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  • 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
  • “I don’t fit the casting description, should I still go?” – #ModelTipTuesday #ModelAdvice

    “I don’t fit the casting description, should I still go?” – #ModelTipTuesday #ModelAdvice

    Another #ModelTipTuesday post for ya! These posts will be dedicated to your questions about modeling. If there are any questions you have, send them to me via any of my social media sites, or email me your questions. I will either respond to them directly or respond to you and post the question as a blog post for others to learn from. So, Here I go!

     

    I recently had a comment on one of my posts asking this very question. The reader basically said that there was an audition that she was going to go to but she didn’t fit the height requirement for one of the characters that she was auditioning for. She wondered if she should go…

     

    My advice?

     

    I don’t think she should go or at least audition for an other role where she fits the description.

    The casting directors put out the requirements for the roles or the booking a certain way for a reason. It could be that the clothes for the shoot or show are a certain size or the height of the model has to be a certain height in order to fit into a particular set setup with a model or actor of a complementary height.

    There aren’t too many chances that you not fitting the requirements are going to change the director or the agent’s mind in regards to you winning the role just because you showed up and auditioned for it, simply because its not what the role calls for.

     

    And that’s my 2 cents!

  • The Real Truth About How My Modeling Career Inspired My Business Idea [VIDEO]

    The Real Truth About How My Modeling Career Inspired My Business Idea [VIDEO]

    Hey all!

    It has been since about January since I have blogged but I am back and I have been working hard in that in between time. I PROMISE YOU!!!

    Since I have posted the previous post I was invited to be on TV!

    Thats right!!! I was recently featured on a TV show called Whats on Tap hosted by beer expert extraordinaire, Gary Monterosso and the lovely Kimmy Kocktail. In this episode I talk about how I started my business and how my life as a model was the basis for starting it. I also talk about how my business works and make one of my favorite cocktails, the Remy Marin 1738 Sidecar.

    Please check it out and let me know what you think.

    Don’t forget to leave a thumbs up and share with your friends on social media!

     

    Until my next post!

     

    Alean xoxo