Don’t worry, you can feed the models— just make sure that it fits into a high protein diet! As a professional model, a lot of your work is spent in preparation for auditions and shows. You have to be ready to go in a moment’s notice, so looking your best at all times is a top priority. Here are Amy Sommerville’s top 10 tricks to look and feel your best both on and off the runway.

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5) High protein diet

Stay away from carbs, sodium and sugars. Eggs, fish, chicken, vegetables, nuts and granola are your best friend!

Jump into the Delorean and meet That 80’s Band! We interviewed Valerie Girl and Izzy Furreal, lead guiartists and vocals for That 80’s Band, here’s what they had to say…


Where are you from?

Valerie Girl: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ


Izzy Furreel: St. Louis, but not this timeline..

Can you tell me about your first musical memory?

Valerie Girl: Valerie Girl:My first musical memory is of my cousin Antonio singing Midnight Star’s, “No Parking on the Dance Floor,” in Italian.

Izzy Furreel: Playing air guitar to “Folsom prison blues” when I was 3.


What is the first tape you bought? Where did you listen to it?

Valerie Girl:The first tape I bought was Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet.” I put it in my boom box or walkman and listened to it all over town.

Izzy Furreel: Scotch. In my room. backwards.



How did you get started in That 80’s Band?

Valerie Girl:The other 4 founding members and I sought out to fill a need for people to relive one of the greatest decades in music of all times: the 1980s. Heck, I think we needed to relive the 1980s.

Izzy Furreel: Darth Vader came to me one night and told me to form the band, or he would melt my brain.

What is your most embarrassing moment on stage? How about your most successful?

Valerie Girl: My most embarrassing moment on stage was during a 4th of July “family performance” when I forgot my skirt. Fortunately, it was during the “Time Warp” set from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, so it was somewhat appropriate. I felt naked, nonetheless. My most successful moment was when I played a cow in my church’s Christmas play. Coming from a small town, I was able to study the behavior of cows before stepping into my role, and I felt like during that performance the audience did not see Valerie singing to the baby Jesus, rather, they saw a cow.

Izzy Furreel: The night my pants fell off. Actually, the same night!


If you won the lottery, what would be the first 5 things you would do?

Valerie Girl:1) Resume consciousness 2) Obtain a Financial Advisor 3) Give 10% to charity 4) Buy a lifetime supply of Shaper spray 5) Swap the engine of my Delorean with a turbo, so that it could reach 88 mph for once.

Izzy Furreel: Guitar, Guitar, Marshall amp, Marshall amp, Hairspray.


If you were in the Breakfast Club, which character would you be?

Valerie Girl: Like, I would totally be John Bender’s flannel shirt.

Izzy Furreel: Andy Clark. (football guy)


How has MacGyver inspired your life? What is your best MacGyver moment?

Valerie Girl: MacGyver not only taught me that ordinary objects could get me out of any jam, but also that ABC really is capable of putting out a decent prime time series. My best McGyver moment was in Season 2, in the episode titled, “The Road Not Taken.” The way Mac rescued those orphans really stole my heart.

Izzy Furreel: I once made a…wait. No, that wasn’t me.


ALF: Friend or foe?

Valerie Girl:Friend

Izzy Furreel: He used to be a friend, but I beat him with my guitar, so, foe. I miss him, though.


How do you feel about hover crafts and jetpacks?

Valerie Girl: I am all for them. I think Detroit could totally emerge from Bankruptcy, if someone would bring hover craft and jetpack technology research and manufacturing there.

Izzy Furreel: Hovering is good. Jetpacking is okay, as long as you don’t burn your bum.



How do you approach solving Rubick’s cube? Have you ever successfully solved it? How many times?

Valerie Girl:I don’t. I leave the solving of the Rubik’s cube to Izzy Furreel.

Izzy Furreel:I sneak up on them, then solve them quickly before they can escape. I solve them at gigs.


Ratt or Poison? Why?

