You’ve drooled over their flawless pictures. You’ve tapped “Like” along with thousands of other admirers. And now that you’ve learned that they get paid simply for taking selfies, you can’t help but think — “I can do that, too.”
Despite pictures that depict an effortless lifestyle of leisure and indulgence, it’s hard work behind the scenes. Clothes, makeup, food, entertainment — all of your resources go into creating your public lifestyle. But being an Instagram model can pay off; if you’re successful enough, you can make a living and build your career in other creative avenues. Ready to take the plunge? Here are the 5 aesthetics you’ll need to pay the most attention to.
Diet
Diet is the most important factor you can control on the road to becoming an Instagram model. Stock your cupboards with healthy snacks in the form of nuts, fruits, veggies, hummus, and granola. Incorporate nutrient-rich superfoods into your meals. Avoid carbonated beverages, sugar, and excessive carbohydrates. Incorporate healthy fats in small doses, such as through avocado or olive oil. Choose healthy meats such as salmon and turkey. Even if you don’t plan to lose weight, health food and eating healthy are trendy topics on Insta.
Exercise
As a model, it is important to stay in shape. You’ll be working out year-round, but the week of your show you will want to go harder. Kick it up a notch and workout at least 6 days a week once you have a commission. Intense circuit training with a personal trainer or cardio activities for 30-60 minutes a day will keep you in shape. Weight training, Crossfit, and other physical activities can be a good way to flaunt your healthy lifestyle and perfectly coordinated exercise outfits.
Teeth
Your smile is everything. Take Christie Brinkley for example—people have been drawn to her smile for 3 decades! When she was involved in a crash that left her with two fractured molars, she got dental implants. Afterward, Christie Brinkley ended up becoming a spokesperson for ACT brand of oral rinse because of her smile! Dental implants can perfect smiles that have been damaged, chipped, or discolored. If you hope to have a long career in modeling, take the best care of your smile. Photoshop can only fix so much.
Hair Removal
Hair waxing may not sound like a lot of fun, but it is a necessary part of rocking skin-baring outfits during the summer. Some models even get waxed before every picture! If repeated waxing doesn’t sound appealing, laser hair removal might be a more suitable option.
Enhancements
Enhancements come in all shapes and sizes. Hair extensions are a popular enhancement that models opt for. It’s hard to ignore long, gorgeous locks fanned out behind you or elegantly cascading to one side. Many models also opt for spray tanning as a safer and redness-free alternative to traditional tanning. It helps show off your toned body, summery clothes in the most flattering way, and helps imitate that healthy “glow.”
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