Americas Next Top Model - Defining The Fierce Factor By: Edward Ganges
Original Article for RealityTVMatrix.com
The Fierce Factor. What is it? Answer: the ability to project a total physical pressence of such impact that other persons are forced to say "Wow".
For America's Next Top Model, the "Fierce" factors are Hair, Face, Breasts, Buttocks, Legs, Grace, Charm, Walk and Brains! But how does one take these natural assets and make them FIERCE?
Guest columnist Muar-Rai has tackled just this question and has provided us with 41 Fierce Factor Tips to help YOU attain the Fierceness! Below are the tip list titles with an article excerpt from each of the Fierce Factor categories, plus links to each of the full articles:
Jack "Golden Boy" Braun Hair Ranking: 1st Place
The Hair:
Your Hair Advertises Your Personality
Know Your Hair Type
Wear The Best Style for Your Face Shape
Shine Is Important
Trim It to Keep It Looking Polished
Excerpt: Avoid split ends which prevents hair styles from looking polished (you wouldn’t sport unpolished nails would you.). You should undergo regular trims every 2 to 6 months depending on how often your hair grows....
Balance Your Emphasis
Excerpt: *Everything* can't be your most appealing feature. Pick the feature you want to promote for the occassion and keep the emphasis on the other facial features to a minimum. Don't neglect them, just let them be less maximized....
Earl "Black Eagle" Sanderson Breasts Ranking: 1st Place
The Breasts:
Enhance Your Posture First
Work Out Your Pecs
Chicken Cutlets Beat Toilet Tissue
Carefully Consider Implants
Excerpt: The most permanent and realistic looking enhancement out there is surgical augmentation. Take the time to consider if this route is right for you. never rush into surgery....
Exfoliate Your Dead Skin
Excerpt: Great legs start with great skin care. Exfoliate your legs with a loofah or an exfoliating body scrub to dead skin and buff away any blemishes. Removing the dead skin cells allows your skin to naturally replace them with new healthy skin cells.
Don't Be Too Loud
Excerpt: Being too loud may come across as being obnoxious, which is considered to show immaturity not grace. Even when outside, use your “indoor” voice. Listen attentively.... >> Read the full Fierce Factor Grace Tips article here...
Jack "Golden Boy" Braun Charm Ranking: 1st Place
The Charm:
Smile As Often As You Can
Express Your Manners (and Avoid Vulgarities)
Emote A Positive Vibe
Have Some Confidence
Don't Be Desperate
Excerpt: “Desperation is unattractive” (judge Paulina, ANTM Cycle 12). A desperate person makes others feel attacked by the evil spirit of “neediness” putting them off from getting to know you. Decreasing ones projection of desperation is a simple as pausing while breating....
Monitor Your Posture
Excerpt: Head up, back straight and pelvis tucked in. You’ve heard it (perhaps) in grade school, and it still translates well to your attractiveness today. It should appear like you are slightly leaning back – but not so much so that the observer thinks you are forcing it or will fall down.