Anyone can become an Image Consultant

What does it take to be an image consultant? What is image consultancy for that matter? How much does it count? What precedence is image given, with respect to an overall personality? These are certain very important questions confronting any individual. Get to know the essence behind them, and you automatically come to understand why such importance is rendered to an image.

What does it take to be a good image consultant, was the question? Attention to aesthetics, focus on basics and a close eye at appearance is all that it takes. You need to know the very basics behind polished talking. The way words are pronounced, the tone in which one’s voice ought to be modulated, how to talk when, when to laugh, when to sport a grin and when to laugh out loud are certain things connected with the talking aspect of an image.

Keeping the spine straight and walking is important. It is a sign of a confident personality, unlike somebody who slouches and gives a very timid impression. Talk less. When you talk, talk loud enough to be audible. Never shout nor be too soft spoken. What you say once should be understandable to the person listening to you.

Hold your glass properly. The image consultant would suggest you take light sips. Gulping drinks down are signs of shabbiness. At the same time, never be too slow in drinking or someone might come and remind you to finish your glass for a second round.

Look people in the eye when you talk. Appear confident. When you look at someone and address someone else, you appear cocky and brash and exude all wrong vibes. Appreciate good humour. Know when to sport a poker face. Think twice before you talk and complete your sentences.

The clothing is equally vital. The image consultant ought to have an eye for tuxedos, business suits, formal dinner jackets, colour, stitching, finishing coughs, cough links, ties, bow ties, collars etc. Footwear is an integral part of this. Black leather, brown leather, leather or without leather etc. are certain important points to ponder. The shoes ought to match the suit. The colours ought to complement each other. Shoes with laces and the ones without them are also a matter of concern.

Hair is a factor important enough to make any image consultant fidget. If not gelled well, we have a big problem in hand. The texture determines how serious a person is about his/her look. For women, it is very important to know whether they feel like wearing it back or tying a bun or having it done in curls or let it hang sideways. Men either prefer having it in spikes, applying gel and combing it backwards or making a clear partition and combing it either way.

Hand and feet ought to be clear. Women wearing stilettos have their toes exposed. Hands always attract attention. The image consultant would always recommend women go through their regular sessions of manicure and pedicure before they show up somewhere. Men too, are advised to ensure they keep their hands clean and remove anything sticking inside their fingernails.

A good image consultant would always pay attention to the most miniscule of aspects. This includes ensuring dust is removed from the eyelashes, eyebrows being threaded well. Patches should not be visible anywhere on the cheeks, and if they are, a good moisturiser or sun scream would be suggested.

Doo all this and you too can excel in this job of guiding other and building good personalities.