YOU KNOW IT, WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE SHIT.

Don’t worry~ It’s not a post to dress ugly people down.
It’s a post to help boys and girls save money! =D

When i was 17, i look like shit. No pictures to show, if you’re not convinced becox i look quite decent now (SHUTUP I DONT CARE WHAT YOU THINK) and plus you’re free enough, go check out my archives. Haha. I LOOKED LIKE SHIT.

But I thought i was chio. And i head out very often. Eat Long John Silver also must eat in town area. It just seemed more cool. Lol. I know you know what i mean right.. Haha!

And please don’t say that i am also thinking that i am very chio now but will come to realise in five years time that i’m actually ugly. I am an adult now, i don’t make visual mistakes like this anymore. HAHAHA!

Anyway, to get to town area, young girls like me back then have to get pass this area of SELF-DOUBT and SELF-WORTHY area. This area is right there once you step out of Orchard MRT.

“Hi! I’m from XXX models”

“Would you be keen in modeling?”

“You are very tall! Are you a model?”

“We’re looking for models for an advertisement”

“We have a modeling assignment now that needs girls like you”

“Are you local? Becox you look like Eurasian/ Korean/ Japanese/ Taiwanese”

“Don’t worry, not all models need to be tall, you are not very tall but you got the look for print-ads”

And in your heart, you start asking yourself, “Oh wow.. I’m really that good? How can i be that good? Or maybe i am that good? Bleah, it’s not possible.. Well, maybe it is?”

GIRLS, C’MON, you know what you look like. If you’re pretty, good for you, don’t be flattered by random folk running after you on the street telling you you are pretty. If you’re pretty, be confident, you don’t need to buy this shit, just tell the bugger,

“YEAH I KNOW, i am as perfect as you say. Why do i need you then?”

AND WALK AWAY.

Trust me, the poor dude will not chase after you even if you have the talent and caliber of a TOPESTEST SUPEREST model.

Why? Simply becox these fuckers are not out for talent-hunting. They are out for the weak-minded girls and boys with MONEY. In short, they are out for whoever has the MONEY.

And if you’re not that good looking, YOU KNOW IT. Okay. Yeah all the stories about ugly-duckling to beautiful swan, chubby pig to pork ribs, whatever. It will happen if you work on it. Buying cosmetics and plastic surgeries will do the job but buying compliments won’t bring you there. It’d just make you more insecure than you could ever be.

I am going to bring you through what’s gonna happen if you believe the sweet-talkers at the train station.

They gonna take your number and might call you on the spot to make sure that that IS your number, make an appointment with you to meet at their office. And climax of praises that’s gonna be sang for you, is when you’re finally at their office.

There they will have plenty of fashion magazines and plenty of newspaper cutouts, they are going to tell you all the great thing you will be if you sign up the package to be part of them. Then they’d talk about money. And if you’re skeptical about paying, they’d pull out pictures of their models whom appeared on various media.

Assuming YOU ARE DUMB, becox you were already dumb enough to even go to their office, i can safely say you won’t know which agencies the top models in Singapore are attached to. You won’t know if they are even attached to any or if they are self-managed.

So the money-eater can tell you Rebecca Tan used to be managed by them, showing you pictures of Rebecca Tan on cover, print-ads, TVC screenshots etc. And you’d buy the story becox you know Rebecca Tan! Who doesn’t! Even if you don’t know her name, you must have seen her face somewhere.

And becox you’re so doped on praises, you’d think that the guy who’s been showering you with compliments for the past one hour, cannot be lying to you about such stuff. Somemore if he don’t know her, why keep so many pictures of her, right!

I am quoting Rebecca Tan as example for a specific reason, will share why later.

Then you’d be convinced.
“If he can bring her up there, and he sees so much in me, i can make it too!”

NO YOU CANNOT.

Not becox you can’t. It’s becox he cannot bring you there. Becox you’re in the wrong place. Becox you’re too naive.

