Often, people tend to take care of their face and bodies more so than their feet. As a model, your hands and feet are a vital aspect and one that should receive more care and attention – especially if you are a foot and hand model. Ramp models’ feet are usually eye-level at fashion shows, so your feet are very obvious to the audience.

The condition of your hands and feet depending upon the amount of care that you give them. Hands are prone to early wrinkling as this skin, although thick and tough on the palm, is soft and thin on the back of the hand. Hand and foot models are expected to have soft, supple hands and feet with nails that have a slight pink tint and the right amount of curve.

A Manicure in 10 Minutes
Weekly manicures and pedicures are a must and can be done at home or in a salon. Soak your hands or feet in warm water, and then push back the cuticles with an orange stick. Make sure that you clean underneath your nails too. An exfoliating scrub can be used to remove dead skin and soften the underlying skin.

Dry your hands or feet well and massage cuticle oil into your cuticles and good quality moisturiser into the hands or feet afterwards. If your feet are extremely dry, slip a plastic bag over the creamed feet and wrap it in a towel to keep them warm for at least 20 minutes. You can then remove the towel and plastic bag and massage the remaining cream into your feet.

If you apply nail varnish, remember to remove the excess oil off the nail before applying the polish. Then, once it is dry, you can massage a cuticle oil in afterwards.

Always ensure to remove rough skin, keep your nails neatly trimmed and your hands and feet well-moisturised, and wear socks with closed shoes. This will ensure that your hands and feet always look their best and that you are never caught unprepared.

The Circle Model Management is a boutique model agency in Cape Town, South Africa. Our portfolio of world-class local and international models is what makes us the preferred model agency in Cape Town. Circle Models take pride in looking their best at all times and are very particular about their beauty regime. To find out more about our Modelling Agency or become a model, please visit our website for further information.

As a model, you need to take as much care of your hair as you do the rest of your body. Unfortunately, using chemicals when colouring your hair or the frequent use of hairdryers, curling tongs, flat irons, and the like can contribute to damaged hair that a model cannot afford in their career. Therefore, we have put together some essential tips on how best to care for and maintain those healthy locks.

A professional product is always recommended over a shelf product and obtainable from your salon. Your stylist should be able to advise you on your type of hair and the products you should use. For example, a person with oily hair should never use a product made for dry hair, as it could aggravate the existing problem.

A professional stylist is your best friend! Their training will allow them to cut, colour and style your hair according to your facial structure and skin tone. A professional will also be able to advise you on any hair or scalp problems, such as dandruff. It is recommended that you visit the salon every six to eight weeks to keep your hair in tip-top condition.

The Circle Model Management is a boutique model agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. Our portfolio of world-class local and international models is what makes us the preferred model agency in Cape Town.

The Circle Models' client list extends to many of the worlds most influential brands, having worked on campaigns for Cartier, Issey Miyake, Coach, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and prestigious publications like Vogue, Vogue Hommes, L’Officiel, ID, Elle, Marie Claire and GQ.

The model agency was established in Cape Town in 2007 by Paul Coetzee and Janez Vermeiren, both having worked internationally and locally as models for 10 years before identifying a gap in the Cape Town market for an exclusive, top tier agency specializing in comprehensive management. This extended from the scouting process to development and placement in the major international markets including Paris, Milan, New York and London.

Setting our model agency apart has always been our driving passion to understanding our models needs, and while providing a family nurturing environment in which in the our models can thrive.

We represent men and women, both local and international models in the fashion and commercial markets. Circle Models take pride in looking their best at all times and are very particular about their beauty regime. To find out more about our Modelling Agency or become a model, please visit our website for further information.

It is not easy for models to promote themselves if they do not have an agent. Modelling agencies have the expertise to market you and the relationships and connections with companies looking for models.

Before choosing a modelling agency, it is crucial to do some research. Many scam agencies will attempt to con you and other less reputable ones that will put your personal safety at risk.

To find a legitimate agency, you should request the agents to provide you with professional references from their clients. You can start by searching for “modelling agency in Cape Town” or your closest city, as an example. Once you find a list of agencies, check their online profiles and online reviews about them.

A reputable modelling agency will help you to build and manage your career. They will help you develop your look, skills and natural talents. They will also help you to prepare proper modelling material for your specific market. They should be able to evaluate your potential, have an in-depth knowledge of the best market for your look, the contacts who would be interested in using your look and skills.

In addition, they should have a booking service. This booking service should have a formal office that can be visited with a manned phone line to take bookings. The booking service should also keep in touch with their clients, update them with head sheets and composites of their talent to advertise their models and be on the lookout for new clients who need to hire a model. A professional booking service will also book time for their models to work, provide directions and ensure that their models show up on time. They should handle all invoicing and payments, as well as any compliments or complaints.

Agencies generally charge anywhere between 15% and 33% for these professional services. Some agencies will work on exclusive contracts, which ties you to one agency only, so you need to be sure that they will find regular work for you. They will get commission on the work you do – whether you find it yourself or through them. Other agencies use a non-exclusive contract which only entitles them to earn commission on your work if they find the work for you. If you find your own work, then you do not need to pay them anything. This also allows you to work for more than one agency. However, you may not experience the same quality of service from a non-exclusive contract.

The third option is a Mother Agency contract. This type of contract is used when an agency acknowledges that there is not enough local work for you, so they loan you out to a top modelling agency that pays them a commission on your work. This is an attractive option if the Mother Agency puts in the effort to mobilise your career and earnings.

Finding the perfect modelling agency may be daunting but is well worth the effort and time. You may initially experience some trial and error, but this is normal. The Circle Model Management is a reputable model agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, and was established in 2007. Circle Model Management represents men and women, both local and international, in the fashion and commercial markets.