Beauty Pageant Rules
By habee
glitz pageants and other types of beauty pageants
If you're new to beauty pageants, you might not realize all the different types of pageants, pageant dresses, and pageant rules. There are glitz pageants, natural pageants, semi-glitz pageants, face pageants, online pageants, online photo contests, scholarship pageants, and coed pageants. Each type of pageant has its own rules and guidelines. And then there are the unwritten rules that you must know in order to be successful. This can be really mind-boggling for those new to beauty pageants! It can sometimes be a little confusing even for experienced contestants. Below is a description of each major type of pageant, along with a few suggestions for each. Remember, though, that this is just a general guideline. All beauty pageants are unique, and each one might have its own set of unique rules.
Glitz, glitzy, or full glitz pageants
These are the "everything goes" pageants. Contestants - even young ones - wear hair pieces, wigs or wiglets, full makeup, and flippers. Flippers are fake teeth that make the contestant appear to have perfect, dazzling white teeth. These contestants don pageant dresses that are super expensive and embellished with hundreds of Swarovski stones. You'll need a color that looks good on the girl and one to catch the judges' attention. The contestants in the older categories wear dresses that do not have so many stones. Almost all the girls in the pageant will have a perfect spray tan. The dresses in a glitz pageant make up a large percentage of the total score, as do stage presence, personality, and poise. The way the girl walks and acts on stage is important. You'll also need some glitz photos, along with some natural photos. Enter both types. Please note that all these embellishments are not required, and once in a great while, a non-glitz girl can win a glitz pageant, but these are rare instances.
Natural pageants.
These are at the other end of the spectrum from the full glitz pageants. In a natural pageant, the girls usually wear simple flowe girl dresses or Sunday school dresses instead of elaborate pageant dresses. Some even require the girls to wear jeans and a tee shirt. Makeup is usually not allowed on girls under 6, and even older contestants shoud wear minimal makeup. Hair pieces, wigs, wiglets, and flippers are generally not allowed. Natural pageants are more concerned with natural beauty, and some score personality, poise, and stage presence. The outfit will not be judged.
Semi-glitz pageants.
These pageants are basically just a toned-down version of a glitz pageant. The pageant dresses won't be quite as fancy, and the hairdos won't be as big or elaborate.
Face pageants.
In a face pageant, the judges are interested only in the contestant's face, usually without makeup, or with light makeup. Personailty is sometimes judged, too. Generally speaking, the contestant is usually called in front of the judges and asked a few simple questions. The stage walk is not usually judged. Model scouting agencies often have scouts at natural pageants, and contracts are sometimes offered to contestants.
Scholarship pageants.
These can be glitz, semi-glitz, or natural. With most scholarship pageants, the older contestants must have a platform - a cause they believe in. They must go through an interview and sometimes have to give an onstage speech. They are also usually asked a question on stage.
Co-ed pageants.
Thes pageants are for both males and females. Girls and young ladies of all ages may usually enter, but only little boys under 6 are usually allowed
Online pageants and online photo contests.
These are fun ways to dabble your feet into the pageant world. Fees are usually small compared with traditional pageants. Most online pageants and photo contests have categories for glitz photos and for natural photos, along with categories for boys and girls and for different age groups.
More pageant tips are offered below.
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Karen, is she wearing a ball gown? If so, you need either a hoop skirt or a crinoline. Many say the hoop skirt is better because the dress will "float" more. She'll need to practice walking in it, however. Best of luck!
Hi I was wondering if you have any good traing tips fro beauty pageants??
for what age, Shannon?
dear ms habee ,
i am twelve yrs old and i am wondering approximatly how many hair peices would you need for a glitz pagent ?
That depends on how much real hair you have and which hair style you choose. A hair/makeup person can tell you which style is best for you and how many hair pieces you'll need.
Would it be okay for girls in a 10-11 age division to wear cupcake skirts at a glitz pageant?
M, it depends on the area. In most locales, girls that age would need a ball gown. At Nationals, girls often wear cupcake skirts up to age 12.
Hey. My sister, cousin and I are going to help organize a pageant for our home town. We've been working really hard, and we want to join. Any tips? This is our first EVER competition. -beachykeen
Beachy, are you organizing the pageant or competing in it?
pls i need tips on beauty pageant it is very urgent. cos i want 2 organise beauty contest in my area.
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hi i am a 14 years old girl and would like to know more about teen pageants could you help me or tell me where i could get help?
hi im 11 and im wondering if i can wear a cupcake skirt in a glitz pageant the pageant is universal royalty beauty pageant and its going to be my first pageant plzz help
I got my mom to sign my brother up for a Semi-Glitz Winter pageant. I wanted to know what he could wear. there is "living Doll" and Theme Wear. Help?
i would like to enter my daughter in natural pageants, and i have no idea where to go, where to sign up. i've been searching online, but haven't found anything. she's 4 years old, and i would like to have her do it for fun. we live in northern california. thank you!
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He this totally did not help what so ever. My 11 year old daughter one forth out of four. She is devistated and I can't help her I know nothing about this thanks alot.
Hi im a 12 year old girl and i want to enter a beauty pagent but i dont know how and what i need for it. Can you please help??
I want to start a pageant system. Are there any rules that you know of before you can have a pageant? Or can you just rent somewhere and have one?
Wow really pretty! Can you do pagents if your 14
Hi I'm Madison and I am 12 and I would love to be in a second pageant. I didn't win anything at my 1st pageant. My mom was so stressed last time and she hates pageants so now when I talk about pageants she gets mad. My first pageant was a couto pageant. Do you know any cheap pageants in CT besides couto? Please help!
-mptmat/ Madison PS mptmat is my YouTube name. ;)
Hi habee :) my name's jessie and i'm 13 yrs old. I live in the uk and want to enter a US style glitz pageant, my mum says no because she says that I shouldn't get a spray tan because I'm too young and that I'm too young to be wearing skirts that are more than 2 inches above the knee :/ what do you think I should do? I've been asking for quite a while now but she still says no. Also, if she changes her mind I already have a dress that I could use but it's a glitz cupcake dress (my friend gave it to me for my birthday because she knows how much I like them) will I loose points because I'm 13? Thanks :) x
i have a question whats the avg. amount of money spent on a glitz/simi gliz pagent
hi im 10 years old and i want to do pageants realy bad but the dresses are realy price my mom is a HAIRDRESS CAN YOU HELP FIND A PACE IN NEW YORK LI FOR ME THANKS!
Hi I'm lauren and I really want to do beauty pageants and im 11years old and is it ok if girls ages 11-12 wear cupcake shape skirts? My mom is trieng to pay for everything and do you know any websites or stores that I could go to to buy a dress,makeup,fake eyelashes and nails,fake hair,and everything else I need for a pageant I live in oklahoma and I really hope you can help me:) thnx
i am 10 and i want to do pagents but the are all excipsove and the dresses are too can you tell me where i can find a pagent in pennsylvaina thank you please
I have short really short hair and I was wondering for a glitz pagent would I need a hair piece or should I just leave it as it is
How does crowning work because I want to organize a pagent for my hometown.
karen jones 2 years ago
i want to know if girls age 12 can wear can can slips under dress to make it full.