What’s gonna happen next is, they gonna show you a list of packages. It will all differ by the number of images/ looks/ styles you gonna be photographed in, number of pictures, sizes of pictures, whether or not your ‘comp card’ and portfolio will appear in their office/ website respectively, whether or not you wanna sign up for their courses to modelling.

It can range from $288 – $2888 (the higher price range is usually what they call, ARTISTE price. Meaning if you pay the premium price, they gonna groom and market you as a model-artiste and pitch you for hosting/ singing/ acting gigs). These days the price might be a lot different, not sure.

Truth to be told, i used to buy these compliment. In fact, I BOUGHT it with $6 and $348 on two separate occasions.

I can mention names becox whatever i’m gonna write are just based on real-life account of what i encountered before. I have no idea if they have changed the way they work now, but this is what i went through when i was 17 turning 18. And the convo is obviously, to what i can remember best.

I was approached at the self-worthy area numerous times. And this one time, i started to believe that it could be true! Since so many times people have been approaching me, i must be really up to it, right?! So i agreed to go to the agency office for a talk.

My first encounter was with 我-models international. They are not “我-models” but i don’t wanna get into trouble so you go figure out. They might be a better agency now, since i just went to check their website, and under “Projects”, they do have some decent folio to show. So i am not saying anything about them NOW, i am talking about what happened about 6 years ago.

This is where i spoke with a guy, let’s just call him Mr A.

He seemed REALLY nice, composed and professional. So it goes.

First phase, lasted 15mins, throw compliments at me like mad, like it’s all free.

“Your features are very sharp and defined, photographers love to shoot this kind of faces the most.”

“Wow, you are very tall. That’s great we can put you in runway shows.”

“Many girls are pretty but they don’t have the X-factor. But you’re different, you have this charisma that people will take notice of.”

“Hang on, let me show you which model you remind me of”

HE TURNED BACK AND PULL OUT REBECCA TAN’S COVER on some wedding magazine.

“Do you know her?”

I said no but i’ve seen her on various ads.

“Yes, she’s my friend. I wanted to get her onboard but she ah, tsk, go and sign with another agency before that. But she’s keen, she wants to join us but you know, all the contract problem and all, very complicated. But we’re working it out.”

“Anyway your style and charisma is like hers, very quiet, very cool. You have this edge on your face when you don’t smile and just sits there. But when you smile, it gives you another image. Very healthy, clean and approachable. I call that commercial value. And you have that.”

OH REALLY?  WHY AM I BLOGGING NOW EARNING MY BUCKS INSTEAD? Lololol!!! Why am i not modelling?! Why am i blogging shit about you now??? MR A!!! Why??? ANSWER ME! WHY AM I NOT ON COVER PAGE?!?!?! Photographers like my face, no?!?! Lolol!

Anyway, A spent the next 30 mins trying to get me to pay a down payment of minimum $100 for a $288 (the lowest) package. He finally gave up when i say i only have $11 cash with me and my bank has no money becox my pay hasn’t come in yet.

So GUESS WHAT? He didn’t let me go! Of course he cao bin (show smelly-face) me after i make that confession but NO, he didn’t let me go. He ask me how much can i pay if that’s the case.

?!?!?!??!?!??! So hard up! So i had no choice but to do my calculation.

I figured out of $11, i need $2 to get home, $3 to have a meal if i don’t order iced-milo.
I’d still have $6.

And for $6, i got a slip of receipt that states a balance of $282 if i ever choose to go back for the $288 package.

And i never went back, not becox i didn’t want to be a top model, but i was just too paiseh to go back becox the last time i left, there was no smile on A’s face. It was just.. That LJ bin, no smile, no approachable feelings. NOCOMMERCIAL VALUE. Lol.

So couple of months down, there’s this day i feel hopeful, again.

I was ‘scouted’ at Ochard Road MRT by Create Talent and they got lucky. I bought their compliments and went to the office, signed a $288 package even after all the pushing for higher value packages.

