Published: May 24, 2024
Last updated: August 6, 2026
Interview About Our School
In this interview with Jessica Howe, Director of Social Media at La’ James International College, we discuss some common questions we hear from prospective students about our school. INTERVIEWER: What unique qualities does La James International College offer compared to other beauty schools in the region? JESSICA HOWE: La James International College stands out among…
Published: March 11, 2024
Last updated: September 17, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Become a Massage Therapist in Iowa?
Are you considering a career in massage therapy in Iowa? Becoming a licensed massage therapist takes about 33 weeks. Iowa requires a minimum of 600 hours of training at an accredited school, followed by passing a national licensing exam. The field is growing and career opportunities in health and wellness have never been stronger. Here…
Published: November 28, 2023
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Iowa Cosmetology License: Your Guide to Licensing and Renewal
To get a cosmetology license in Iowa, you must be at least 17 years old, complete 1,550 hours of training at a licensed cosmetology school, pass the NIC licensing exam, and apply through the Iowa Board of Professional Licensure. This guide covers each step in detail, along with renewal requirements. How to Become a Licensed…
Published: August 16, 2023
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Is Cosmetology a Good Career?
Is cosmetology a good career choice? In this post, we鈥檒l break down the pros and cons, discuss the earning potential, and explore the many careers you can pursue with a cosmetology license. Sure, it can be a tough journey, but if you work through the challenges, you鈥檒l find it鈥檚 a rewarding and in-demand career that…
Published: July 31, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
Meet our Students! Katelin from Cedar Rapids
Get to Know our Students! Meet Katelin from our Cedar Rapids Campus 鈥淗i! I鈥檓 Katelin! I鈥檓 27 years old and I attend La James International College in Cedar Rapids for Esthetics. I have a 2-year-old son, Mars, that is my entire world and the reason I am working so hard on building a future for…
Published: July 31, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
Meet our Students! Laine from Cedar Rapids.
Get to Know our Students Meet Laine from our Cedar Rapids Campus 鈥淗i, I am Laine! I came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and got my Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Health and Wellness at Coe College. I am now in school at La鈥� James International College to become an Esthetician. I am falling in love with…
Published: July 31, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
“91亚色 gave me my running shoes…”
Graduate Check-In Meet LaCindra Spears, Licensed Massage Therapist & graduate from La鈥� James International College Davenport. 鈥淗ello,聽my name is LaCindra Spears, LMT.聽 It鈥檚 an honor to be able to say I came out of La鈥� James International College in Davenport, Iowa. I am currently a small business owner with big dreams. I own and operate…
Published: July 31, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
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鈥檓 from Mt Pleasant Iowa! I started cosmetology school in Cedar Falls in August.聽 Some of my favorite services to perform are highlights and hair extensions! I chose cosmetology because I have always had a…
Published: July 31, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
鈥淚 learned very quickly that if you want to be a hairstylist you must commit fully鈥�
Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Lisa Shelburg and I鈥檝e been with KJ & Company for the past 27 years, but I鈥檝e been doing hair and nails for 34 years. Originally, I come from South Dakota and went to school there. I鈥檝e always wanted to do hair and it was a concern of mine…
Published: July 24, 2023
Last updated: August 8, 2023
Graduate Check-ins! Meet Dylana
Time for a Graduate Check-in!聽Meet Dylana, licensed Esthetician and graduate from Davenport! 鈥淚 am currently a Makeup artist at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Bettendorf Iowa. Follow:聽@blo_bettendorf My specialties are very natural and glamorous makeup as well as waxing. I really love to focus on eyebrow waxing as eyebrow鈥檚 really frame the face. I am…
