Customer Reviews

The Perfect Fit

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This book came along for me at the perfect time! Having just joined the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) I needed to get materials on how to go beyond just makeup and skin care (which I already have expertise with).

This book takes a potential new Image Consultant through the wide world of the profession without getting you lost. You're treated to explanations of what the different concentration areas are / could be, an extensive questionnaire that gives you a great starting point for developing your own strengths and identifying areas for focus, and literally takes you by the hand.

I would not be as far along in my own Image Consulting business without this book. It is a resource that I refer to on at least a weekly, sometimes a daily basis.

I've used the book to develop proposals for corporate work (the outline is there in the book); determine what I should charge for my work (guidelines are there in the book for various area, but it doesn't dictate pricing); and an extensive resource list for magazines, organizations and individuals who can further expand your knowledge base.

If you are considering Image Consulting as a career or just want to get more information, Lynne Henderson Marks and Dominique Isbecque have created the Perfect Guide.

Image Consultants have a powerful ability to help individuals become more 'themselves'. I have used this book to expand my own vision for my business and I am a much better representative of Image Consulting and myself as a Consultant after reading (and working through) this book.

This book is a must for anyone considering becoming an image consultant. It is very apparent that the authors have practiced what they are teaching. Every aspect of the image consulting business is covered including resources for necessary training which many authors omit. I have read many books on this subject and this one by far is the most complete. The contents can also transform a "good" image consultant into an "outstanding" image consultant. In summary, this book meets the needs of anyone remotely interested in this business and the "finishing touch" for those who have chosen image consulting as a career. Thanks Lynne and Dominique for sharing your life experiences.

If you're looking for real-world information on starting your own Image Consulting business, this book is a must buy! It doesn't deal with the various makeup lines or color theory, but covers extensively resources, financial planning for your Image Consulting business, writing proposals for Corporate clients, business structure, training and lots more.

Though I'm an experienced Image Consultant and Color Analyst, I found valuable information here to help me take my business to the next level. The section on Corporate proposals was of terrific value to me.

It's an easy read, and will become part of your much-used reference library. Highly recommended!

Dianne M. Daniels
Image & Color Services

I enjoyed this book very much. Gave a complete overview of the Image Consulting industry, as well as ideas for being effective in a potential career as an Image Consultant. Is the best source that I have found as I've been trying to create a new career for myself from consulting I have done in the past.

The Perfect Fit is definitely worth purchasing. I was interested in the business but somehow lost in information. I bought The Perfect Fit and all cleared out for me. It is a well-structured guide! Takes you through all different aspects, comes up with issues that you might have never thought of, and provides alternative solutions. It is probably the best book for those who are new in the profession or are thinking of entering image consulting.

I found this book extremely helpful and informative with advice for setting up my own image consultancy. It was easy to understand and answered most of my questions as well as offering extra advice on where to get more information on similar topics. Well worth the investment. Thanks

Excellent book. Arrived on time and in great shape. This is a must for anyone interested in Image Consulting. I have already utilized these ideas for my business.

I really enjoy the reading. The book gets your mind open to different options for your Image Consulting career.

I would be remiss in my duty to warn by allowing these five star reviews to mislead and deceive innocent parties relying on these reviews.

This book should not have been published. There is nothing of value between page 1 and page 204. The only useful pages are the blank piece of paper that make up pages 205 and 206. The various topics "supposedly" covered are vague and nebulous. If you are planning on relying on any of the topics within for quality direction and guidance you will be disappointed. The "guides" are poorly written and executed. The "reference" pages are written on a fifth grade level and hardly new to anyone with common sense. Everything that was relayed in this book could have been found on the AICI website or on Google.

Spend your money elsewhere.