Same thing here, they might be doing better now. But I DON’T CARE, i’m talking about back then.

And included in the $288 package i was supposed to have pictures for a glamour look and a casual look. I was told to prepare for my own outfit for casual look becox they want to showcase my REAL personality better. And turn out, the glamour look was a bridal gown -.-”

Before makeup, i was asked if i wanna use this ampoule-like thing, say it’s for my face to absorb the makeup better, if not i will look cakey and yellow on the pictures. So obviously, i said, yes. AND IT COST $35.

No choice right? I already spent $288, i don’t wanna look like a jaundice patient on the loose!!! Who would have knew they so fucked up, don’t know photoshop??? I know about photoshop when i was 19, use it when i was 20 going 21. But that’s becox i am a outsider! They are supposed to be professional in this line, CANNOT HELP ME PHOTOSHOP MEH?!

During makeup, i realise the lady who sold me the package was also the photographer -.-

Finally, i was asked if i wanna put on fake eye lash if not i’d look asleep and 沒有精神 (no energy) in the pictures.

So i said yes! Why would i want pictures of me looking lethargic?!

$25 for a pair, ONE PAIR, ONE okay, O, N, E, ONE.
ONE FUCKING PAIR of eyelashes for $25!!! Top quality, she said.

So all in all, i paid $348 for these lovely pictures. I DIDN’T PHOTOSHOP ANYTHING EXCEPT pulling back the colour to what it look like on the printouts.

This is the casual wear i was wearing that day.
Nb the $25 eyelashes didn’t make me look more awake leh?!?!?

Hi, i am 17, but i look like 37 and have pointy hip bones.

Okay this one nothing to complain about since.. I got megawatt smile like naturally lol.
But she could have at least liquify my face.

Hi! I am a overseas bride for sale! SHIP ME OVER!!! =DDD
Stupid photographer don’t even have the decency to tidy up my hair line.

Wish i weren’t there..

THE “BAM, CONFIDENT LADY” pose.
Look at my fingers! I had babyfats!

And Create Talent only called me once for casting, that’s after 9 months or so after the photoshoot, say it’s for a sports branding. I went. Obviously didn’t get the job.

One year plus touching two years after the call for the sports branding, they called again. I was actually a bit disturbed why they still have my number, does it mean they still have my pictures? OH NO. Lol. So i told them to please strike me out of their list. And don’t have to call me for casting like this even thou it’s only ONCE IN A FUCKING BLUE moon they call.

Actually i’m writing this becox i’ve got too many emails/ fb msg from random girls asking about whether i think they can be models cox a certain agency approached them. And when i ask them, which agency is that? It’s always “我” or “Create Talent”.

If that’s not bad enough, my own friends call / text me before to ask about both “我” and “create talent”. Just one month plus ago my guy friend say he was approached by Create Talent. He told me what they offer him seems very promising, but it’s $800 plus that he has to pay. And my sister’s friend, a 40 over year old lady, was approached too. And she was asked to pay $400 plus to join their database of talents and do up a basic portfolio for TV series, TVC and printads etc.

“HAHA”, I just summed it up.

I’d always tell random girls what i think of these agencies, since they asked. But i’d also tell them to think of it the logical way.

Do you see big players like Diva, Phantom, Looque, Mannequin, Avenue, Carries etc, DO YOU SEE THEM HUNTING YOU DOWN on the street?

No. They are managing their resources in air-conditioned rooms.
And their resources are models and jobs. NOT models’ own money.

But for the rest who pound on you like vultures at the MRT station, their resources is your money, and that’s about all.

Think about it. ARE YOU REALLY THAT GOOD?

I don’t mean anything else but a question.

ARE YOU REALLY THAT GOOD? If yes, go do up your folio with TFCD (please find decent ones) and approach reputable agencies to join them. From there you will get jobs if you are, like you think, good. Then you can update your portfolio with actual printads and editorial spreads in magazines! ^.^ JIAYOU!

