Preparing the Body for Modeling Castings

As a model I go on castings for all types of things, from legs, to hands, to full body, to my smile, and eyes, to hair, and feet. Here is how I prepare for some of my modeling jobs depending on the body part:

1. Hands. I moisturize all the time, and use LUSH's lemony flutter on my hands and cuticles often; I also like St. Ives lotions as well. I do not use bold nail polish colors that could stain my nails. I keep my polish color always light, light pinks, cream color, or just clear.
2. Feet. I love giving my feet an at home foot treatment before a casting, I use St. Ives Apricot scrub on my feet often. **If you just ran out: I also think coffee grinds mixed with body wash can do a good job too.
3. Legs. I moisturize my legs and feet when I get out of the shower.
4. Hair. I try to keep my hair style simple, nothing too extreme these days; I want it to be able to be diverse, but not limiting. I do not have highlights, I have a solid hair  color.
5. Eyes. Sometimes if I am tired I use Visine in my eyes if the casting is for eyes to keep them looking fresh. I usually do not clump on my mascara, I try to keep it looking natural and I curl my lashes for a better effect.
6. Bikini Line. If there is no time to clean up my bikini line for a last minute casting, I sometimes use a small amount of foundation on a cotton ball and dab it against my bikini line, or some powder, but it has to be a very small and light amount.  Or you can use Sally Hanson’s airbrush spray.

Older Models Can Model in Deed

Just look in a Redbook magazine or take a browse through the lifestyle, tech, gold, travel, fitness, or craft magazines and you will find that many older models, between the ages of 35-60 are modeling.

The family is in. And adult models are finding work with brands such as Dirt Devil, Advil, airlines, home goods, resort ads, travel ads, golf, and ads that involve families. Kodak, pet supplies brands, and lenscrafters all have used older models.

Women can find modeling work within brands involving: Skincare, handbags, home goods, technology,cell phones, hair care, shoes, wedding magazines, jewelry, family ads, suits and so much more -everything from Tampons to tic tacs.

Men can find modeling work within brands involving: business products, suits, glasses, family ads, car ads, technology, shoes, shaving, haircare, clothing, sportswear, and everything from Staples, to Lowes and so much more.

Enjoy this segment on Model Talk Radio on how Older Models are Demands, and I hope my tips and advice on how an older person can start modeling and how a younger model today can prepare for modeling throughout the ages here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2008/11/13/Older-Models-Are-in-Demand

When it comes to creating photos remember that natural is best, even taking a shot with your own kids can be a good one for your compcard. And for females remember, being a model doesn't mean trying to be sexier or younger than you need to act,-put on a suit, a dress, or even just some casual jeans,- and skip the glamour modeling stuff. A commercial print modeling agency is your focus and you want to show photos that show your personality, your energy and approachable look.