Category: Our students

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nail technology has made great progress in the last 2-3decades, just ask La’ James International College nail technology student,Jessica Griffin. Jessica has always liked stylish nails. As a little girl she’d go with her mom to buy Lee Press On Nails at the local Walgreens. If you don’t remember the old commercials, Lee Press On…

Drastic. It means severe, forceful, strong and with far-reaching effect. Drastic haircuts are new hairstyles that completely change a person’s look. Ever since Jordan Bentley was a small child, she dreamed of doing drastic haircuts as a career. She’ll never forget her first “client”, a model who drove a pink Corvette to Jordan’s imaginary childhood salon….