If you’re not that confident/ good-looking, you can still try! I do think previous modeling experience helped me a great deal in being more confident today. I also believe in making things happen. If you want it enough, you might just have it =)) Like me! I never know what was in store for me when i started blogging, but it turned out good! ^.^

You can be anything, but who are you going to do it with, and how are you getting there?

Talking about believing that you can be anything if you put your heart to it, I just found something interesting. Create Talent also agrees that you can be anything! They even have a website to tell you not to believe in online rumours about them! It’s call createtalentsscam.

I quote from that site “99% of whom we scouted had successfully received jobs and gained so much more”

I must be the sway-lao-sai 1% ='(

BUT YES I DID GAIN A LOT FROM THEM;
I LEANRT NEVER TO BUY SUCH CRAP AGAIN! ^.^

No offense, just speaking from a consumer’s point of view. Since it’s as if they are positioning themselves as a product for sale more than being an agency that’s representing their talents/ models.

But anyway, if everyone can be top-models, who’s gonna be the receptionist? Who’s gonna serve us food? Who’s gonna attend to the passenger in-flight? WHO, IS GOING TO STAND BESIDE CARS WEARING SKIMPY CLOTHES and POSE FOR UNCLES WITH DSLRs? Huh? These people are ALL, NOT models, but they are still making a living, and it’s not by being a model, and it’s fine. Hahaha!

And you know it, when you look like shit. You also know it if you look great. You don’t need to be bought over by insincere compliments. Importantly, don’t pay for it.

You are the best person to compliment yourself =D
FREE SOME MORE!

CONFIDENCE is the best makeup, following by a great smile! And i just read Xiaxue’s blog about her invisalign. I WANT TO SAVE $$ TO DO!!!

Oh and and, people who keep accusing you of being OVER-confident, don’t give a shit to that. LOL. Becox i used to bitch about girls who’re OBVIOUSLY OVER-confident. I’d be like “EEeeee. SHE THINK SHE VERY PRETTY?!” BAM! Retribution.

NOTE: All comments here (except my own) do not reflect my own opinion on the agencies of which i shared my experiences about, and i neither confirm or deny the suggestions for the names of the agency people have commented.

Choose the Career of a Model

The world of modeling is covered with fame, glory, money and glamour. However, the path is not as smooth as it seems from the outside. There are scams and if you are a new comer in this industry then you have to be well prepared to face such kinds of hurdles in your career as a model.
There are few steps that you must follow as an aspiring actor in order to avoid any kind of scam in your modeling career.

1. A number of modeling agencies are there that offers some great and lucrative modeling assignments for the new comers. Normally, a newbie of this industry gets flattered with these offers and think that they are special. But you need to think twice before getting involved in any kind of modeling assignments that come from any unknown source or not so reputed modeling agencies.


2. Read the agreement papers carefully before you sign them. Getting the first assignment or a big one is something really exciting, but do not let your logic flush away because of the overflow of emotions.


3. If the agency asks you do give them some advance payment or cash payment then it is better to leave them. They are interested only about money and not about your career. So working with them will not healthy for your career as a model.


4. Be careful about high salaries in this industry. Know about the current market rate of a model in your city and judge the offer that you have just received from the modeling agency. If you find that they are offering you something too high from the regular market rate; you should walk away.


5. If the agency claims that they have placed models in some big companies, contact the companies and ask them about it. Check whether the claim is right or not.


6. Check the license of the company as a modeling agency. Cross check it with the appropriate authorities to ensure their authenticity.


7. Modeling is a tough arena; along with looks lots of hard work, good network and skill is required to be a model. So if someone comes to you and says that you can be a model within a week then it must be a scam and you must avoid it.

Making the Right Position:
It is very much necessary for any model to position him or herself right in the industry.

