By Ms. Wilson : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College East Moline. As the seasons change you might find yourself looking for change as well. Fall is the perfect time of the year for a self-renovation and the best place to start is with your stylist! We always find ourselves desperately browsing Pinterest…

What to do when your hair falls out in clumps? Is it a serious issue? In this blog post, we will address the issue of hair loss in clumps and provide valuable insights. Why is my hair falling out in clumps in the shower? “When I wash my hair, it falls out in clumps.”- Hairstylists…

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…

By Melanie Brons : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Des Moines. Depending on who you ask and where you look, research indicates that the cosmetology and beauty industry is a multi-BILLION (with a b) dollar business. It should come as no surprise that women spend lots of money to look good. With…

Navigating the world of hair color can be an exciting yet daunting task, especially when it comes to selecting the perfect shade for summer. In this guide, we strive to offer expert advice on how to choose the perfect hair color for summer. By Melanie Brons : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College…

By Karen Marple : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator & College Administrator at La’ James International College Iowa City After managing a salon and owning my own salon, I decided it was time to share the knowledge I have gained from working with clients, other stylists, from the advanced education I participated in and from the business…

By: Wendy Dierks : College Administrator, Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. As doors close on the first chapter of your educational journey, let the new doors open. Often times, new doors can appear to be large and sometimes heavy. You may even fear what is on the other side….

By: Abby Chaney & Amanda Casstevens: Licensed Cosmetologists & Educators at La’ James International College in Iowa City. A lot of people question if “coloring” your hair is going to damage it. Of course many different things can determine if that is a yes or no answer. What type of products do you use? What is…

I wonder how many of you have had this scenario happen; Cool new hairstyle picked out, only to be told “that cut is not right for you” by your stylist? How many of you have ever had a “bad” haircut? Probably most of us! And if we wanted to be real honest, it wasn’t the…