Practice your best Blue Steel because, thanks to several top salons, you can receive a free cropped coiff simply for pimping out your looks for a bit. Yes, you too can be a hair model! I’ve been doing the hair modeling thing for a few years now, and it’s the perfect way to get a free professional cut and color that would normally suck your wallet dry.
How it works: The would-be-model heads to one of the pre-arranged model calls at the salon. A stylist consults with you on what you would like done and then snaps your picture. Depending on the salon, the could schedule you right away or it might be a bit before they call. Don’t be afraid to call and check yourself; these salons are notoriously disorganized when it comes to arranging model schedules. On your call day, you most likely will have to get to the salon very early. Once you are made up, you’ll consult with your stylist and then he or she will cut your hair in front of a class of eager beauty students. You’ll have to stick around for a few minutes at the end of class for the students to ogle you. Never has objectification looked this good!
Keep in mind that the salons will want to try out their latest looks, so be a bit daring for once! “Just a trim” will not land you a gig. And with such a pro doing your hair, why be boring?
The following salons offer hair modeling gigs (all welcome men and women):
Tigi Academy: This is where I go. Hip London-based salon with an outpost school in NYC. Makers of the Bedhead products, this salon is f-u-n-k-y, so expect some element of rockstar to come out in your ‘do. Berry, the colorist, elevates dying hair to an art form. Model calls 6-7pm Friday nights. Located at 673 Madison Ave at 61st Street, 2nd Floor. (212)702-9771(ext.13)
Aveda Academy: Less funky, but still cool. Affiliated with the Aveda line of products, so think naturals. Model call every Wednesday and Thursday noon-1pm and 6-7pm. Located at 20 Vandam Street between Sixth Ave. and Varick. 212-524-2424
bumble & bumble: Stylish staple with classes in their latest looks. Differs from the above in that their students cut your hair rather than the employed stylists. Classes are usually in a specific cut. Model calls on Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm. Located at 415 West 13th Street, 6th Floor. 1.866.7BUMBLE.
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Thanks for the call out! I’m all about helping people do fabulous things and get FABULOUS hair!
Thanks for the tip!! I’m in desperate need of a haircut and I’ve always dreamed of being a platinum blond. I’ll definitely try these places, now when you say “model” this refers only to hair right? (or you actually have to be 6 foot tall and 100 lbs?).
You definitely don’t have to be modelesque to be a hair model. Heck, I’m 5′3″ and won’t be walking runways any time soon! You just have to have good hair and be up for something fun and different.
Practice makes us perfect. Follow the tips given by this post to get change in making new things on you face.
I’m definitely interested in doing this. Do you just show up to the model calls or do you need to make an appointment?
So, I’m def. not a model, but I happen to have great hair (I’m actually stopped frequently and told that, otherwise I wouldn’t think twice about it.)
I’ve been rejected by B&B, as well as TiGi- “they don’t work with my kind of hair …” Which I guess is a blessing in disguise?
My hair is a the tip of my lower back, and is in need of a little style change, and def. a cut. It’s very thick, naturally wavy, and pretty healthy (I’ve never colored it.)
Any places that might be good to try out as a hair model??
Thanks to all!!