Category: Our students

Get to Know our Students! Meet Katelin from our Cedar Rapids Campus “Hi! I’m Katelin! I’m 27 years old and I attend La James International College in Cedar Rapids for Esthetics. I have a 2-year-old son, Mars, that is my entire world and the reason I am working so hard on building a future for…

Get to Know our Students Meet Laine from our Cedar Rapids Campus “Hi, I am Laine! I came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and got my Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness at Coe College. I am now in school at La’ James International College to become an Esthetician.   I am falling in love with…

Graduate Check-In Meet LaCindra Spears, Licensed Massage Therapist & graduate from La’ James International College Davenport. “Hello, my name is LaCindra Spears, LMT.  It’s an honor to be able to say I came out of La’ James International College in Davenport, Iowa. I am currently a small business owner with big dreams. I own and operate…

Get to Know our Students Meet Libby from our Cedar Falls Campus “Hi everyone! My name is Libby Ensminger and I’m from Mt Pleasant Iowa! I started cosmetology school in Cedar Falls in August.  Some of my favorite services to perform are highlights and hair extensions! I chose cosmetology because I have always had a…

Time for a Graduate Check-in! Meet Dylana, licensed Esthetician and graduate from Davenport! “I am currently a Makeup artist at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Bettendorf Iowa. Follow: @blo_bettendorf My specialties are very natural and glamorous makeup as well as waxing. I really love to focus on eyebrow waxing as eyebrow’s really frame the face. I am…

We are excited to announce this year’s “Let’s Your Skills Shine” winner, Attalina DiGiacomo from La’ James International College Cedar Falls! In case you missed it, check out her winning contest submission. Ever since third grade, becoming a Cosmetologist has been a dream of Attalina’s. The thought of getting to cut, color & style hair…

It’s time to introduce our October Student of the Month at our Fort Dodge LJIC campus…. Get to know Sierra Schueneman! Sierra is a 5 Day Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. “My biggest accomplishment so far while in school are the many updos. I love styling hair for big days such…

It’s time to introduce our November Student of the Month at our Cedar Falls LJIC campus…. Get to know Janice Harn! Janice is a 5 Day Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. She is active on campus and is apart of the student ambassadors team. As of now, her graduation date is…

Growing up McKenna Thatcher always looked up to her Aunt Stephanie as a mentor, “she has been like a mom to me. She is one of the reasons I chose La’ James International College! She is a graduate from the Cosmetology School Des Moines in the early 2000s. She is soooooo creative and she is still doing…

Congratulations on nearing the finish line of cosmetology school! As you prepare to transition from student to professional, you might be wondering how to take the first steps toward a successful career. In this blog post, we’ll share expert tips and actionable advice to help you land your first job and build a strong foundation…