Pros and Cons of HAIR MODELING
For those of you who don't know HAIR MODELS are models who have their hair styled, colored and/or cut either in front of a live audience, as part of a runway show or for a web or commercial project....or even for a live on-air demo like you might see on QVC.
The hair modeling work out there is increasing! There are new agencies and castings popping up all over the place and that's great news...if you choose to take advantage of the opportunity.
Hair models can make anywhere from $100 (or even just a trade for services) to $2000 and up. The average is usually somewhere around $250-$500 per booking. This may sound like a great way to make extra money but ALL MODELS AND ACTORS SHOULD STOP AND THINK BEFORE THEY ACCEPT A HAIR MODELING JOB. There are a few pro's and con's to run through before you decide if this kind of work is for you!
First: Are you currently a working model/actor?
NO? Great, feel free to proceed.
YES? -------------------->>>>>>
Pros:
Extra Money, Pretty Easy Work, Free Hair Services, New Cut/Color, Can be booked with little to no modeling experience.
Cons:
Style/Color change means you'll need new head shots/portfolio, If you are in the middle of a production a change of hair style could mean termination, If you are with an exclusive agency as a model change of color style could mean termination
Keep in mind NOT all hair modeling jobs require a cut or color. Some are styling only. The degree of change will ALWAYS be discussed with the stylist BEFORE you accept the booking/are considred for the booking. Be honest with what you are willing to do and not do. While the higher degree of change you are willing to endure will most likely increase your odds of booking, keep in mind the long term pro's and con's for yourself. What's the point of making $500 if you have to turn around and spend it the next day to dye your hair back and get extensions?
#MePersonally
I like taking hair modeling jobs. I am never afraid to get my hair colored because my natural color is dark, so if need be I can dye it back with box dye the next day, also I already own high quality hair extensions so I never have an issue with any cut either. My last hair modeling job was about two years ago and it was a very short cut, but in two years my hair has grown back to the original length and I did love the cut while I had it.
So as you can see, it's a decision you have to make for yourself. It's easy $$$, but it's not for everyone. Whatever you decide, good luck and get to work!
Do you have a question about the modeling and/or acting industry?
Email: M2ATALENTMANAGEMENT@GMAIL.COM
Subject: Blog Question
For those of you who don't know HAIR MODELS are models who have their hair styled, colored and/or cut either in front of a live audience, as part of a runway show or for a web or commercial project....or even for a live on-air demo like you might see on QVC.
The hair modeling work out there is increasing! There are new agencies and castings popping up all over the place and that's great news...if you choose to take advantage of the opportunity.
Hair models can make anywhere from $100 (or even just a trade for services) to $2000 and up. The average is usually somewhere around $250-$500 per booking. This may sound like a great way to make extra money but ALL MODELS AND ACTORS SHOULD STOP AND THINK BEFORE THEY ACCEPT A HAIR MODELING JOB. There are a few pro's and con's to run through before you decide if this kind of work is for you!
First: Are you currently a working model/actor?
NO? Great, feel free to proceed.
YES? -------------------->>>>>>
Pros:
Extra Money, Pretty Easy Work, Free Hair Services, New Cut/Color, Can be booked with little to no modeling experience.
Cons:
Style/Color change means you'll need new head shots/portfolio, If you are in the middle of a production a change of hair style could mean termination, If you are with an exclusive agency as a model change of color style could mean termination
Keep in mind NOT all hair modeling jobs require a cut or color. Some are styling only. The degree of change will ALWAYS be discussed with the stylist BEFORE you accept the booking/are considred for the booking. Be honest with what you are willing to do and not do. While the higher degree of change you are willing to endure will most likely increase your odds of booking, keep in mind the long term pro's and con's for yourself. What's the point of making $500 if you have to turn around and spend it the next day to dye your hair back and get extensions?
#MePersonally
I like taking hair modeling jobs. I am never afraid to get my hair colored because my natural color is dark, so if need be I can dye it back with box dye the next day, also I already own high quality hair extensions so I never have an issue with any cut either. My last hair modeling job was about two years ago and it was a very short cut, but in two years my hair has grown back to the original length and I did love the cut while I had it.
So as you can see, it's a decision you have to make for yourself. It's easy $$$, but it's not for everyone. Whatever you decide, good luck and get to work!
Do you have a question about the modeling and/or acting industry?
Email: M2ATALENTMANAGEMENT@GMAIL.COM
Subject: Blog Question
