In the whirlwind of daily life, finding time for relaxation can feel like a luxury. Between work, errands, and family commitments, our beauty routines come second. Here’s the good news: even busy bees can embrace self-care! This article is packed with 5 quick and effective beauty treatment ideas you can try today that require minimal…

New Year Resolutions are made at the start of every year. There are many different resolutions to make. But don’t make too many that you can’t achieve your list. Here are some beauty ideas to get your New Year started. Change out your mascara Every 3 months your mascara should be replaced. The tube of…

Hydrotherapy, a method that employs water to maintain health and fitness. It is used for rehabilitation, recovery, training and conditioning. WHY HYDROTHERAPY WORKS: Hydrotherapy uses the physical properties of water to achieve successful outcomes. Buoyancy: Creates a weightless environment that alleviates pressure on joints, supports weak muscles & improves balance deficits. Viscosity: Creates resistance Hydrostatic…

By Ms. Wilson : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College East Moline. As the seasons change you might find yourself looking for change as well. Fall is the perfect time of the year for a self-renovation and the best place to start is with your stylist! We always find ourselves desperately browsing Pinterest…

By Emily Winegarden : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Fort Dodge. It’s that time of year where the Holidays seem to fly by and here we are already, October! First up in the run of holiday’s is an industry favorite… the shrieks, shrills & everything spooky about All Hallows’ Eve, aka Halloween!…

What to do when your hair falls out in clumps? Is it a serious issue? In this blog post, we will address the issue of hair loss in clumps and provide valuable insights. Why is my hair falling out in clumps in the shower? “When I wash my hair, it falls out in clumps.”- Hairstylists…

It’s time to introduce our October Student of the Month at our Fort Dodge LJIC campus…. Get to know Sierra Schueneman! Sierra is a 5 Day Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. “My biggest accomplishment so far while in school are the many updos. I love styling hair for big days such…

It’s time to introduce our November Student of the Month at our Cedar Falls LJIC campus…. Get to know Janice Harn! Janice is a 5 Day Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. She is active on campus and is apart of the student ambassadors team. As of now, her graduation date is…

By Melanie Brons : Licensed Cosmetologist & Educator at La’ James International College Des Moines. Depending on who you ask and where you look, research indicates that the cosmetology and beauty industry is a multi-BILLION (with a b) dollar business. It should come as no surprise that women spend lots of money to look good. With…

Ok, so we’ve grown up listening to our parents tell us constantly, “Make your bed!”. But come on, by the time you get home you are basically just jumping right back into the sheets. Why on earth make the bed? Well… Actually… there are a few good reasons. It starts your day off on the…