March 9, 2018

Long Lasting Curls

Hair care, news

By: Amanda Casstevens : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Iowa City. Making curls last all day can be a hard thing. Whether your hair is fine, or you have a whole bunch of it, here are some tips you need to help make them last just a little bit longer. Make sure…

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Spring Clean! – Yes, even Hair Products go bad!

Hair care, news, Products

By: Theresa Seliger : Licensed Cosmetologist & Assistant Administrator at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. Spring is here and that means… time to Spring Clean! Probably the biggest area that needs organized in my life is my “product junkie” cupboard! True story, I am a product junkie!! WELLA, Sebastian, Rusk… you name it, I have…

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Time Management for Beauty Salon Owners: Key to Success

Career tips, news

We’ve all heard the saying ‘time is money.’ While it holds true for everyone, it’s especially vital in the Health and Beauty Industry. In this blog post, we aim to provide a clear overview of why managing your time effectively is crucial as a beauty salon owner. Why is Time Management Important to Beauty Professionals?…

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March 7, 2018

DIY Easy Updo

DIY tutorials, Hair care, news

Looking for a quick and stylish updo perfect for all lengths of hair? Annette Miller, our Cosmetology student from Des Moines Campus, shares a quick and easy DIY updo tutorial. This easy updo is perfect for any occasion – check it out! DIY Easy Updo – Step by Step Tutorial With our easy-to-follow steps, you…

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March 6, 2018

Get to know Annette!

news, Our students

Get to know Annette Miller, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines! Annette shares one of her favorite LJIC moments and it also happens to be one of ours too! We love to showcase our students & this week… you definitely want to take a look at Annette! Find her on Instagram and…

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February 22, 2018

DIY : Spring Up-Do

DIY tutorials, Hair care, news

Betty Lipp, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines shares an easy Up-Do for Spring! Check it out & Try it out! Step 1: Part the hair into thirds and braid each section. Step 2: Roll up the braids into little buns. Pin into place with bobby pins, hiding any elastics. Check out…

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Get to Know Betty!

news, Our students

Get to know Betty Lipp, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines! See who inspired Betty to become a part of the Cosmetology Industry! We love to showcase our students & this week… you definitely want to take a look at Betty! Find her on Facebook and Instagram. Check out all her…

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February 19, 2018

Get to Know Malorie!

news, Our students

Let’s chat with Malorie Kleinhesselink, Massage Therapy student at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge… We love to showcase our students & this week… we want you to meet Malorie! ⬇⬇⬇ “I graduated from the Cosmetology program here. I love the teachers, school & students. I knew I had to do Massage.” Holly loves…

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Timeless Looks

Esthetics, news

By Tiffany Bilelk : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Cedar Rapids Iconic beauty trends are everlasting. Whether it’s a hair, make up, or a nail trend, these 5 looks have stood the test of time. Radiant Skin– Having glowing, radiant skin is always #1 on my list. Using a cleanser, toner and…

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Should I cut my bangs?

Hair care, news

By: Ms. Abbie Bowen : Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified in Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels and Educator at La’ James International College Cedar Rapids. Who hasn’t cut their bangs on a whim, regretted that decision and had to wait months for them to grow back? I have had to rely on scarves, hats, bobby pins and camouflage styling…

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