Konjac sponge

Like most of us in the morning, I find the less time faffing about with products the better!
Having spent many years as a model and later as a model agent. I have always been looking out for the best skincare products to suit my needs.

The Konjac Sponge is one such item. I use it to cleanse my face in the morning. Its so simple, yet effective.

I have never seen the point in going through a cleanse and tone ritual in the morning , when all you've done is been in bed! So water and the Konjac Sponge is all you need. This little sponge just needs to be placed under a warm tap, then squeeze out any excess water and apply in small circular movements over face and neck. It is also gently exfoliating- an extra bonus!

They come in a variety of choices to suit every skin type and are 100% vegetable, made from the Konjac plant. I'm currently using the French Pink Clay one.

I find them quick and easy to use, leaving my skin feeling soft and refreshed and ready for my moisturiser. I purchased my one from Fenwicks for £6.99.

www.konjacspongecompany.com

Top Tips For Models

I've been running Needhams Models for over twenty years now and before that I was a model for a long time. So in my opinion these are what a model should take on board. All of these suggestions ensure being rebooked by the client. So, in order...

1. Punctuality!
 Always arrive at least ten minutes prior to a booking. Don't rely  on sat nav timings - they don't take in consideration London traffic jams! Trains get cancelled. You can always go for a coffee if too early.

2. Reliability
Unless really genuine, food poisoning to back out of a booking is my personal worst nightmare- trying to find another model at the last minute! Remember, models are nearly always replaceable, clients are not.

3. Representing your photographs.
Photoshop can be great, but too much can be misleading to clients. The same goes for any physical changes. Always a good idea to let your booker know about changes to hair colour or style, skin,weight, etc. Sorry if this sounds obvious and patronising. But I have had a model turn up on a shoot with a leg in plaster, claiming to the client that I never asked her!

4. Updating your portfolio
There are many models in the industry, so its always good to have that edge on your competition by constantly updating your book. Either by testing or chasing work shots.

5. Being Prepared
A good model turns up with a selection of the required wardrobe that is presentable, and with their make up done, hair clean and styled.
Also, check your destination route the day before.

6. Personality
Don't turn up to a booking moaning about the weather, traffic, partner etc. The client isn't interested. Just be pleasant and professional. A lot of photographers tend to rebook models that they like to be around, and they're not necessarily the most attractive either.

7. Looking Good
Strangely this is the least important on my list, but nonetheless its a given that a model will need to look good and healthy.

A great way to start the day!

The first thing I like to drink in the morning is a glass of Greens Plus Berry Burst. This amazing drink comes in powder form and is full of so many goodies. I just add a few scoops to a glass of water and feel instantly energised and ready to walk my dog Billy. Just in case I'm too busy to make it to the gym that day, a fitness instructor devised a set of exercises for me to do whist walking Billy, and they really work! More about that later.

http://www.greensplus.co.uk