Tag: Model (Job Title)

  • Black Models and “Professional” Hair

    Black Models and “Professional” Hair

    Black models hair is so unique and versatile. One of my most Frequently Asked Questions is, How should I wear my hair to a Casting?

    More specifically, I get that question from Black aspiring models the most.

    So how should you wear it to a casting…Its a simple answer really.

    Wear it HOWEVER you want, just make sure it is out of your face.
    In essence:

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    If you have a huge afro…wear it (as long as its out of your face)
    If you have a lace front…wear it (As long as its out of your face AND looks natural)
    If you have a weave…wear it (As long as its out of your face)
    If you have a relaxer…wear it (as long as its out of your face)

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    …see where I’m going with this?

    You can wear your hair out, up, down, and swirled around town. Just make sure it is out of your face.

    BUT

    Be prepared to possibly be told that they will want to style your hair differently to fit the look for the booking. If its something your aren’t comfortable with, be professional and say “thank you for your time” and politely decline.

    Then move on to the next gig.

    Want to know if you should wear braids to a casting?
    Check out my post about braids.

    Alean Elston, Model, various hair styles and focused on black models hair
  • Do You Need Professional Pictures to Start a Modeling Career? #modeltip #modeladvice

    Do You Need Professional Pictures to Start a Modeling Career? #modeltip #modeladvice

    One of my blog readers had a really good question about starting off as a model. On my blog post – 3 Resaons You Didn’t Book That Modeling Gig (https://aleanelston.com/ae/2012/03/02/3-reasons-why-you-didnt-book-that-modeling-gig-modeltip-modeladvice/) Amanda asks what are you supposed to do if you don’t have any professional pictures to submit in order to start getting work? Check out the post and the comment to see the advice I gave her, and if you have more to add to this subject, please comment and discuss below.

     

    BTW please excuse brevity this video, I’ve been playing catch up with my blogging/vlogging and in my haste to make this vid, I’m not wearing any makeup 😛
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