Expert: Kitty Kavey - 5/22/2007

Question
I would like to be a professional hair model, but I don't know how to go about starting. I need websites, or addresses to figure out how I can accomplish this goal of mine. Please help me if you can.  

Answer
Generally, you can look in hair magazines, classifieds and sites like Craigslist to find ads looking for hair show models.  Occasionally, a modeling agency will book a model on a hair job - particularly if it's a print ad or commercial for a styling/coloring product/line or shampoo/conditioner.  You could consider signing with a fashion or commercial print agency if you were willing to do other types of modeling as well - otherwise you may have to find work on your own.  Keep in mind that many hair shows do not actually pay the model, but rather give them a free haircut/color in exchange for their time.  Same thing with the hair demonstration models who you'll often see in salon and hair styling magazines.  Certainly if you have a specific magazine, salon, stylist or product you want to work for, you can contact them directly to find out when they next might need a hair model, and tell them that you are interested.  
Good luck to you,
~Kitty