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:

Haircuts ColorMen MenWomen WomenChildren

Foils/Dimension Texture

Styles Make Up

Haircuts

Long, medium, and short cutsOne length, graduated and

layered cutsCombination cuts

Variety of density and textureFringe

Color

Variety of levels 1-10Variety of tones

Foils/Dimension

Highlights/LowlightsVariety of levels and tonesWeaving and Slicing Effect

FineMedium Strong

DensityLight MediumStrong

TexturePermanent WavesChemical RelaxersReformation Curls

Natural Texture

StylesMake-Up

NightDay

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