Interview with Courtney Jean Cupcake — Artist, Model, Hairstylist, Adventurer

Courtney Jean Cupcake is a 26-year old model residing in Santa Cruz, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Denver, Colorado. I graduated High School early to become a hairstylist and had my hair license by the time I was 18. By 19 I was running my own business behind the hairdressing chair, acquired some make-up skills and also started venturing into modeling and photography.

I sold most of my possessions when I turned 24, took what I could fit in my car plus my best friend and doggie Lulu and drove across country to surf California. Explored and met some interesting people, saw amazing places mostly in NorCal.

I now reside in Santa Cruz CA, do hair, listen to good music, create art and surf. Feels good. I hope to share a lot of my adventures, art and insight; as well as network and collaborate. Thank you for stopping by!.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I started because I’m a hairstylist, which I have been for almost 6 years. I got thrown into all sorts of fun activities like fashion, show hair and make up as well as photo shoots. On multiple occasions I had been approached by photographers and so I started doing a shoot here and there. Then I just found a couple I really liked to work with and we would shoot and work on things.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I’m always coming up with ideas. I really like anything abstract. I would love to be featured in or on one of the popular tattoo mags and a couple photographers that stick out to me right now would be HugoV and KatAttack. I would love to get an agent. Also I love surfing, that’s huge for me so excelling in that will keep me a happy Courtney.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I’m just flew out to Colorado to do a calendar for my tattoo artists shop, plus a shoot with one of my favorite photographers Radek Hruby and while out there I will be doing hair. I have been traveling a lot lately though so when I get back I’m going to chill for a while.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Take care of yourself. Do trades. Pay very good attention to hair and make up. Also your hands, pointing your feet and looking tall… Ummm heels are amazing and if you’re thinner it’s good to push your booty out and shoulders back. Fake eyelashes are the best!

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Forgetting to shave my armpits… But that can be photoshopped ha.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

It would be rad if the industry started focusing on not only beautiful people but people that actually have a story or stand for something aside from selling themselves. I feel like most of the people trying to do what I do are very vain and don’t spend much time aside from themselves and don’t utilize the gift for the bigger picture.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love food. But I also love working out, surfing, skating, hiking. If I work out I usually do lower body cause I want a big booty and I do enough upper with surfing. HIIT training or tabata is awesome. I used to do a ton of yoga but I need to get back into that. With hair and skin I try and stay organic and natural, I love coconut oil and shea butter.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love grilled cheese, all kinds of grilled cheese. I could eat it everyday.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would be more aware of how much power I actually have and try and be more respectful to myself as far as my relationships with men go. I would have told myself to stop being a baby years ago…

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

I love to have dance parties to really gnarly rachet music and spin poi.

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