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…

By: Abby Chaney : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College in Iowa City. Going days between shampooing can help to keep your color looking fresher for longer periods of time. It can help to keep your scalp moisturized and also helps in restoring the integrity of the hair strength. Using a dry shampoo…

Ahhh… Love is in the Air or should we say Hair?! LJIC Students are showing off some of their favorite Romantic Up-Dos. Let their styles inspire you to create your own Valentine’s Day look. ♡♡♡♡♡ ❤ Inspiration by Abby M. from La’ James International College Fort Dodge ♡♡♡♡♡ ❤ Inspirations by Natalie L. from La’…

Get to know Megan Weigel, Career Planner at La’ James International College in Davenport. Megan shares excellent advice for students! “My favorite LJIC moment is handing a new student their acceptance letter. From the minute they start their journey, we are by their side!” Megan has been a part of the LJIC family since March…

Odessa, Recent Cosmetology Graduate from La’ James International College in Cedar Falls shares an Beautiful DIY Makeup Look. This is PERFECT for an upcoming date night or better yet, Valentine’s! Day! Check it out & Try it out! Step 1: Start with a clean, primed face. Step 2: Apply foundation & concealer. Step 3: Fill in brows…

By: Mia Hudson : Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician and Esthetics Instructor at La’ James International College Des Moines. Are all soaps the same, that is the question? To some degree yes, but are there soaps that are better for your skin quality? Without a doubt, YES. There are certain soaps that are better for your…

Let’s chat with Mrs. Renee Holzer, massage therapy instructor at our Massage therapy school in Cedar Falls. Mrs. Renee Holzer has been a LMT for over a year and in the health care field, well over 5 years. “Set a standard & work hard in school because that will set you up for success. Use…

Amanda Kinman, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls shares an easy Hairstyle you can do on yourself that is PERFECT for any upcoming date night or better yet, Valentine’s! Day! Check it out & Try it out! Step 1: Start with some light backcombing in the crown & secure into a low…

Get to know Amanda Kinman, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls! Witnessing her eighth-grade experience provided her with the certainty that LJIC was destined to be a part of her future.   We love to showcase our students & this week… you definitely want to take a look at Amanda! Find…

Tips for setting yourself apart from other stylists! By: Theresa Seliger : Licensed Cosmetologist & Assistant Administrator at La’ James International College Cedar Falls. I have always heard that you can “Give a great haircut but if you give poor customer service, don’t expect them to return.” What does that even mean? You can give the best,…