About Hair Models

Have someone ever approached you in the grocery store or at a mall to comment on your beautiful hair? She might even ask if she can touch your smooth strands. Or perhaps your family and friends admire the exquisite texture of your tresses. Hair that feels silky and radiates with a unique blend of color can be a hairstylist's dream. Are you ready to transform those locks into an exciting and cutting edge style? Hair modeling might be the right choice for you.

Identification

Hair models can be any size, age, shape, gender and race. Although fashion models must be at least 5'8", this is not a requirement to be a hair model. You just need great hair and must be willing to change it. A hairstylist may choose models in a certain age group. You may be selected to be a hair model if your hair has the texture, length or color that the stylist needs. You must be willing to alter the color, length and texture of your hair. The hairstylist might use strange new colors and hair extensions. You have a greater chance of being hired if you haven't chemically altered your hair with color or a perm. The majority of the time, long hair is highly preferred.
With long hair the styling choices are endless. Many stylists prefer virgin hair, meaning that the hair has not been colored, permed or bleached. Hair that hasn't been chemically altered in a long time can also work well.

Types

There are many kinds of hair models. Some models are used to demonstrate a new haircut or hairstyle to other hairstylists who work in the salon. Often beauty school students seek out hair models for exams and tests. They need a head of hair to perm, trim, cut or color. Some hair models are used in hairstyle magazines. Hairstylists and professional hair artists seek out models to pose in hair shows and exhibitions that showcase their unique skills. Some models are used in instructional videos.

Considerations

If you want to be a hair model, keep your hair in the best possible condition. Your hair should not have split ends or fading color. It should be vibrant and lustrous. Don't color, straighten or highlight it. Don't use excessive heat when you blow-dry your hair. Use deep-conditioning treatments every week. These treatments can be done at home. Simply apply moisturizing product to clean, towel-dried hair and then wrap it in a towel for a half-hour. When you have a casting call, discuss with the stylist the changes that you would like but be flexible. Avoid major changes if you want to do other modeling gigs. If you want to do more modeling, keep your hair as long as possible. If you have a modeling agent, he should be notified of the changes that you want to make.

Benefits

There are some great benefits to being a hair model. You will have a free professional haircut, hairstyle and color. The hairstylist will also straighten your hair. You may work with hairstylists at top salons. You will have contacts with other industry professionals. The exposure may lead to other modeling gigs if you are aspiring to be a professional fashion model. You will work with professional photographers that will give you high-quality digital copies for your portfolio. You could receive expensive hair products or hairstyling tools for free.

Warning

If you are the type of person who is very attached to the color or length of your hair, this is not the right work for you. Avoid being a hair model if you already feel feel sad as a hairstylist trims your split ends. A hair model often has her appearance drastically changed. Some models don't even recognize themselves in the mirror after returning from a modeling gig. Hair models must have an open mind when they receive a modeling gig. You must be willing to have your hair cut, chopped, colored and designed as the hairstylist desires. A hairstylist will experiment with your hair and try out strange new styles. It is best to be prepared for anything. Furthermore, don't expect your wallet to fatten up choosing these gigs. Hair models do not receive large amounts of money.