| Becoming an "Image Consultant" or "Fashion Stylist", a person would generally need to learn the same things. Therefore, we have combined these two types of services into one guide. You will notice the "Image Consultant" and "Fashion Stylist" guides are the same. We have listed them separately for marketing purposes, but we wanted to be certain that you do not accidentally purchase the same guide twice ... |
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Get Paid to Help People Look Fabulous
Get Paid to Help People Look Fabulous
Imagine having an exciting high paying job showing people and companies how to make a fabulous impression. In the FabJob Guide to Become an Image Consultant you will discover:
- How to do image consultations and advise people about: total image makeovers, communication skills, wardrobe, and corporate image
- How to start an image consulting business, price your services, and find clients
- How to select strategic partners such as makeup artists, hair stylists, and cosmetic surgeons
- How to have the polished look and personal style of a professional image consultant
Are you looking for an image consultant?
Article below about image consultants ....
Could You Be an Image Consultant?
You might have seen them while watching TV shows such as Extreme Makeover, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, or What Not to Wear. Or you might have heard that Martha Stewart should have used them to give her advice on how to look sympathetic to a jury.
We
re talking about Image
Consultants, and they have one of the hottest careers today.
Also known by such titles as wardrobe consultant, fashion stylist, or makeover consultant, image consultants are paid to show people how to create a fabulous impression. They might recommend wearing different colors or new styles, go through closets to toss out clothing that isn't working, shop for a new wardrobe, and put together incredible outfits. They might advise a change of hairstyle, makeup, or grooming.
However, image is more than
physical appearance. In addition to how someone looks, we also form
impressions based on how someone talks and behaves. So image consultants may
also advise people on their vocal communication (voice, grammar, vocabulary,
etc.), non-verbal communication (handshakes, posture, eye contact, etc.) and
etiquette
from dining to cell phones.
Most image consultants also develop a network of strategic partners they can refer clients to, such as hair stylists, makeup artists, nutritionists, dentists, personal trainers, plastic surgeons, and voice coaches.
Image consultants offer the kind of advice that can help people land a job, get a promotion, find someone to love, or just feel good about themselves.
It's no wonder they are so well rewarded, typically earning at least $50 per hour advising individuals how to present a better image. A particularly lucrative avenue is presenting training programs for corporations. Image consultants can earn thousands of dollars a day teaching seminars on dressing professionally (including dos and don'ts for casual Fridays), telephone etiquette for customer service staff, communication skills for new supervisors, and other topics.
TIP: If you are one of the rare few who think image doesn't matter, try shopping at a fine store dressed in what you would normally wear to clean your basement or move furniture. Then visit the same store looking well-groomed and wearing your best suit. Chances are the staff will treat you quite differently!The first step to becoming an image consultant is to decide what kind of services you want to offer. You could specialize in wardrobe or fashion consulting, offer advice on communication skills and etiquette, or be a makeover consultant who gives feedback on
the whole package.
The next step is to get some
experience. While there are a variety of books and training programs you can
use to quickly learn the basics, nothing beats hands on experience. Offer
free makeovers for friends and family members who will agree to let you take
before and after
photos. You can then put the photos in a portfolio or on
a web site to help you get paying clients.
There are many types of clients who use the services of image consultants, including: women who want a new look, job-seekers, corporate executives and their spouses, beauty pageant contestants, lawyers and their clients, cancer survivors, television personalities, transgender individuals, politicians, and singles seeking a partner.
It is a great time to get into
the field,
says celebrity image consultant Gloria Starr. A 20 year
industry veteran who has helped shape the image of clients such as Destiny's
Child, 3M, and Celebrity Cruise Lines, she shares expert advice on how to
get started in the
FabJob Guide to Become an Image Consultant
This is the busiest time in my
20-plus years. People are looking for the edge in business,
says Starr.
Presenting themselves for success by dressing well and using appropriate
business and dining skills opens the doors for greater recognition and
success.
Is a career in image consulting right for you?
- Skills that can help you succeed in this career are a strong visual sense as well as excellent communication skills. You must be able to diplomatically tell someone what they need to improve about their appearance.
- Image consulting is a service business so it doesn't require a large investment to get started.
- You can start part-time while working at another job.
- To be credible, you must have a professional image yourself.
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