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Types of services and costs

The virtual makeover strategy is an easy way for you to have access to an image consultant if you are living in a rural area or if you just aren't ready to take the leap with the full-blown expert services. This is a more relaxed way to modify your hair, makeup techniques, and wardrobe. These types of services can offer everything one would need for a comprehensive head-to-toe makeover, from personalized style tips to links for websites that offer clothing options that best complement your figure. They can send photographs of dos and don'ts and much more.

One of the questions you might ask is how much does it cost? Like most services, it really depends on the area in which you reside. Bigger cities warrant higher prices. Most consultants offer a complimentary phone consultation so that way you know exactly what they will be providing for you. You can purchase bundle packages or individual services. Usually, services are billed at an hourly rate while seminars and classes provided are generally charged per event. Although most image consultants charge by the hour, there is no set time for generating a personalized image. Most consultants will tailor their services to fit the client's needs. Some clients may only require one service while others may opt for multiple of the services offered.

Why you need an image consultant

When do I need an image consultant? It might not be "correct" and whether we like it or not, unfortunately people do judge a book by its cover and your appearance directly influences your credibility and the perception others may have of you. Sprucing up your style can also have immediate impacts on the way you carry yourself and your body language. Those skills can come in handy when you are job hunting or looking to jump into the world of dating.

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You might consider hiring an image consultant if you are a new professional, looking for a promotion at work, are a politician, media personality, or professional speaker. For people who are particularly petite or tall, it can be difficult to find clothing that fits. Sometimes people on either extreme of the height scale, understandably, can have awkward or clumsy body language because they have been living for so long attempting to accommodate average-sized people. Tall people, for example, tend to try to make themselves appear smaller when around someone of average height. If you are an individual who fits into the full-figured or big and tall clothing category, you might have a difficult time finding items that flatter your body and would benefit from an image expert.

In an aggressive corporate world and even in our day-to-day life (the dating realm, for example) situations often require more than a noteworthy smile to be considered. You are your own walking business card. Your personality, confidence, and appearance are your personal brand. Your entire package will help you stand out from the rest. Think of it this way: if you see a beautiful dress on display in a store window, the way the dress is presented to customers is a big part of the appeal. It's on display, meant to grab your attention. Just like a well-dressed person is on display to garner the right kind of attention.

Sure, there are some misleading and deceptive people out there that claim to offer image consulting services, but the truth is these types of devious people exist in all professions (contractors, lawyers, etc.), but most are not.

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Wrap-up

Now that you have a broader understanding of what a legitimate consultant can offer you and what to ask during the consultation process, you can take the tips and advice given in this article and use it to find someone who truly has your best interests at heart. Make sure they agree that you two work together as a team to achieve your best look. Make sure they explain what their credentials entail. Can they provide genuine testimonials from real clients or provide impressive before-and-after photos?

Most importantly, make sure you feel comfortable with this person because this can be a very personal experience. You should feel comfortable and at ease around them so that you can openly discuss what it is about your image that you would like to change and why.

Once you have used this article to find someone you are pleased with and have discussed what you are looking for and what you are not comfortable with, get excited! Now it is time to give yourself over to this remarkable, life-changing process and trust that together you will accomplish what you have both set out to do so you can reap the unlimited, positive mental and emotional effects this will provide for you. You will be so thrilled that you did it!

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