A model is a person who either represents, promotes, or does advertising of any commercial products or creating works for art or posing for photography. Mainly who are modelling are predominantly female, and there are also males involved in modelling.
What are the criteria for being a model?
Height: The models are the people who are going to grace the Covers of international or any type of magazines and they are employed by the big fashion houses by modelling. The most important criterion for being a model is height. The height of a female should be 5 feet 6 inches to 9 inches. And the height of the male should be 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 3 inches.
Facial features: Most cosmetic brands always look for asymmetrical and even featured faces. Some shots have close-ups that are extreme So the person who is casting will look for good lips, Cheekbones, jawline, eyebrows shape, eyes, etc.
Flawless skin: Flawless skin is a very important thing for a beauty model, it is very important to take care of your skin by doing regular skincare routines.
Expressive: As the heading says expressive, the modelling involves expressions through eyes, her mouth, smile, etc.,
Confidence: As we all know, confidence is a key to success. A confident person can always complete his/her tasks.
Modelling For Male Candidates
Have a fit body: Whoever is looking for a career in modelling needs to know that fitness is the main important thing to be a model.
Eat right: to be a model you need to eat right you should eat a healthy meal avoid junk food oily food or any unhealthy food.
Drink plenty of water: you should drink at least 12 to 14 glasses a day to stay hydrated and it also helps our body to remove the toxic materials from our body.
Maintenance of appearance: physical appearance is a very important part of any professional career especially for modelling. The male models should look for their physique and bodybuilding.
You should know the fashion industry: if you are looking for modelling as a career you should have good knowledge about the fashion industry and the trending clothes.
Modelling also requires travelling: if you want to be a model then you should be ready to travel from one place to another for any shots.
Portfolio: A good portfolio is as important as a good physique.
Know about yourself: for a male model, you should know the size of your thighs, chest, biceps, and so on.
Modelling For Female Candidates
Stay fit: any female who is willing to do modelling should stay fit and also take special care of their body figure.
Food intake: the intake of food should never be neglected. Try to have a healthy diet, do not eat junk food or oily and healthy foods.
Appearance should be given proper importance: for any girl appearance is important but for being a model you need to pay attention to your appearance.
Correct approach towards the work: being a Ramp model you need to have a good height and for being a photography model you should have a charming face.
Educate yourself about the goal: if you want to be a model you should have knowledge about the fashion industry and the trending clothes.
Avoid being shy: never be shy, always be confident because if you need to achieve your goal you have to be confident.
Get a Portfolio: you should carry a Portfolio with a good amount of pictures that are beautiful and Can attract the casting agents.
Visit modelling agency: if you have that Passion of Being a model you should never stop.
Avoid surgery: girls nowadays go for surgeries to make the body parts look better or any facial surgery.
The modelling industry is a glamorous world that is attracting youngsters towards it. But being a youngster at the age of 16 you should know that education is a very important part of your life, you should not let your education suffer because of modelling and also you should give priority to your education first.
By: Varsha Yadav
Also Read: How To Start A Career As A Model?
