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12 Makeup Bag Essentials for Pageant Girls

Makeup artist Angel Reyes touches up Ms. Royalty International 2017 after her win. Photo: Facebook Makeup is essential for pageant girls when it comes to competing. Even in a natural pageant, stage lights can be harsh and unforgiving, so a little...

20, October 2017

8 Pageant Preparation Mistakes You are Probably Making

Preparing for a pageant is a lot like preparing for a marathon. Training starts months in advance, with many hours dedicated to practicing a number of different competitions. On top of practicing, contestants must stay healthy, eat and drink right an...

18, October 2017

How to Fix a Blochy Pageant Spray Tan

Spray tans are a wonderful gift to pageant girls. They allow you to get a sun-kissed glow without the effects of harmful UV rays from direct sunlight or tanning beds. However, there is one downside. Spray tans can go horribly wrong. There is a li...

15, October 2017

Which Colors Win the Most Princess Pageants?

The Princess division of pageantry is always a fun one to watch. Adorable and sweet, these little characters sure know how to light up a room when they hit the stage. Though pastels and white are always a popular choice, there are many colors that ca...

07, October 2017

4 Questions You Will Be Asked During a Miss America Interview

Miss North Dakota 2017 Cara Mund competes during on stage question during the third night of preliminary competition at Miss America 2018. Photo: Miss America Organization Interview is your first and only one-on-one interaction with the judges. A...

06, October 2017

10 Secrets to Winning Your Pageant

Mrs. U.S. Woman of Achievement 2017, Lindsay. Photo: U.S. Woman of Achievement Pageant “Girls compete with each other; women empower one another,” is a quote that can be seen on a variety of social media outlets. And it’s true. ...

02, October 2017

3 Things You Need to Know When Studying Current Events for Interview

Miss America 2018 Cara Mund at her post-crowning press conference. Photo: Miss America Organization/Bruce V. Boyajian While you prepare for your next pageant, you should be catching up on the current events and watching and reading the news as mu...

29, September 2017

Are Glitz Pageants Unhealthy?

Eden Wood, made famous on the TLC Series "Toddlers and Tiaras" returns to the show to serve as a judge in a November 2016 episode. Photo: TLC It is one of the most passionately debated topics regarding pageants. Glitz pageants started i...

26, September 2017

How to Answer Hypothetical Questions in Pageant Interview

Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri answers her question during the 2018 Miss America pageant. Photo: Reza Venegas / Reza Nation Media One way judges like to get to know contestants during interview is by asking them hypothetical questions. This p...

24, September 2017

How Much Say Should Your Princess Contestant Have in Her Wardrobe?

International Junior Miss Princess 2017, Ava Colindres. Photo: International Junior Miss website/Photographic Vision by Heather Orawsky Sugar and spice and everything nice; that's what Princess contestants are made of! Cute and sweet with a t...

20, September 2017

Top 5 Heels for Pageant Swimwear

The 2018 Miss America contestants during the swimsuit competition during the second night of preliminary Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena September 7, 2017, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Part of nailing the swimsuit competition is in the walk....

15, September 2017

How to Prepare for a Local Miss America Pageant

Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields. Photo: Miss America Organization When the month of September rolls around, only one thing is one every American citizen's mind. No, it isn't Labor Day sales, it's Miss America! Arguably the first Amer...

01, September 2017

How to Market Yourself Before a Pageant

Miss USA 2017, Kara McCullough, conducts a science experiment with youth. Social media has changed the way we compete in pageants. There once was a time when the judges' first impression of you was when you walked into the first stage of t...

30, August 2017

How to Balance Pageants and School for College Students

Maliyah S. Bass, Miss Black Tennessee US Ambassador 2017, promoting the Expect Greats Book Scholarship. Photo: mbusamtennessee Instagram It's fall and time to head back to school for many pageant competitors. If you're in college, these a...

29, August 2017

3 Qualities You Need to Win a Pageant

Trisha Bantigue, Miss Asian Global 2017 - Photo courtesy of Miss Asian Global. Pageant can have anywhere from two to over 200 girls all competing for one title. With so many girls, how can you make sure to stand out against from the crowd? When y...

27, August 2017

The Best Pageant Advice I Have Ever Received

Darren Hardy, the publisher of SUCCESS, told me something awhile back that completely changed my mindset. This little piece of advice can apply to all areas of life, from business to pageantry. Here's what he said: "If you just do the o...

25, August 2017

How to Raise Money for Pageants

2017 Washington International pageant titleholders at a fundraiser for their national pageants. Photo: @misswaintl2017 Instagram So, you want to compete in a pageant? Chances are if you are competing in a pageant, there is some sort of entranc...

22, August 2017

A Mom's Guide To Helping a Preteen Win a Pageant

Congratulations, mom! You are now the proud owner of a preteen! (Can you sense my hint of sarcasm here?!) Preteen girls competing in pageants are in one of the most challenging age groups. Not only are they experiencing changes in appearance, but the...

20, August 2017