“I’m one hairdresser with the strength of TEN THOUSAND!!!” That’s a quote from Travis Gluesing. Here’s another one… “Hair. I absolutely love hair!” Travis is scheduled to graduate from La’ James International College this month, his future looks bright and for good reason, his enthusiasm and positive attitude is overwhelming. Travis has had great success retaining…

Drastic. It means severe, forceful, strong and with far-reaching effect. Drastic haircuts are new hairstyles that completely change a person’s look. Ever since Jordan Bentley was a small child, she dreamed of doing drastic haircuts as a career. She’ll never forget her first “client”, a model who drove a pink Corvette to Jordan’s imaginary childhood salon….

Looking to protect your hair when applying heat? RUSK Thermal Flat Iron Spray is a great option! Today’s TuesTorial was done by Alex Yocum, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in East Moline. Step 1: Section the hair & spray with RUSK Thermal Flat Iron Spray. Step 2: Begin curling the hair. Before &…

Meet Kaylen Lyord, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in East Moline. Motivation can come from anywhere or anyone. For Kaylen her inspiration to become a Cosmetologist came from someone near & dear to her… “My mom went through the vocation program in high school and then went to La’ James International College after…

Dreams. They’re made up of images, symbols, ideas… there are usually some feelings mixed in too. Sometimes dreams happen while we sleep; the best dreams happen with our eyes wide open. Our goals. Our aspirations. Our visions of what we could be… Sometimes our dreams make sense, but other times, our dreams don’t seem to…

You cannot be successful if you never try… Today’s teacher tip comes from Mrs. Clayton, an instructor at La’ James International College in Fremont. “To be a success in our industry, I believe students should work & live by a quote from John Paul DeJoria: ‘Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t.’ We must go…

With the change of seasons comes change in our skin. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin healthy & balanced! Today’s TuesTorial comes from Ashley Waggoner & Karina Garcia (Cosmetology students at La’ James International College in Fremont.) Step 1: Begin by cleansing your face followed by exfoliation. Exfoliation encourages smoother & brighter skin….

Meet Mindy Jensen, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. Pursuing a career that allows her to be creative & successful is Mindy’s ultimate goal… We asked Mindy, “What was your first day of school like?”: “My first day was awesome! Everybody was nice and friendly. The teachers were very helpful & I…

Dream big. That’s what Cat Vargas is doing. Cat has dreamed of being a cosmetologist ever since her sophomore year in high school “I was doing all the girls’ hair for prom,” she recounts. “I loved doing it all.” After that, she started trimming hair on weekends and family members even trusted her to help on…

Looking to add a little volume to your style? Do you have a hard time keeping that volume throughout the day? Well using the right professional products is always key to getting AND keeping that “just left the salon” look. Today’s TuesTorial comes from Cosmetology students at La’ James International College in Iowa City.  Step 1:…