Category: Our students

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

While still in High School, Katlyn VanWolvelaere began to think about her future and what she would do after graduation. “I was a sophomore in high school and began to really LOVE doing hair and make-up. I loved trying new things and always changing looks!” When Katlyn found out that her high school offered a Vocational Class for Cosmetology at La’ James International College in East…

Meet Laura Allison from La’ James International College in East Moline. Laura recently graduated from the Cosmetology program & is now taking the Teacher Training program. Today Laura shares why she chose LJIC to continue her journey… “I chose LJIC for my teacher training because I got a great Cosmetology education and I knew I would get the best training to become…

While classmates were anxiously waiting to dance the night away at their High School Prom, Shelby Rohan worked behind the scenes; doing her friends’ hair and make-up before the big dance! From a young age, Shelby had always dreamed of a career in Cosmetology after spending time in her Grandmother’s salon! “I always enjoyed going to my Grandmother’s salon, I…

Meet Maria Renteria, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont! Maria loves the fact that the Beauty Industry has no limits… “Don’t wait to long to enroll, it is a fun profession and once you start you will love it. You will get out of life what you put into it. Do your best on everything you do, so…

Abby Paige has had a passion for Cosmetology school since she was a child; though she didn’t pursue her passion till she knew it was the right time in her life! “I had completed my General Education requirements at a Community College but knew a career in Cosmetology was what I wanted to do! The time was right for…