• Prepare a perfect portfolio for you. Take the help of the professional portfolio makes for this purpose. There are mainly 2 types of standard photographs for modeling industry - one is known as "head shot" and the other one is known as the "composite card". You must make sure that both of your photographs are professional and depict the best of yours.


• Choose the right modeling agency that can help you to get the best assignments of the industry as per your talent and look.


• You can take yourself to reputed modeling schools in order to brush up your skills and make your path smoother as well.

What Upcoming Models Need to Know About Modelling Jobs

Upcoming models face major challenges when looking for Modelling Jobs. This is because they have no idea how to go about getting these types of jobs. Before you start thinking of getting a modelling job, you need to focus on becoming a good model first. If you have the drive and passion to succeed as a top model, you have a very good chance of coming across some well paying jobs in the industry. The key factor in helping you to get the jobs of your dream, lie on your ability to demonstrate how good you are as a model. Always start by sending as many applications as you can to numerous reputable modelling agencies.

Modelling agencies have the capacity to hear about Modelling Jobs immediately they are available in the industry. Therefore, as a budding model, you should learn to communicate with them and ensure they have your photos and portfolio in their possession. Agencies are the best avenue when you want to get well paying jobs. However, it could take you up to one year to land an interview with the biggest modelling agencies. Therefore, you should send out a good number of the applications to smaller agencies too. If an agency does not call you about any modelling job after six months, resend or resubmit your applications and keep doing it until you succeed.

Be Prepared for Bad News on Modelling Jobs
You should never imagine that the modelling career is full of wonderful reports all the time. There are days when you will get hired for Modelling Jobs but be made to wait a few more days, or even weeks, until you actually get the call asking you to show up at the casting studio. It is how the industry is, and if you are a newcomer, you should not fret. You should spare yourself from trying to predict how many job opportunities will come your way, no matter how talented or good you are. If you operate as a freelance model, your task is that much harder compared to a model working with a reputable modeling agency Singapore.

It might be tempting to forget about everything and go headlong into the modelling industry. This strategy is not good, even if you are the best model in your city. Modelling Jobs are hard to come by, and the success stories are fewer than the failures. Therefore, if you currently have a day job, you should continue in it until you can fully support yourself through your earnings as a model. Only the most successful and top high fashion models can afford such luxuries, of living solely on the income they earn from these jobs. At times, you will need to supplement the income you earn from your modelling excursions through your day job.

In summary, Modelling Jobs can be quite rewarding. You get the chance to travel to different locations and enjoying what the world has to offer. You get the opportunity to work with the best fashion designers and houses. With the passage of time, and as you build your network, and continue working with the top modelling agencies, you will learn how to give out your best and enjoy constant flow of work.

How Can I Get My Baby Into Modelling?

In the advertising world, children and babies are one of the most commonly used endorsements of products. Flicking through a magazine or a newspaper or watching TV, it is incredible how many adverts contain young children as a way of making a product seem innocent and natural. Similarly our obsession with pampering for our young children means that babies are regularly used to demonstrate products aimed at babies themselves. Every parent thinks that their child is beautiful and adorable and thus you are likely to have seen these types of adverts and thought "my child is cuter than that".

Baby modelling agencies are always keen to secure adorable children to their agency. Variety and quantity is key when it comes to baby modelling agencies and thus you should not be deterred or put off applying. There is a good chance that your son or daughter could be a modelling star! The people who recruit through baby modelling agencies are always keen to find a variety of different little'uns, so if they have something which makes them unique, then that is even better. Advertisers might want a child who has something unique about them as this enables people to remember the advert more easily.

Almost all advertisers and other people who use models will recruit stars from baby modelling agencies. These agencies are always keen to get more talent on their books as the more stars they have, the greater the chance the a company will want to recruit through them. Baby modelling agencies might not seem like a great idea, but they play an important role in linking up models with jobs; without them, the modelling industry would be shambolic.

