As the owner of one of the top Makeup, Hair & Styling agencies in Los Angeles, Wright knows of what she speaks. Her artists (such as hair stylist Neeko, makeup artist Melvone Farrell, and wardrobe stylist Catrece Massey) have worked on some of the hottest fashion and celebrity layouts in leading magazines, national print ads, TV shows and feature films.

Inspired by the plight of a young makeup artist unable to find a job in the industry, Wright originally set out to write a 16-page manual that would provide a no-nonsense approach to job hunting and career planning.

What resulted was a comprehensive text and workbook and resource guide that helps aspiring beauty and fashion professionals make good career decisions.


"I wanted artists to be able to begin their journey from a position of strength" says the author.

With tips on how to obtain employment in the industry, an extensive professional listing, a detailed how-to section, a resource guide and inside information from industry professionals, this 400-page guide does just that.

"The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide" explains

––the process of building a strong portfolio;
––facilitating test shoots with photographers;
––the process of finding, evaluating and signing with an agency;
––the book review process and how it works;
––what agencies are looking for;
––securing work with record labels, production companies, photographers and magazines; and ––where to purchase tools to present yourself professionally in this dynamic marketplace.

The Guide also includes more than 40 pages of valuable resources for freelance hair, makeup and fashion stylists.

The Guide shows you how to achieve your goal and how accomplishing specific tasks helps maintain your competitive edge. This one-of-a-kind resource begins with the how-to’s on formulating and implementing your own plan and ends with a written commitment that will ensure a successful journey through the industry’s maze.

Throughout the book, Wright illustrates her professional philosophies with quotes, advice and anecdotes from well known art directors, photographers, fashion editors, record company executives and artists representatives, many who are pictured throughout the book. Each chapter also includes space for notes.

From the beginning, Wright encourages the reader to make very specific choices. In Chapter 1: Getting Started, she provides a synopsis of work assignments the industry professional can expect in a diverse cross-section of venues. Once the reader selects an area of interest, he can then identify what’s available, and who makes the assignment decisions. Wright encourages the reader to identify the industry players who should receive the all-too-important portfolio and promo card. First-year start-up costs also are noted in Chapter 1.

Throughout the rest of The Guide, Wright educates the reader on everything from the importance of acquiring the Tools of the Trade—a portfolio; promo card, free directory listings; magazines; studio services validation; advance checks; and a good credit rating—to using those tools to market ones services.

Wright also gives inside information on choosing the right photographer and a suitable agency, the ins and outs of joining the union, and landing that first job assignment.

For those who prefer to chart their own course as a freelancer, Wright offers advise on how to negotiate the deal, work effectively with vendors, assemble basic HAIR, MAKEUP & FASHION KITS, and other ways to survive the rigors of growing a hair, makeup or styling business.

An extensive GLOSSARY provides industry buzzwords, while the resource section offers a list of vendors that understand respect and service the needs of freelance hair, makeup, fashion styling, costume and photography professionals.

“The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide” is a must-have for anyone interested in this exciting and creative industry. The guide will help beauty professionals set the pace, define the game and change the rules to win!

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The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide

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