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Love the skin you’re in with these essential do’s and don’ts:

• Good skin isn’t just about potions and lotions but how you live your life.
• Try to keep hands off of your face during the day and at night.
• Pay extra attention to your T-zone if it is oily.
• Exercise is good for the body, the spirit, and the skin.
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Drink lots of water to flush your system.
• Avoid stress as much as possible.
• When moisturizing, don’t neglect your eye and neck areas.

Photo Movement is a living art. The model’s job is to bring that art to life. There is a place inside of the model that creates the substance of the photo shoot. It is the expression of that place that allows the photo shoot to be successful, not a mechanical placing of the hands on the hips. This is the most important aspect of photo movement to remember. The model must understand cause and effect. The place inside of the model is found and thus expressed. Great movement is the effect or expression of that place. It is up to each model to decide where their “place” exists and what is in it. When you photo pose, how do you express yourself?

Wondering what goes on behind the scenes at Barbizon? We not only Train you to Be a Model … Or Just Look Like One, we teach skills you can use in everyday life. Some of our curriculum highlights include poise, posture, skin care, proper makeup application, effective speech and voice projection, wardrobe planning and accessorizing, public speaking, job interviewing, manners, nutrition, exercise, and many more.

We want to hear from you. If you are a student or graduate, speak out and tell us some of the fun and crucial things you learned in your Barbizon Modeling and Acting classes.

We just wanted to welcome all of you to the new Barbizon Modeling Blog. Be sure to check back often for news you can use related to modeling, acting, personal development, prom preparation, job interviewing, fashion trends, beauty tips, and many more.

You’ll also get up-to-the-minute stats on what our Barbizon Grads are up to. Be sure to check out Barbizon of Hawaii grad, Sheena, on Cycle 11 of America’s Next Top Model every Wednesday night on the CW Network.

Go ahead and ask us a question, voice your opinion, or tell us about your Barbizon experience. Don’t hold back, we want to hear from you.

There is always a debate about child models/actors and the problems they face as they grow up in the business and working at a young age. At Barbizon, we start girls and boys as young as six as we believe they are at an age where it is more about learning and not so stressful.

Barbizon wants to know what you think! What is a good age for someone to start learning the ropes about modeling and acting? Do you think that getting into the business too young tends to create more issues for those later in life?

Barbizon likes to provide you with daily tips! But we want to know what works for you? Share your beauty secrets with other Barbizon Model Members!

Hi my name is Amanda Dowell I graduated from Barbizon in 2000 and it changed my life. When I started out I was very shy and also very down on myself. Barbizon helped me to straighten out my life and see my potential that I had. Not only did I graduate with the “Most Improved ” award but I graduated with a bunch of people who were not just my classmates but they were like my family. They were friends who believed in me. I got on stage that February and I sang to the audience in front of all those people a song called “Believe.”

This Modeling Organization is like no other my teachers my friends and classmates changed my whole outlook on myself and my life. I sat many days down on myself because I thought I could not do it and even was going to chicken out of sing that song called Believe. There were two students in my class that said do not give up try it and see if they like it. I left the stage with muchapplause and smiles and I had the audience memorized as I left and saw many hands clapping and I felt so victorious after that song.

It was not just the talent but being up there on the runway makes you feel like you have power it makes you feel like you are on top of the world and that you can do anything. The truth is you can all you have to do isbelieve in yourself and strive for he best. Barbizon of Knoxville has touched my life as I hope it touches everyone else lives across the states and in Tennessee.

Thank you Barbizon and thank you my fellow friends for being there.