It is not uncommon to have days run longer than 12 hours. You will be needed to attend rehearsals and fittings and some of the time these can involve very long hours. Ramp modeling comes with advantages and disadvantages like any part of the business, and you will have to see if ramp modeling is really the career for you. If you have a very good agent, they will make sure that your flights and accommodation are taken care of and you must not be shy to request your mother or another guardian to go with you if you are under the age of 18 years. This is one of the stepping stones in your career as a ramp model and will give you the exposure you need to make it into the international modeling scene. This can be a tough business and will also require you to fly overseas on occasion for various fashion shows. You must be adaptable and comfortable with being in the limelight, walking out in front of an audience and remaining calm while dozens of cameras go off. Your walking section of the course might change from time to time depending on the changes in the industry. You will need to be able to walk on any surface, in high heels most of the time, and not fall. You need to look regal and sexy and get used to quick clothing changes behind the curtain as well as makeup and hair changes. This is why, the newer models have been forced to go onto strict exercise and eating routines that maintain a healthy weight and they are even fined if they get too thin.Īs a ramp model you will be seen in public more often that other models and you need to bring across a sense of health and beauty. Most models have fallen into the trap of becoming too skinny and in fact some become anorexic. You do not have to be skinny, but rather have a good, healthy figure. If you are going to do ramp modeling, you will also have to make sure that your weight is constant and you will be required to be of a certain size. Your height should be about 5.7 feet or over if you are female and the men are asked to be around 6 foot.

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