Could I become a hand model?

[u/jadder1224]

Hi guys, So I've always had compliments on my hands and nails, but was just wondering whether you would say they're on a level that could be modelled? My nails are fully natural and unpolished, although I do have a mole on each hand.

Many thanks! :)

[u/succubus-witch]

I work in fashion and beauty and can confidently say that you unfortunately aren’t a good candidate for hand modelling. Your natural nails are very impressive though :)

[u/Proud_Parsley_6447 → u/succubus-witch]

Oh, please elaborate? I’m nosey.

[u/succubus-witch → u/Proud_Parsley_6447]

I don’t want to say anything that could upset OP, but generally the hand models that I’ve worked with that are represented by an agent have very elegant and slender fingers, wrists and arms. Alongside straight, well manicured nails, definitely not super long as we have industry specific nail artists on set if length is needed.

[u/Proud_Parsley_6447 → u/succubus-witch]

Huh, interesting. I never really thought about the details like that. I have fingers where coffin is 👩‍🍳 💋 , I wonder. 💭 hmm.. just kidding! 🤭🤭Thanks for the information! Have a good day!

[u/canuck883]

No

[u/MDollarDad]

They’re nice but too girthy/ chunky

[u/Hour-Revolution4150]

Honest answer? No. 

[u/Capable_Box_8785]

Respectfully, no. Most hand models have slender fingers and really short nails. You do have really love hands and nails tho.

[u/Roses_in_the_Rain]

Tbh, I wouldn’t listen too hard to the general public for this. IMO your hands are plenty graceful, don’t knock it until you try it.

[u/Maleficent-Raise-415]

you can do anything u want.

do i think people will be scouting you based on these? probably not

[u/mistressmayhem91]

No. They look for straight fingers, no skin imperfections and short manicured nails.