La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology appears in our directory of 8 accredited beauty schools for Iowa, built from official US Department of Education data. La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is the only school on file in Mason City for Iowa.
| Address | 24 Second St NE, Mason City, IA 50401-3308 |
| Phone | (641) 424-2161 |
| Website | www.lajames.edu/ |
| State | All schools in Iowa |
Hours required to work in Iowa: 1550
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology |
| Iowa cosmetology hours | 1,550 hours |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward Iowa license) |
Your Path from La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
If you are planning to enroll at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology currently offers. Iowa cosmetology licensing requires 1,550 hours of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the Iowa school directory.
Iowa requires 1,550 hours for licensure. Before enrolling at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology, review the Iowa cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for Iowa, and browse cosmetology training in Iowa.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for Iowa, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology in Mason City likely focuses on cosmetology. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
Iowa generally requires 1,550 hours of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Iowa cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology or another accredited Iowa program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,550 hours Iowa requires. See the online cosmetology course for Iowa.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.