How to Become A Professional Hand Model

Beautiful hands can actually pay you! Hand modeling is a serious profession. It might not be as easy as you would think to become one. Modeling agencies are very skeptical and picky when it comes to hand models. Here are some excellent tips and advice for getting a head start in hand modeling.

Instructions

1. 

   Evaluate your hands. Yes, your mother or spouse might think you beautiful hands, but that doesn't mean the world does.

   Most hand model agencies look for specific features in hands. An even skin tone and complexion, even and well maintained nails, straight fingers and neat cuticles are always best.

   Birthmarks, freckles, moles, scars, crooked fingers, and irregularly shaped nails will severely limit your progress.

2. Take care of your hands and nails. Just because your hands seem healthy, doesn't mean they will stay that way forever. Visit a manicurist regularly, maintain a proper diet as well as drink lots of water to help skin tone. Take proper vitamins to help nails look beautiful, strong, and healthy. Moisturize your hands on a regular basis. Try to avoid scratching, burning, or creating any marks on your hands.

3. 

   Create a profile and portfolio. You should start off my taking your own photographs. A high-end digital camera will work just as well as a professional photographer without the costs.

   Start off with normal, simple, and clear poses. Take a look at magazine photos to get an idea of the type of poses you want to make. Include a straight on shot of the back of your hands and the palms of your hands. As well as at least one snap shot of your face. (Yes, they might want to show your face as well!).

4. The next step would be to contact small and larger modeling agencies. You should be honest and up-front with the agencies and express your goals to become a hand model. Set up an interview and bring your portfolio with you. Be persistent and keep reaching for a call back.

   Eventually, you will get a call back for an interview. Make sure you are dressed professionally and that your hands look amazing! Good luck!

Tips & Warnings

• Try new poses that you thought up. Most agencies will find it unique and interesting.

• Don't give up after the first let down. Keep trying!