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Top 4 Tips For Hair Models


Hair modeling is simply a cheap way to keep a hairstyle updated for some people. For others, it's a career move. The exposure that working with professional stylists and photographers can provide is a clever way of entering the modeling industry.

Depending on the level you're working at, you may or may not be paid. Sometimes, the other benefits that result are just as appealing as cash. Benefits like...

    working with high profile stylists
    exposure to industry professionals
    high quality photos for your portfolio
    nice bonuses like free hair products or tools

Here are the top 4 tips for getting work as a hair model...

1) Get as much exposure as you can.

Let stylists at your local salons and hair schools know that you're available as a hair model for any hair shows they have coming up. It can't hurt to bring in a small photo of yourself with some contact info included.

A large group of world class hairstylists enter a few prestigious hairstyling competitions throughout each year. Some of them have websites or a web presence of some sort where you can find contact information and send them your photo, etc.

2) Keep your hair long and healthy.

Avoid chemical processes (i.e., coloring, highlighting, straightening). Regular deep conditioning hair treatments are a good idea.

Long hair does tend to be preferred on hair models. Not always, but the majority of the time. Keep this in mind when you're deciding whether to allow a stylist to cut a lot of hair off. If you plan on doing more hair modeling in the future, make an effort to keep it long.

3) Be selective about who you work with.

Projects requiring dramatic hair cutting and coloring techniques can be fun! But not if you're serious about a career in hair modeling. Although you do need to be flexible to get work, look for stylists/photographers who are working on long hair updos, avant garde work (that won't require drastic cutting or colors), or simple styling shoots.

4) Nail those casting calls!

On the more professional side of hair modeling comes the "casting call." In this case, you are one of many beautiful people competing for a position in a project.


Most times, you will be required to fill out an application and provide details on your limitations with respect to cut/color. The more flexible you are, the more likely it is you'll get the job. But be careful not to sacrifice your bread and butter (long healthy hair) for peanuts.

Show some personality. You're more than just your hair. Be approachable, and let your best characteristics shine through.

Have fun with your hair modeling gigs. There's a great energy at trade shows and fashion shoots, surrounded by creative professionals. And if you have an undeveloped talent, it's a great way to stand out and be noticed.

Developing healthy eating habits isn't as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The first principle of a healthy diet is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional contributions.

Secondly, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes—foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol—should make up the bulk of the calories you consume. The rest should come from low-fat dairy products, lean meat and poultry, and fish.

You should also try to maintain a balance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure—that is, don't eat more food than your body can utilize. Otherwise, you will gain weight. The more active you are, therefore, the more you can eat and still maintain this balance.

Following these three basic steps doesn't mean that you have to give up your favorite foods. As long as your overall diet is balanced and rich in nutrients and fiber, there is nothing wrong with an occasional cheeseburger. Just be sure to limit how frequently you eat such foods, and try to eat small portions of them.

You can also view healthy eating as an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods—especially vegetables, whole grains, or fruits—that you don't normally eat. A healthy diet doesn't have to mean eating foods that are bland or unappealing.
The following basic guidelines are what you need to know to construct a healthy diet.

1 Eat plenty of high-fiber foods—that is, fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. These are the "good" carbohydrates—nutritious, filling, and relatively low in calories. They should supply the 20 to 30 grams of dietary fiber you need each day, which slows the absorption of carbohydrates, so there’s less effect on insulin and blood sugar, and provides other health benefits as well. Such foods also provide important vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (plant chemicals essential to good health).

2 Make sure to include green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables—such as broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits. The antioxidants and other nutrients in these foods may help protect against developing certain types of cancer and other diseases. Eat five or more servings a day.

3 Limit your intake of sugary foods, refined-grain products such as white bread, and salty snack foods. Sugar, our No.1 additive, is added to a vast array of foods. Just one daily 12-ounce can of soda (160 calories) can add up to 16 pounds over the course of a year. Many sugary foods are also high in fat, so they’re calorie-dense.
4 Cut down on animal fat. It’s rich in saturated fat, which boosts blood cholesterol levels and has other adverse health effects. Choose lean meats, skinless poultry, and nonfat or low-fat or nonfat dairy products.

5 Cut way down on trans fats, supplied by hydrogenated vegetable oils used in most processed foods in the supermarket and in many fast foods.

6 Eat more fish and nuts, which contain healthy unsaturated fats. Substitute olive or canola oil for butter or stick margarine.

7 Keep portions moderate, especially of high-calorie foods. In recent years serving sizes have ballooned, particularly in restaurants. Choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don’t order supersized anything.

8 Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day. Cholesterol is found only in animal products, such as meats, poultry, dairy products, and egg yolks.
9 Eat a variety of foods. Don't try to fill your nutrient requirements by eating the same foods day in, day out. It is possible that not every essential nutrient has been identified, and so eating a wide assortment of foods helps to ensure that you will get all the necessary nutrients. In addition, this will limit your exposure to any pesticides or toxic substances that may be present in one particular food.

10 Maintain an adequate calcium intake. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Get your calcium from low-fat sources, such as skim milk and low-fat yogurt. If you can't get the optimal amount from foods, take supplements.

11 Try to get your vitamins and minerals from foods, not from supplements. Supplements cannot substitute for a healthy diet, which supplies nutrients and other compounds besides vitamins and minerals. Foods also provide the "synergy" that many nutrients require to be efficiently used in the body.

12 Maintain a desirable weight. Balance energy (calorie) intake with energy output. Exercise and other physical activity are essential.
13 If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. That is one drink a day for women, two a day for men. A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits. Excess alcohol consumption leads to a variety of health problems. And alcoholic beverages can add many calories to your diet without supplying nutrients.

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