June 7, 2011
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Here are some pieces of advice on how to put together your portfolio, what to say during your interview, what to bring and what to wear, plus where to look for salon jobs.
Keywords: career handbook creating a portfolio finding a job newbie salon uniforms
May 12, 2011
| Encyclopedia
A portfolio is a collection of photos of your work to show prospective employers or agencies.
Keywords: creating a portfolio marketing/promotions
April 1, 2010
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You don’t have to live in a fashion mecca like New York City to find opportunities to have your best nail styles featured in a professional photo shoot. Take a page from the (ever-growing) book of Joy Yavenue, who enhances her nail art print and web portfolios by partnering with area entrepreneurs.
Keywords: creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots nails and fashion photographing nails professional image
September 1, 2009
| Article
From getting initial experience and photos to selling yourself at an appointment with an agent, this is a handy how-to guide for finding an agent for freelance manicuring work.
Keywords: celebrities creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots fashion nails and fashion
May 1, 2009
| Article
Clients of Illusions Nail Salon in Johnson City, Tenn., get an eyeful when they walk into the salon. Owners Thomasina Alexander and Wendy Allen have decorated the space with a Nail Art Wall of Fame, a framed, regularly updated assortment of 12 of their artistic creations.
Keywords: creating a portfolio marketing/promotions nail art photographing nails promoting your services
September 25, 2008
| News
A salon owner who frequently works behind the scenes at photo shoots, Maisie Dunbar recommends modelmayhem.com — a site geared for models and photographers.
Keywords: creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots models
May 1, 2008
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For many techs, taking pictures of your work allows you to create portfolios for your clients, advertise themselves on Internet sites like MySpace, or share your work with peers on forums and websites. Here are some tips from techs who have made a habit of photographing nails.
Keywords: creating a portfolio nail art photographing nails
March 1, 2008
| Article
Digital frames can store hundreds of nail art photos, run a clear, continual slideshow of your work, and some can even organize pictures into themed albums and show video clips.
Keywords: business tools creating a portfolio nail art
November 1, 2005
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When looking for a new employee, or even a booth renter, salon owners seek professionalism — and a well-crafted resume or portfolio is one way to demonstrate this. If you have wondered how to put together a cover letter, resume, or portfolio, wonder no more. Here is the information you need to get you started.
Keywords: creating a portfolio finding a job interview skills
September 1, 2004
| Article
Doing photo shoots in your salon — nail style shots, salon interior shots, or service shots — will help you develop a portfolio to show off to both clients and editors. Learn from the pros how to hire a photographer, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what to expect at the end of the day.
Keywords: creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots photographing nails
February 1, 1995
| Article
Her career path led her from grocery store clerk to nail technician to a member of CND's photo shoot team. Advice for others who are interested in having their nail work photographed.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes CND creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots photographing nails
