July 31, 2023
Meet our Students! Laine from Cedar Rapids.
Get to Know our Students Meet Laine from our Cedar Rapids Campus “Hi, I am Laine! I came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and got my Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness at Coe College. I am now in school at La’ James International College to become an Esthetician. I am falling in love with…
“LJIC gave me my running shoes…”
Graduate Check-In Meet LaCindra Spears, Licensed Massage Therapist & graduate from La’ James International College Davenport. “Hello, my name is LaCindra Spears, LMT. It’s an honor to be able to say I came out of La’ James International College in Davenport, Iowa. I am currently a small business owner with big dreams. I own and operate…
Meet our Students! Libby from Cedar Falls
Get to Know our Students Meet Libby from our Cedar Falls Campus “Hi everyone! My name is Libby Ensminger and I’m from Mt Pleasant Iowa! I started cosmetology school in Cedar Falls in August. Some of my favorite services to perform are highlights and hair extensions! I chose cosmetology because I have always had a…
“I learned very quickly that if you want to be a hairstylist you must commit fully”
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Lisa Shelburg and I’ve been with KJ & Company for the past 27 years, but I’ve been doing hair and nails for 34 years. Originally, I come from South Dakota and went to school there. I’ve always wanted to do hair and it was a concern of mine…
July 24, 2023
Graduate Check-ins! Meet Dylana
Time for a Graduate Check-in! Meet Dylana, licensed Esthetician and graduate from Davenport! “I am currently a Makeup artist at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Bettendorf Iowa. Follow: @blo_bettendorf My specialties are very natural and glamorous makeup as well as waxing. I really love to focus on eyebrow waxing as eyebrow’s really frame the face. I am…
“Don’t wait until the week of graduation to start finding a job.”
Talking with Industry Professionals Hi, I’m Angie Lashbrook and I am at KJ & Company Salon in Cedar falls, Iowa. We are in a new development in the Industrial Park of Cedar Falls. We’ve got a lot of new businesses around us. There are gyms, there’s physical therapy & a great coffee shop. It’s a…
July 17, 2023
“Nobody is like… ‘ugh… I have to get my hair done today.’ Everyone is like… ‘YAY! I get to get my hair done today!”
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Shawn Bobst. I am the Salon & Wedding Coordinator at KJ & Company, and I’ve been here a little over 2 and a half years. I have done so many different things in the industry. I started working behind the chair, I’ve managed salons, I’ve managed a wholesale…
July 10, 2023
“It’s not just a career it’s a lifestyle”
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Erika Mixdorf. I’ve been in the industry for 23 years now. I am desk coordinator and inventory at KJ & Company for just over 2 years now. Kind of like another one of my coworkers, I’ve seen every avenue under the sun but never left. It’s an environment…
February 14, 2022
Date Night Purse Essentials
It’s date night! Planning the perfect date night involves more than just choosing the right outfit and makeup. It also means being prepared for anything that might come up, which is why having the right items in your purse is essential. Here, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide to date night purse essentials. Top…
February 7, 2022
Beat the Winter Blues
Cold weather and shorter days can really take a toll on us. We know the feeling is only temporary but some days it can feel like warmth is an eternity away. Don’t worry, we’ve got 10 tips to help beat those winter blues and hopefully make it a little easier on us all. 1….