The first stage in applying is to take a photo. This does not need to be a professionally taken photo, but try and get one which shows off your child's beauty. Some agencies will want a handwritten application whilst others operate solely online. This makes it easy to apply and saves you having to print off a photo or photos. If possible try and write something about your intentions and why you want your son or daughter to do this.

On that note, it is important to add that baby modelling agencies and their clients are just as interested in you as they are your son or daughter. You need to demonstrate that you are responsible and willing to go that extra mile to help your son or daughter. If you demonstrate that you are responsible, eager, helpful and hard working, you are sure to increase the chances of your child getting jobs. You should expect to be rejected a lot of the time, however, but if you and your child keep trying and keep putting the effort in then you are sure to achieve some success.

Modelling will never make you or your child millions, but it is a fantastic way to get some extra money whilst being able to bond with your son or daughter. You might use the money yourself, or alternatively save it in an account for your child to spend when they grow up. Either way, modelling is a great opportunity and experience and you should definitely consider signing your child up to an agency.

4 Things to Consider to Be a Fashion Model

The Haute Couture of modeling is a specific kind modeling that requires a great deal of commitment and passion.

Looks matter
Unlike commercial or advertisement modeling which accepts almost all kinds of models based on their relevance to the marketplace, fashion modeling is almost like an art form that has its own unique standard to meet. Usually a height of above 170cm, waist measurement of 35"-36" and angular jaw, cheek and collar bones are expected. It is very rare for shorter models to be in fashion modeling, in which case only a very exceptional skin or look will be able to pass through. The sad truth is that either you're born with it or you are not. There are many options in the modeling world, and not everyone is suited for everything.

Know the Best Modeling Market for You
Your look and style should also consider the market you want to be in. To fit in the demand in the types of high fashion you will be involved will mostly cater to an Asian or West market. The styles are not fixed to solely Asian, but incorporate many types of high fashion including Western trends. For markets like South Asia, modeling is mostly indigenous in nature and will have to adopt the market's style, in which case it should suit your looks. Because of a rapidly globalizing world, one has to conduct thorough research to be able to identify which market is best for their particular look and style.

Find a good agency
Finding a good agency can never be understated in its importance. Not all agencies cater to fashion modeling and some only provide specific styles. You should seek out for agencies that will be able to provide for a variety of styles. A good modeling agency Singapore will also take the time and effort to create a good portfolio for you and market your brand and look well. You should do some research on the top model agencies and the previous models they have helped to develop before you make a finalized decision.

Establish networks and exposure
As you get exposed to various clients throughout your career, aim to establish good contacts through networking and who knows what kind of opportunities may pass by your way. Also make sure to keep constant contact with your bookers or model agents for opportunities in the market. Gain as diverse a range of exposure as possible. Fashion model' contracts are hard to get, so if you want it you have to be patient and be willing to cooperate with the Booker.

Fashion modeling is a competitive industry that doesn't suit everyone. It requires much commitment in terms of time and energy and only accepts certain ideal bodies.

Are You Aspiring For a Modeling Career?

Are you willing to choose modeling as your career? Then there are few things you must know beforehand. You know very well that all commercials or infomercials are using some models as their main subject. According to the target audience and nature of the advertisement, the advertisers choose the models. Opportunities are wide open for male, female and child models too.

If you have the unique glamorous look in your face and figure, if you can become the centre of attraction by appearance in a group of people, then you are good to be a model. Modeling career is highly rewarding too. Who knows, one day you may become a celebrity too if you have done well in your modeling career. To keep you fit as a model, you have to keep yourself clean and healthy always. Take time to care your teeth, nails, hair apart from doing regular exercise to keep you slim and attractive.

There are mainly two types of modeling, fashion modeling and commercial modeling. Depending upon the modeling scope the requirements of the models vary. The modeling agencies have some kind of norms for their models in each of their campaign.

Hire a professional photographer and discuss with him that you want to make a model profile. Discuss different style and dress code, pose etc beforehand. Most professional photographers having experience in modeling industry will guide you through the photo shoot. So you made an album of your photographs. Create a website and host your album with your detailed profile.

