Category: news

January 17, 2017

DIY : Flower Braid Up-Do 

DIY tutorials, Hair care, news

Today’s Tutorial comes from Amanda Villanueva, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids. Check it out & try it out! Step 1: Make sure hair is free of tangles. Step 2: Section the hair into 3 strands as you would a normal french braid. After one turn of the braid, separate both side strands and leave one of the strands…

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January 13, 2017

Define Your Own Future! 

news, Our students

Mya White had known since she was a little girl that her dream career would be in the beauty industry! “Practically my whole family is in the hair industry! I have been passionate about this for a very long time. Growing up, I would practice hairstyles on my dolls every day; a career in Cosmetology was meant…

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January 10, 2017

DIY : Applying Satin Smooth’s Ultimate Face Lift Collagen Mask 

DIY tutorials, Esthetics, news, Skin care

Have you tried Satin Smooth’s Ultimate Face Lift Collage Mask? No, well you are missing out! ? This add-on mask is perfect for soothing & refreshing the skin, minimizing pores, moisturizing & hydrating, it firms & even tightens the skin. In today’s Tutorial, Heather Marek, Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Iowa City shows just how easy it is to apply Satin Smooth’s Ultimate…

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LJIC #TuesTimonial with Heather Marek! 

news, Our students, Testimonials

Meet Heather Marek, Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Iowa City! See what Heather’s excitements are for her future & the industry… What were some of your excitements when you first started school?: “I was ready for a change after selling real estate for 23 years so I was very excited about the new opportunity. Everyone has been wonderful,…

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January 6, 2017

You Will Never Know Until you Try! 

news, Our students

While researching career choices for her daughter in High School, Heather Marek became more interested in a career change herself. After successfully working in real estate for over 20 years, Heather wanted to begin a new career path and was ready for something different! “My daughter and I were looking at colleges for Cosmetology and Esthetics, and after…

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January 3, 2017

LJIC #TuesTimonial with Raelynn Aicher! 

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Meet Raelynn Aicher, Massage Therapy student at La’ James International College in Des Moines! See why she chose the Industry & LJIC… What was your first appointment & how did it go?: “It was a full body massage & it went really well. My client rebooked with me & even gave me a $20 tip!” What were your fears & excitements when…

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Easy Triceps Stretch To Do At Home

DIY tutorials, Massage, news

We know that tight triceps can make everyday tasks a struggle, causing discomfort and limiting your range of motion. Are you looking for an easy stretch that is perfect for your shoulders and triceps area, and that you can do at home? We’ve got the one for you! DIY Easy Triceps Stretch Tutorial Today’s tutorial…

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December 30, 2016

A look at Trends of 2016 

Inspiration, news, Our students

Each year brings its new trends; some crazy such as “100 layers of anything” & some we hope never leave! We are taking a look back at a few hot Trends we’ve seen from students at La’ James International College. Which ones do you think will stick around or leave as we enter 2017? Vibrant Hair Colors (★ Inspirations…

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Focus is Fabulous! 

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A year ago, Shay Scott was contemplating the best time to follow her dream of doing hair for a living and enrolling in cosmetology school. “I’ve loved doing hair since I was thirteen years old and knew I’d eventually want to do it for a living! I just had to find the perfect time to enroll even though…

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December 29, 2016

Enjoy it & have fun! – Teacher Tip from Miss Long! 

Beauty school, news

Meet Miss Jennifer Long, Massage Therapy Instructor at La’ James International College in Davenport. Check out her favorite quote for new students… “Some tips I would give new students is to Come to school, participate, study.” See more video from La’ James International College at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWu3gttFE8NP7h7qBJsRUZw & remember to click subscribe! Miss Longs favorite quote: “Life is better with Massage.” Thank you Miss long…

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