If you’ve ever thought about modeling but weren’t sure if you could meet the physical requirements, you’ve come to the right place. The following will give you all the basics if it’s a good idea for you to continue.

1) Nice complexion. A pimple here or there usually won’t rule it out. However, if you have “problem skin” it will take a lot of time and money to “Photoshop it” which will cost too much money. Most customers won’t want to pay for this, or for you.

2) A well toned body. Obviously, lumps of fat anywhere on your body will not work. Even a thin body can have sagging areas if the person is not exercising.

3) Well-proportioned body. Hopefully this doesn’t need much more explanation. Typically, editorial and runway models are slimmer, while promotional models are more voluptuous and voluptuous. Find out who you are before applying to agencies.

4) Symmetrical and well-proportioned facial features. This requirement can be a bit tricky because there is a greater diversity of styles in the modeling market than ever before. In general, don’t let anyone dissuade you from submitting your photos to a modeling agency. Many “ugly ducklings” of youth became today’s modeling superstars.

5) The problem of height is mainly age. There are no height requirements for children or actors. For teens and adults, it’s over 5’6″ for women and 5’10 for men. For the runway, girls must be at least 5’9″. If a person is below these heights, she can still consider petite modeling (if she is female), promotional modeling, or acting.

6) Natural looking hair with a versatile cut. Unusual hair colors or haircuts will immediately decrease your modeling chances.

7) Tattoos that can be easily covered are usually not a problem. However, large tattoos or piercings that cannot be easily removed and covered will prevent customers from booking you.

8) What about being a “parts” model? That means simply modeling your hands, feet, face, etc. The answer to this is basically forget it. Almost all agencies simply use their current models for these tasks.

9) And now a word about age. As our society ages, there are more modeling opportunities for older models. So feel free to apply even at 60 and 70 years old.