Now collect the contact details of many modeling agencies in your area and email them with few of your photos and your web site address. Most of the time, if the modeling agency is looking for a new model, they themselves will come to you for a photo shoot else ask you to visit their office in person because some agencies want to see the model in person so that they can judge well where to fit you, because they know their business well than you and your photographer.

The most effective way is the open call. When an agency advertise for models and allow anyone to show up for an interview. In such cases, don't miss the opportunity and positively attend the interview with your album. Top modeling agencies are generally located in top fashion capital since there is more exposure and demand. Boutique modeling agencies are a little bit smaller agencies which operates in a single city with few agents.

Modeling Jobs Made Easy - Child Models, Body Parts, Plus Size and More

The glamour that surrounds those bronzed lean bodies is probably the first thing that people think of when you hear the word model. To be a model seems like such a far off aspiration for some and actually getting into the business might be almost impossible, Right? Wrong! Modeling is not as glamorous as it seems to be and starting out as a model doing any kind of modeling is also quite simple if you know where and how to start.

Starting out as a model, most people would expect that you have to have a very skinny frame and pretty face. This is just not true and being a model nowadays can require that you be plump, large boned, tall, short, athletic, have sharp feature, cute features, short hair, long hair, or actually anything you can think of. You get various types of models that you can aspire to, which will still earn you the right to say you are a model and earn a great salary as well.

Find a Modeling Agency
So where do you actually begin? Well, the very first thing you will need to do is find a reputable agent. This agency should in fact be one of the top agencies in your area and you should either recognize the name or some of the models that are with them. These agencies are exclusive, yes, but to settle for anything less, might be hazardous to you and your career. Lots of unknown, new agencies are not legitimate you might get taken for a ride or even taken advantage of if you are not careful. While the well known agents are harder to get into, it is well worth it to have professional, excellent representation.
To make it into a modeling agency, you must go there with the intention of modeling. If you go just to "find out more" or to "do something for fun, part time" you will not get the good jobs that you deserve. Go with your positive and charismatic attitude in check. Take along a portfolio if you have one and some photos as long as they are done by a professional. Most of the time, agents will be able to know if you will be good, just by looking at you and they will send you for headshots and other photos with their own photographer.
When you visit an agent, do not overdo the makeup and don't over dress either. Be yourself and look natural. Your natural beauty is far more appealing and don't worry, agents are experts at picking the perfect people no matter how drab you think you may look. If you are going to a modeling agency to be a hand model or hair model, you should go prepared to show off your chosen assets. Make sure you have your hands perfectly manicured and your hair should be professionally cut and conditioned well before your interview. If they like you, you will pretty much start getting work right away.
Models in a local agency can get work for anything from magazine inserts to catalogues for clothing and department stores; they can work on film sets and be chosen to do range showing work. Range showing is where you model various designers' clothing ranges for buyers. These buyers come from all the major stores come to view to choose what they want in their stores. For this work you will get paid quite well and the work is consistent.

Types of Modeling Jobs
Starting off as a body parts model, you will get quite a lot of work doing films and commercials for TV as well as magazine and advertising photography work. You get paid a decent salary as a body parts model and you have to always make sure that your asset is well taken care of.
Ramp modeling is part of any modeling career and if you are within a certain height range, you can be chosen as a ramp model for live fashion shows and other events. This is your ticket into working as an international model and many girls also go into beauty pageants from here. This part of modeling is very hard. You work long hours on your feet. Often times you are uncomfortable and have to perform calmly despite the pressures and stresses that might go on backstage.
Most models start from the age of 14 or 15 as pre teens and adults, but you also get child models who usually get an agent from the age of 3 upwards. There are strict rules and regulations in place for children on shoots regarding hours and rest sessions, so if you have a good agent you have nothing to worry about. These modeling sessions are usually for photo clothing catalogues or TV commercials.