Professional Development Portfolio
where can I be and what is it worth to me ? Warm-Up Activity
What you will need to get your portfolio started When you first get started on your portfolio you will need a variety of pictures to showcase. You can start with pictures from hair and fashion magazines and replace them with pictures of your own personal work as you move through school
Tools Three Ring Binder Removable Photo Sleeves Professional Art Paper/Card Stock Glue/Invisible Tape Scissors Hair/Fashion Magazines Note Cards Pen/Markers
Format Pictures need to be large enough to clearly show hair and make-up Clean cut edges Pictures need to be glued/taped on art paper or cardstock paper Clearly written or typed notes on the best ways to create each style or make-up – Include what type of technique was used – The best way to create the style or make-up, tools and products used
Conventional beauty schools Your Portfolio Should Have Clearly Labeled Sections Which Include: HaircutsColor Men Women Children Foils/DimensionTexture StylesMake Up
Haircuts Long, medium, and short cuts One length, graduated and layered cuts Combination cuts Variety of density and texture Fringe
Color Variety of levels 1-10 Variety of tones
Foils/Dimension Highlights/Lowlights Variety of levels and tones Weaving and Slicing Effect Fine Medium Strong Density Light Medium Strong
Texture Permanent Waves Chemical Relaxers Reformation Curls Natural Texture
Styles Make-Up Night Day Age Diversity
Tips Start adding your own personal work Start taking pictures of every cut, color, style, or make-up Be sure to have models sign a release form and keep it in your records Make sure to have photos for future uploading on AvedaPurePartners.com and your portfolio
Start Networking Do you know anyone that takes great photos? Is there a photography school in the area? Can you exchange services or get discounted prices by utilizing these people? Could you team up with a make-up artist and share one model?
Name The Technique
Brainstorm Ideas
Create Your Portfolio