Beauty pageants have become increasingly popular all around the world, including those contests designed for children up to the age of 18. In these competitions, contestants are judged based on their beauty and talents. These contests may be recognized as glitz or natural. A glitz pageant permits, and encourages, participants to wear makeup, big hairstyles and other accessories and items that enhance the beauty.
The beauty-pageant concept came about in the United States of America circa the 1930s. Little Miss America was a pageant that was started in New Jersey during the 1960s. It was originally meant for teenage contestants, between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age. In the year 1964, this contest saw an increase in participants of around 35,000, which led to the introduction of age divisions.
This style of contest has become more common in recent years. The industry is known for being lucrative, earning billions of dollars each year. Parents of participants have been known to fork out thousands of dollars in order to prep their child for competition. This money is mostly spend on clothing, lessons and other similar services.
The majority of these competitions include female contestants. With that said, an increasing amount of boys are becoming involved too. Age divisions are set up for every couple years and range from contestants age zero all the way up to 18 years of age. These divisions might also be known under special names, including Little Miss, Petite Miss and Baby Miss.
Competitions are typically a couple hours long, but this time may vary. There are different rules when it comes to being on stage. In some pageants, contestants have less than two minutes on stage, a rule that is enforce even during the talent portion of an event. People who are involved in this should know all the rules and regulations that are specific to a contest so that they are not disqualified or docked points. Parents of babies and young children are allowed on stage with their kid.
Essentially, anything goes when it comes to glitz competitions. Routines are usually elaborate, including sassy and exaggerated dance moves and facial expressions. Spray tans, makeup, false teeth, elaborate hairstyles and fake nails are common. This is in major contrast to what is normally seen with contestants who compete in natural contests.
Most natural contests emphasize the natural beauty of contestants. For this reason, there are strict rules on use of makeup, clothing and hair extensions. Usually makeup is not allowed, with the exception of lip-gloss that is non-shiny or small amounts of mascara. While glitz is considered a type of pro-am modeling, natural contests are more on track with the Miss America-style competitions.
Criteria, guidelines and rules for pageantry are known to vary by competition. A glitz pageant is known for its showy and glamorous style. These often include young contestants with big hair, spray tans, fake nails and teeth, makeup, intricate moves and routines, and elaborate costumes. Prizes and titles that can be earned will also range. People who participate in these should be well versed in the applicable rules and regulations.
The beauty-pageant concept came about in the United States of America circa the 1930s. Little Miss America was a pageant that was started in New Jersey during the 1960s. It was originally meant for teenage contestants, between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age. In the year 1964, this contest saw an increase in participants of around 35,000, which led to the introduction of age divisions.
This style of contest has become more common in recent years. The industry is known for being lucrative, earning billions of dollars each year. Parents of participants have been known to fork out thousands of dollars in order to prep their child for competition. This money is mostly spend on clothing, lessons and other similar services.
The majority of these competitions include female contestants. With that said, an increasing amount of boys are becoming involved too. Age divisions are set up for every couple years and range from contestants age zero all the way up to 18 years of age. These divisions might also be known under special names, including Little Miss, Petite Miss and Baby Miss.
Competitions are typically a couple hours long, but this time may vary. There are different rules when it comes to being on stage. In some pageants, contestants have less than two minutes on stage, a rule that is enforce even during the talent portion of an event. People who are involved in this should know all the rules and regulations that are specific to a contest so that they are not disqualified or docked points. Parents of babies and young children are allowed on stage with their kid.
Essentially, anything goes when it comes to glitz competitions. Routines are usually elaborate, including sassy and exaggerated dance moves and facial expressions. Spray tans, makeup, false teeth, elaborate hairstyles and fake nails are common. This is in major contrast to what is normally seen with contestants who compete in natural contests.
Most natural contests emphasize the natural beauty of contestants. For this reason, there are strict rules on use of makeup, clothing and hair extensions. Usually makeup is not allowed, with the exception of lip-gloss that is non-shiny or small amounts of mascara. While glitz is considered a type of pro-am modeling, natural contests are more on track with the Miss America-style competitions.
Criteria, guidelines and rules for pageantry are known to vary by competition. A glitz pageant is known for its showy and glamorous style. These often include young contestants with big hair, spray tans, fake nails and teeth, makeup, intricate moves and routines, and elaborate costumes. Prizes and titles that can be earned will also range. People who participate in these should be well versed in the applicable rules and regulations.