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presentable, mostly comfortable in our own skins,now here is why you
should stop comparing yourself to models.
Reason No. 1: Many Are Photoshopped to Look Thinner
Models are notoriously thin; in some circles, anything over a size eight
is considered plus size. But even the thinnest model is often not thin
enough for fashion editors. Graphic editors slim and carve out the
features of these beautiful women, making them impossibly skinny.
They've also been known to lengthen legs, narrow necks and enlarge busts
so the models look more like a cartoon than a real person.
Outside of the magazine, models look more normal. They're still thin,
but with regular proportions. If you want to give yourself the model
treatment, play around with the liquify feature in Photoshop. You can
turn yourself into a size zero, six-foot model anytime.
Reason No. 2 Models Get Airbrushed
While modeling may seem like a glamorous gig, it can be hard on people.
The days are long and grueling, and models often go without regular
meals, water, and proper sleep.
That lifestyle can make their skin break out or become very dry. Many
models backstage have heavy circles under their eyes due to poor sleep.
Airbrushing makes the skin look poreless and wrinkle free. Under-eye
bags are eliminated, dark spots deleted and features blurred until the
skin looks like satin.
It's no use bashing your own skin; even the models on the pages don't
have such perfect complexions.
Reason No. 3 Makeup Artists Are Magicians
Makeup artists can work wonders with cosmetics. With some powder and
creams, they can define cheekbones, slim down jawlines, and make noses
look smaller. They can make lips fuller and eyes bigger, and of course,
give models lush eyelashes.
Unless you are trained as a cosmetologist or hire your own makeup
artist, it's impossible to replicate the looks of models. Under all that
makeup, they're just normal women.
Reason No. 4 Models Wear Extensions
While you may envy a model's thick, long hair, chances are, it's not
entirely hers. For almost all runway shows and photo shoots, models have
hundreds of grams of hair extensions added to their hair. Sometimes it's
just to add thickness, but they are also used to add length.
If you want to try the look yourself, you can buy clip-in hair
extensions at any beauty supply store and have thick, long hair.
Reason No. 5 Models Have Off Days, Too
Don't beat yourself up for throwing your hair in a bun and wearing yoga
pants. Models do it too! If you walk the streets of Los Angeles or New
York, you'll see models in their sweats, sans makeup and with their hair
in a ponytail.
They enjoy a break from the heavy makeup and hair styling, so own your
look.
ARTICLE BY:JULYNE DERRICK from liveabout.com
PICTURE: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Penelope Tom @ReflectSA
