If you're interested in becoming a teenage model, or have already started out in teen modelling, it's vital that you keep on top of your appearance. They say looks are only skin deep, but if you're a teenage model, you need to take care of your looks from the inside too!
Health and fitness are crucial elements that will need to pay close attention to if you wish to carve out a successful teen modelling career. Your face and body are your selling point (although a great personality helps too!), so you need to make an effort to keep them in good condition. Teenage models need to follow a good healthy diet, have a proper skincare routine and take regular exercise.
Another thing that will reap rewards for teenage models is making sure that you get enough 'beauty' sleep. Although it's tempting to stay up late watching your favourite TV show or chatting on the phone, a good night's sleep helps your body to repair itself. It will also help to keep your skin looking fresh and fend off unsightly under-eye bags - which are sure to put modelling agencies off!
Keeping In Shape As A Teenage Model
So you need to keep your body in shape to help you succeed in the teen modelling market - but what does this mean? If you think you need to work out for hours a day, or pump iron in the gym every evening, don't worry - you don't have to exercise that intently and in fact, considering you're still growing and developing, it's probably a good idea not to go too crazy. But regular exercise will definitely help you as a teenage model.
To keep yourself slim and toned, you just need to exercise for 20 minutes or so a day, or a few longer sessions every week. Running, swimming, dancing and football are all great ways to keep your body teenage model perfect.
Whatever your choice of exercise, it needs to be done alongside a healthy diet, so watch what you eat too. Even a teenage model needs to indulge in the occasional burger or fizzy drink, but enjoy these treats in moderation. Instead, focus on eating white meats (chicken or turkey), lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains, such as brown rice or whole wheat pasta. Eating a balanced diet will keep your energy levels stable and the life of a teenage model can be a busy one, so the more energy you have, the better.
Fresh Faced
Finally, every teenage model needs to drink plenty - no, not sweet carbonated drinks or alcohol! Ask anyone in the teen modelling industry for their top tip for teenage models and they will probably answer 'water'. Water helps to detoxify your body, keeps you hydrated and will help to keep your complexion clear - glowing skin is a must in the teen modelling world! Water is a major part of your skincare regime and will help to keep your skin fresh. You still need to cleanse, tone and moisturise your face every morning and night for that 'fresh-faced' look that is so crucial to teen modelling, but 8 glasses of water per day will help to moisturise your body from the inside too.
If you follow these simple guidelines, you can feel confident that you are giving yourself the very best help towards your teen modelling career. Keep it up!
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