| MAKEOVER FOR MALE ATTORNEYS | | | | An extreme makeover will begin by disabusing you of |
| This article explains why male attorneys often need | | | | the mistaken belief that you can get a good haircut |
| an extreme makeover. It also tells you how such a | | | | in a unisex salon or mall. Only a barber can give you |
| makeover can improve your professional image. | | | | the kind of haircut you need. A trained barber knows |
| ATTORNEY IMAGE | | | | how to cut the hair around your ears. He'll also shave |
| Male attorneys almost never consider a male | | | | your neck. Remember, your hair is the first thing |
| makeover or an extreme makeover. This is because | | | | people notice, so a good haircut is essential. An |
| men usually think a makeover is only for women. | | | | experienced image consultant always has a barber he |
| Unfortunately, this common misunderstanding means | | | | can recommend, and the funny thing is you'll probably |
| that most male attorneys are avoiding something | | | | pay the barber less than the person who's cutting |
| that can provide significant advantages for their | | | | your hair now. |
| career. | | | | If your image consultant is giving you evidence-based |
| An extreme makeover is not solely the province of | | | | advice, that is, advice derived from testing what |
| females. Men can use makeovers too, even though | | | | works in a legal setting, then your makeover will also |
| the word has feminine connotations. In fact, the | | | | help you select appropriate suits. You will want to |
| most powerful and influential men are the ones | | | | match your tie to your suit, and, in addition, you'll |
| getting help from image consultants. For example, the | | | | want to select ties that convey the right message. |
| president of the United States, top Hollywood actors, | | | | To a meeting with a blue-collar worker, for example, |
| and successful politicians all get makeovers and use | | | | you'll be advised to wear a rep tie. To a motion |
| image consultants. Why deny yourself the | | | | session before a judge who graduated from an ivy |
| advantages these individuals enjoy? | | | | league school, you'll be advised to wear a polka dot |
| The first step for a male attorney is getting over his | | | | or solid tie, and to avoid the rep like the plague. |
| aversion to the word "makeover." Don't let a mere | | | | Your footwear should consist of wingtips or cap toe |
| word frighten you off! If you consider that James | | | | shoes, nothing else. These inside secrets, known to a |
| Bond had a makeover in Thunderball, and that | | | | handful of top image consultants, will make your |
| Muhammad Ali used to receive makeovers from his | | | | extreme makeover an empowering experience. You |
| trainer, it might help you appreciate the fact that | | | | will emerge feeling that you have inside style secrets |
| using an image consultant is actually something the | | | | that can help you with clients, colleagues, and judges. |
| alpha male does even more than his underlings. | | | | And the fact of the matter is, you really will. |
| MAKEOVER SECRETS FOR MEN | | | | |