CFSTYLE.com understands that the participants of the Meiling Model Boot Camp are having the best of experiences as evidenced by the pictures and the details forthcoming from the event. We hope for continued events like this that are meant to drive the industry forward.
Day Two of the Meiling Model Boot Camp was described as a hairy situation with students receiving instruction from renowned hair stylist Anthony Medina. Anthony’s animated presentation style coupled with his immense knowledge and skill made for a workshop extraordinaire!
Anthony started with the basics of hair care and all were shocked to discover that some of their present hair caring habits were detrimental to their hair! Anthony encouraged students to develop a trusting relationship with their hair stylist but he also empowered them to take control of their hair decisions.Each student was shown simple but effective techniques to enhance their looks and their homework was to experiment with different styles.
The info-packed workshop touched on topics ranging from warnings of carcinogenic hair products, hair styling tools, to keeping informed on new trends through magazines and the internet.The lucky students also were given a surprise gift compliments of Morocan Oil which Anthony said is the new miracle hair product!
After lunch, students were introduced to two special guest speakers who covered perhaps the most important part of the course ‘The business of Modelling’. Stefan Williams, former model and now event coordinator at Inglefield, Ogilvy, Mather Advertising Agency shared his modelling journey and explained the process of models working with advertising agencies. He pointed out the pertinent questions to ask before accepting modelling jobs and emphasized that with contracts, the students must understand what they are reading and get advice before signing anything. He also opened their eyes to other interesting model related jobs such as hosting shows, brand ambassadors, print and television commercials.
The finale speaker of the day was super model Christiane Steele, famous for her commercial alter ego as Digicel’s Lady Blah Blah. Christiane described the gruelling intensity of filming for the commercial and the professionalism needed to get through it. She blew away the myth of modelling being all glamour and fun and impressed upon the students to be true to themselves. Her words of wisdom were “there is a saying that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words don’t ever hurt you. Well, words do hurt you but you must never show it and understand that when people are unkind to you, it is because of their own insecurity”.
Students left the power packed session tired, exhilerated and a head full of new possibilities.
