“Success is not a given… Take the opportunity while you’re here to become the professional you strive to be.” Today’s teacher tip comes from Ms. Sara Ramler, an Instructor at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Thank you Ms. Ramler for the great advice!

Meet Shadia McCullough, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Davenport. Shadia found that LJIC’s 3 Day Cosmetology program was the perfect fit for her… “I chose LJIC’s 3 Day online Cosmetology program because it was easier for me to continue to work while I furthered my education. While here I have learned so much…

Show off your Holiday Spirit with this cute Christmas Tree inspired design! Today’s #LJIC TuesTorial comes from Staci Cross(Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College in Des Moines). Step 1: Apply 2 coats of your favorite silver shimmer polish. Step 2: Next, use a green nail art pen to create a zig-zag line forming the Christmas Tree. Step…

Kylie Cox is thankful for a great year and is determined to make 2016 even better! This is what winning feels like… Kylie Cox looked down and saw there was a notification on her phone from Instagram. She put down her Xbox controller and took a break from Call of Duty so she could open…

The Holidays are near so why not show off your holiday cheer with these cute Santa inspired nails! Today’s #LJIC TuesTorial comes from Staci Cross (Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College in Des Moines). Step 1: Apply 2 coats of your favorite red polish and allow the nail to dry completely. We chose CND Vinylux Scarlet Letter.  Step 2:…

Meet Staci Cross, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Staci enjoys every opportunity to put her skills into action when working with her clients… “My favorite part of school are the clients! Also getting out on the floor & getting to use what I have learned up to this point…

Is Ciarra Pryor on a mission from God to one day do makeup in Paris? No one knows the grand cosmic plan, but Ciarra is certainly on a fast track to somewhere. Danger. Ciarra Pryor’s old neighborhood on the south side of Chicago was full of it. Life in the city was getting progressively harder…

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…

“You cannot go back and make a new start, but you can start now and make a brand new ending” Today’s teacher tip comes from Mrs. Kelley Monson, a Career Planner at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge. Kelley was a LJIC graduate herself! 30 years ago she graduated from the Cosmetology program. After…

Everyone wants to extend the time between shampooing their hair. Dry shampoo is essential to ensure that hair looks it’s best on day 2 & 3. Dry shampoo also helps to absorb oil at the scalp while giving you the extra boost of volume. Today’s TuesTorial is by Quiana Tucker, a Cosmetology student at La’ James…