Valerie Girl: Well, without Ratt, there would be no Poison, but I have to remain true to my east coast roots and favor Poison.

Izzy Furreel: Poison. Because poison kills rats, but rats cannot kill Poison.


Socks: totally tubular or awesome argyle?

Valerie Girl: Argyle never goes out of style.

Izzy Furreel: Neither.


Formal wear: canadian tuxedo or sultry shoulder pads?

Valerie Girl: Sultry shoulder pads.

Izzy Furreel: I prefer not to be formal.


Best 80’s celeb hair-do?

Valerie Girl: Mike Score from Flock of Seagulls. His hair was art.

Izzy Furreel: Mick Fly.


If you were an item for purchase on a shelf, what would be your sales tagline? What would you cost?

Valerie Girl:You don’t wanna’ know…Or do you? $199.99.

Izzy Furreel: This is, or is not, that which may or may not be real. $9.00..


If you could jump into the delorean and meet one person anywhere in time, who would it be? Why?

Valerie Girl: I would like to meet myself in junior high so I could tell me not to get that spiral perm.

Izzy Furreel: Jesus. Because he IS furreel.

Typically on a shoot, there is a hair and makeup stylist on set to take care of how you look on camera. It’s their job to know what direction to take your look, whether that is a very natural style or taking it to a more bold, edgy-editorial feel. In some cases though, there may not be anyone there to take care of the hair and makeup and you may be asked to arrive “hair & makeup” ready…

There are three basic makeup looks…


Natural (aka Camera Natural): A simple day look. The skin tone should be evened out while the eyes can be enhanced with soft neutral colors. Lip colors are typically nude and a soft blush color should be used to enhance the cheek bones.

Professional: A slightly more dramatic day look that you would see on a business professional. This is very similar to the natural look, but the eyes are more defined with shadows and liners. It is important to keep the look soft by using neutral colors. Lips can have a “pop” of color (e.g. mauve or rose nude colors), but nothing too bright.

Glamour: A little bit more dramatic all around. This is a night time look, where you can be more heavy handed with the makeup. This look includes darker, more defined eyes and lashes. Shadows can be deepened and bolder, and brighter colors can be used on the lips.

In general, it is important to always keep your color choices on the neutral side. Avoid shimmery products or products with glitters. If you are asked to come “ready” and you are not sure which look to use, the best option is to come with the natural look and be sure to bring your personal makeup along with you; it is easier to add makeup then to take it away.


Now onto hair…

On camera hairstyles can vary greatly depending on the client’s wishes. If they are asking you to come with your hair “ready” they should offer some guidance as to what they want. Sometimes they will ask for you to come with your hair styled in the way it is shown in one of your headshots or they may provide a photograph. If you went on an audition, they may ask for your hair to be the same way for the day of the job.

Always lean towards less products (e.g. hair sprays, gels and mousse) when styling your hair for on camera. Hair that is has too much product in it can be difficult to work with on set if asked to change the style from one look to another. Rather bring a few product options with you to use if needed. If you ever have any questions or concerns always consult your agent.

*For more hair tips, check out our Quick Hair Tips From Valerie Brown

Chlorine have you green?

Shampoo your hair with a combination of clarifying shampoo and lemon juice. Wrap in a warm towel (heat it in the dryer) and leave on for 15 minutes. Repeat if necessary.


Flat/limp hair?


Spray sea salt spray on the roots of your hair (dry or wet) then blast with your blow dryer.


TOP SEA SALT SPRAYS:

Tigi Catwalk Session Series Sea Salt Spray Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray 

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Dry locs?
Turn your water temperature down! HOT WATER DEPLETES your hair of it’s moisture. Shampoo your hair with warm water. Apply conditioner, comb through, and toss up in a clip. While you shower, the steam will help open up the cuticle and allow the conditioner to penetrate the cuticle. When you’re finished, rinse your hair with warm water (cool water is better). Cool water seals the cuticle and locks in moisture.