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Meet Toccara Hogan, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Toccara tells us why she chose LJIC… “Admissions was very nice and friendly. They gave me the extra push that I needed to start school.” Do you remember your first appointment?: “It was a men’s haircut. I was terrified. It went…

She’s not Wonder Woman. There’s no lasso of truth or invisible airplane. On the other hand, she is a swimsuit model and she has competed in Miss Iowa USA – and done well. She’s also rescued dogs. She’s rescued cats. She’s made the dean’s list five time and even earned a bachelor’s degree from the…

Miss Gelaude shares her 5 favorite tips on surviving your first year out of school… Save contact numbers of people you can call if you have a question. Seize every opportunity! Take each and every client you can. Rebook as many clients as you can. Stay organized! Write down everything in your planner. Reward yourself!…

Chances are, you have a beauty routin. Many of us are hesitant to try a new product or switch up the way we do something. We’ve gotten used to a certain way of beautifying ourselves, and it works for us. However, there are so many awesome cosmetology tips out there, many of which you might…

The cold months are here and for some of us… so are the dry & itchy hands. Need some relief? A hand exfoliation will help to rejuvenate & soften the skin. Today’s TuesTorial comes from Jessica Niggebrugge, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Davenport. Step 1: Wrap your hand with a warm,…

In just over a year, LJIC student Bradly Bish has transformed his career path. Originally from a town with three stoplights, he’s giving himself the green light to one day head out to California. About one year ago. That’s when Bradly Bish walked into La’ James International College for the first time as a student….

Meet Samantha Erickson, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. Samantha tells us why she chose LJIC to finish her education… “I remember when I toured the college. The staff was so nice & the atmosphere was great! Everyone was smiling & helpful. Being a transfer student from another college I was a…

Check out this seasonal nail TuesTorial that is quick & cute! Today’s Holiday Lights design was created by Jessica Griffin, a Nail Technology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. What you will need: Base Coat Black Polish Polish of your choice to be the background Red, Blue & Yellow polish. (OR 3-4 colors of…

Life’s path took this LJIC student from Iowa to Georgia to Germany and back again. “God gave me the talent to do hair and makeup, but I didn’t pursue it out of high school,” It’s Eara Nimmers talking. The standout atLa’ James International College attends the Cedar Rapids campus and we’re chatting about how the…

We have seen some great nail art designs from the students at La’ James International College. Here is one that is perfect for the holiday seasons, quick & most importantly… CUTE! Today’s TuesTorial is by Jessica Griffin, a Nail Technology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. What you will need: Base Coat Favorite…