extensions needed to be the exact colour of my hair colour. I spent four hours at the salon on my second visit

My third visit to the salon was the day of the photo shoot. By the time I arrived at 9:00 am, the photographer, stylist, make-up artist, wardrobe stylist, junior stylists and director were already at the salon. The junior hair stylist first washed my hair and then blow-dried it. The head stylist took over and used a straightening iron on my hair. Before the removable extensions could be placed into my hair line to produce a fringe, make-up had to be applied on my face. I moved to the make-up artist's desk. The application of make-up took a little over an hour to be completed. I then went back to the stylist's area to have the removable extensions placed into my hair line. This is when things became a bit difficult and time consuming. Each removable hair extension needed to be placed correctly on my hair line for it to appear natural. There were about nine pieces of hair extensions that needed to be put into place. The first few extensions were of a different colour of my natural hair colour and then needed to be applied first. Each piece of hair extension needed to have glue on it in order for it to stay in my hair. After the glue was applied to the extension, the extension needed to be held in the correct spot until it dried. After about nine extensions were placed on my scalp and 2 hours later, the extensions needed to be cut in order blend in with my natural hair. The stylist had to be extra careful not to cut my natural hair. So after nearly four hours of preparation, the make-up stylist did a few touch-ups. Lip gloss and powder needed to be reapplied. Next, I went to the wardrobe stylist's area. I had to be very careful not to touch my hair or make-up or I could risk spending more time in the make-up chair. The stylist had already picked out an outfit for me but when I put it

on, it did not fit correctly. We spend about forty- five minutes sorting out a new outfit that did fit well. Just as I thought I would be ready to start the photo shoot, I am informed that there is one girl ahead of me waiting to get shot. I had about half-an- hour to sit still and wait patiently. I was incredible hungry for lunch but waited as I did not want to mess my make-up or clothing.

Finally the photographer called me over to be photographed. The hair and make-up artist stood near me to make sure I looked great. They did some more final touches. The photographer instructed me where to stand. The photographer adjusted the camera lens and lights. It was up to me to make different facial expressions but for this shoot, I was

instructed not to move from my original position. My feet and arms could not change position. I had to be very still even though I was uncomfortable. The hairstylist suggested that I try a new position. She wanted to see my hair in action. I moved my head slowly back and forth to create a floating effect. The photographer liked the idea so I did all types of movements to get my hair in the air. After about forty-five minutes, I was finished. I returned the clothing to the stylist and removed the make-up on my face. The hairstylist removed the hair pieces from my scalp. The junior stylist washed and blow dried my hair. Finally after a long day, the shoot was over and I could go home.

Completely accustomed to life as a model. I started modelling for high-profile clients at a very young age. I was represented by one of the

most famous agencies in the world, Ford Models in New York City. I could always be seen in the popular weekly/monthly catalogues, newspapers, on toy boxes, and even book covers. My face would be seen across the US and sometimes even Europe! Many girls dreamed of the life I lived. Little did they know how much work is really involved in modelling! As a former Ford Model, I have done photo shoots for Toys 'R' Us, Macy's, JC Pennies, Walmart, Target (big companies in the USA), runway, book

covers, toy box covers, commercials, etc. I even worked on big sets for the movies Sleepers (Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro) and Ransom (Mel Gibson). I worked for Ford Models for 12 years. I started modelling at only nine months old after my older brother was discovered by a scout. Typically as a child, after school my mother would drive my siblings and I to New York City for casting and modelling jobs. While other children were playing after school with friends, I was working in New York City. It was exhausting being a child model so when I turned 13 years old, I decided to give it up and move into a more stable teenage life. About ten years later, I went back into the modelling business after I was rediscovered on the streets of London.

For the last year, I have been doing all types of modelling. Many fantastic opportunities have come my way through modelling. Last summer I was flown to five different European countries to do a travel brochure for Topdeck Travel. I even was selected to do a VH1 Pilot with BananaRama. I had the chance to be filmed while hanging out with one the greatest girl bands of the 1980's. I have done photo shoots with top hair dressers and hair salons such as Gary Sunderland, Joshua Altback, Hebe Hair Salon and Earth Hair