Q&A for How to Win a Beauty Pageant

Start your beauty routine so that when a pageant comes you are already prepared. Eat healthily and take care of your body. Be passionate and enthusiastic. Love all of your features. If this is your dream, the only way to achieve it is to strive for it.

You can always try again! If they announce the winner and it's not you, be gracious -- smile and and congratulate the winner. If you have a chance, politely ask the Judges why you didn't win, so that you can improve on those aspects. Don't assume you're going to win, assume that you're going to try your best and enjoy the occasion.

All you can do is breathe and tell yourself you will do great If you practiced, just go out there and do your best!

Yes and no. They will judge your looks to a certain extent, but they are also looking for sassy attitudes, nice smiles, and confidence. They also look at your modeling skills and talents.

Of course you can -- anyone can compete in a beauty pageant. Don't let things like that make you feel self-conscious. They are a part of you (and in many places a symbol of beauty).

Acting is definitely a wonderful talent one can have. You could perform a monologue. Most pageants will have a time requirement for you to follow.

Winning a beauty pageant is not that important, but it can help some people feel more accomplished and confident about themselves.

I took this opportunity because I believe I have what it takes to represent my country. I also believe that this platform can change one's vision and philosophy, and can help me to achieve my goals and all that I aspire to become.

Definitely. Lens can sharpen and brighten your eyes, giving you a more powerful gaze.

You are not going to find a pageant that is free. You might be able to find a sponsor and have the sponsor help out with costs. Remember, you don't need the most expensive dress to win - just a great personality.

It depends on the pageant. Some provide everything and some don't, they should supply you with all this information when you enter.

No, but a coach could help, advise, and motivate you.

It shouldn't be about how old you are, it should be the age limit of the pageant. Find a pageant for your age bracket.

These tips do apply to all pageants. Remember also on pageant day to always smile and be perky and happy.

If you are too young to wax, don't worry about it, you probably don't have very much body hair anyway.

The winner may get a chance to represent their country in an international beauty pageant or do more social service. They may even get modelling or promotional contracts.

The Questions given are not going to be scientific. It's all about testing your self-confidence and knowledge. Just be yourself.

Smile as they are handing you the crown. After that, start by looking at the judges and mouthing "Thank you." Be graceful, smile, and show that you appreciate winning.

There is no one winning answer. Just tell them some of your qualities which the winner must have. You can even tell them what you will do if you win that title. But most important just be who you are and answer the things you are good at.

Yes, of course. You could use makeup to cover them, or if the spots are birth marks or scars, just leave them alone.

No, not all pageants have a fee, but it depends on the organizers and the level of competition.

I say this as an actual pageant competitor and it works. I imagine I'm in my room and just checking myself out in the mirror but, as a runway walk. I breathe deeply and watch others before me or watch videos on the pageant or similar pageants. This makes me feel like I know what I'm doing. For the shaking -- use it and move your dress around to do something with them it also looks good.

Yes.

To win the attention of judges, you just need to be who you are. Stay true to yourself and the judges will also help you win their attention. Just be confident, calm and unique.

Most of the questions asked in beauty pageants are related to your social and family life (siblings? best friend?), your opinions ("What famous person do you want to meet?"), and the occasional curveball ("What are the 3 most important things in a kitchen and why?"). Just try to answer them truthfully and as if you were just talking to a friend. If you need time to think, repeat the question back to them, but not as if you are confused (i.e. "Which famous person? Hmm? That's hard because there are so many wonderful people in the world..."). Make sure to enunciate. Don't mumble and don't look at the floor when speaking.

These tips are fairly general and proven to be effective for past pageant competitors, but if you don't feel they are right for you, seek the help of a pageant coach or past pageant winner.

It's possible, but it's dependent on the person.

There are extreme pageant types, and girls who fit the stereotype, but that isn't key. You need to be yourself, and show the judges what makes you, you. The more you try to fit in, the less you will stand out, and uniqueness is what makes a beauty queen.

Yes. There are some beauty pageants for kids too. Contact the organizing committee for more information about age requirements, entry forms and fees. Be aware that pageant work is expensive and time-consuming and your parents may not be willing to pay the money or drive you around a lot.

It depends. If your country does not do any beauty pageants, then yes, you might need to speak English if you go abroad. However, many pageants will provide an interpreter, so check first.