Hair and Make up in advertising requires an ability to work to deadlines, briefs and budgets. Within this field conveying the directors expectaitons is key. Working, often with teams, demands co-operation and clear thinking professionalism to deliver a perfect result for the client.

The diversity of advertising story boards relies on the creative team to work coherently as a group even if they have been recently introduced. Often before shoots there is little time to study models so an extensive knowledge of varied skin and hair types is essential.