (Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Iowa City) Watermelon Step 1: Apply a pink color. Brooke…

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…

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…

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…

Are you wanting a fun Valentine’s Day look for this year’s holiday? Check out this great nail tutorial created by Kayla Thurman (Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College – East Moline). Step 1: Begin by shaping the nails. Step 2: Clean & freshen the nails. Kayla used CND Scrub Fresh. Step 3: Polish nails with…

Published on: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 Add some shimmer to your 2015 with this cute nail design created by Jennifer Hanson (student from La’ James International College – Cedar Rapids). Step 1: Begin with a clean, blank nail. Step 2: Apply 2 coats of a silver polish. We chose CND Chrome Vinylux. Allow the nail to…