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Meet Katie Motsinger, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College Cedar Falls! Katie shares with us her first client experience… “My first client was a microdermabrasion. I was not nervous at all and I had so much confidence in myself because my instructor believed in me. My first client is now a regular of…

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…

Minor in possession: At the age of 20, Nikcole Manriquez isn’t old enough to buy alcohol, but she already owns her own hairstyling business. How cool is it to be Nikcole Manriquez? Nikcole was 17 years old when she enrolled at La’ James International College. She graduated from our Johnston campus just one year later at the…

Meet Bevy Savitski, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge. See what fears & excitements she had when first starting school… “My fear was my age. I was worried about my age because I chose to start my career later in life. After starting school I realized that this was not…

Eager to discover how to make a trendy boho bubble braid hairstyle? Whether you’re a braiding pro or just starting out, this guide will take you step-by-step through creating this gorgeous braid. Boho Bubble Braid Tutorial for a Quick & Playful Hairstyle Today’s LJIC TuesTorial comes from Bevy Savitski (Cosmetology Student at La’ James in…

The day after Christmas, for most people, is the day for taking down holiday decorations, getting back to work, or joining a gym. It was that way for Shadia McCullough too, until about a year and a half ago when her grandmother died on December 26th. While most of us were gearing up for New…

Meet Cile Gilbert from LJIC – Cedar Falls & learn what extra skills she says will stick with her for the rest of her life… “I think one of the biggest things that will stick with me for the rest of my life is the confidence I have built in myself while in school. Also the…

Enhance your braiding skills with our step-by-step guide to master the elegant 5-strand French braid. This step-by-step tutorial will equip you with techniques to create this captivating braid on your own or on others. Your Step-By-Step Guide to 5-Strand French Braid Are you a master at the traditional 3 strand braid? Well, why not challenge…

La’ James International College – Cedar Rapids Campus has successfully passed an on-site NACCAS Accreditation visit with a perfect score. NACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national agency for the institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences. Accreditation means that a school as met national…

Meet Kendalyn DaVolt, a Graduate from the Cosmetology program at La’ James International College in Iowa City. See what Kendalyn has to say about her LJIC journey… “I am truly grateful for the education & hands on training I received while I was a student. I feel when I left the program that I was very prepared for…