Preparing Your Hair for a Model Portfolio Photo Session

Now that you've booked your model portfolioIf you have a large nose and want it to be less
session you are completely ready for your specialnoticible you may want to use a fuller hairstyle or
day. Right?adjust by giving the crown an upswept look. This will
Well, not quite ...take attention away from the nose.
What do you do about your hair?For facial features that have a sharp or angular look
Hair Styling Tips for Female Model PhotographyUse lots of curls and waves to dull your chiseled
Look Your Best by Styling Your Hair to fit Your Facialcheeks. Also works well for your nose and jaw if
Featuresthey are too sharp.
You can style your hair in many different ways butMany of today's top models have a low forehead.
for your model photography session you'll want toCan you make yours lower before going to your
make sure your hair suits your facial features and willphoto session?
look great in your pictures.If you are like the millions of women who have high
If you wear your hair short for instance, there areforeheads, a simple solution is to lower it by brushing
many short hair styles for women.your hair in bangs. This will give balance to your face
SIDEBAR: I don't reccommend that you have yourand the appearences of that "model" look.
hair cut at much of a varience before coming to yourWhat if my chin is square or too strong? Now what?
model portfolio session because most teens andIf you have a square chin and want it to be less
women do not especially like the way their hair looksnoticible you may want to use a fuller hairstyle at the
when they first leave the stylist.crown. Now your chin will not be the focal point of
It is best to leave your hair the way you normallythe photos.
wear it with maybe a little variation to enhance yourMy problem is not a strong chin; it's a narrow chin.
facial features (shown below).Anything I can do?
With that said, if you wear your hair long, you canYes, this is easy to correct! Just wear your hair
choose from long and frizzed hair styles, wear itlonger and style it with a fuller look at the chin to
curled, layered or braided if you prefer. Just use yourround out the chin and face.
imagination and think outside the box. But, keep inMy model portfolio session is tomorrow! What can I
mind that you still want to look like yourself in yourdo about my low forehead?
glamour or fashion photos, not someone else.Again, no worries. Just style and create a fullness at
The shape of each person's face is somewhatthe crown and use straight lines so that you lengthen
different. Some women have round faces, someyour facial features. You will look absolutely gorgeous
faces are thin, some are angular in shape and somein your model pictures!
faces have softer features which means that you willJust take a good look in the mirror and go over each
want to use the facial features you have to get theof these tips for the best results when you go for
most out of your look for your modeling pictures.your modeling portfolio session. You will look better
I hope the information presented so far has beenthan you could ever imagine and, with Bob at the
useful. You might also want to consider the followingcamera you will look like a million bucks in your model
before strolling off to your model portfolioportfolio will be one you will be proud to show! You'll
appointment:have stunning, sexy photos to leave with model
Now for the real nitty gritty. The way you style youragents and potential clients and you can use most of
hair can help to enhance or take away some of yourthese hair tips in your everyday makeup routine.
facial features.If you've picked some pointers about hair styles for
Here are a few hair styling tips to help you decidefemale model photography that you can put into
how to wear your hair for your fashion modelaction, then by all means, do so. You won't really be
session ...able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge
For a Rounded Faceabout professional hair styling for female photography
You can slim down your round face and make itif you don't use it.
appear longer by adding a part on the side of yourThat's the latest from the hair styling authorities and
hair. If you are a little overweight or a plus size modelBob Pardue Photography. Once you're familiar with
this will also make your face look slimmer.these ideas, you'll be ready to move to the next
For a Face that is Too Thinlevel....
If your face is too thin you can add curls or fullnessI know you will be excited and geared up the night
on each side of the face. This will give your face abefore the model shoot but one final tip is to be sure
wider appearance.to get plenty of rest. Go to bed early even if you
Is your nose a little larger than you would like fordon't feel you can sleep. The rest will do you good
your profesional model photos? No problem-justand you'll be more refreshed the day of your photo
make it smaller!session.