Glow-up guideEvidence first
Glow-up for male models: the honest version
What men's boards publish, what you can work on, and the jawline trends worth skipping.
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How this affects your score
Grooming and skin add 0 points to the readiness score. Digitals, your submission kit, on-camera presence and posture are the changeable factors we count.
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What men's boards publish
- Men's editorial and runway: 5'11"–6'2" (Premier), 6'0"–6'3" barefoot (Kim Dawson, Campbell), 5'11"–6'3" (Heffner).[1][3][4][5]
- Campbell lists suit sizes 38–42 for its men's board; men's samples typically run 40R.[4][32]
- From 6'4", Kim Dawson and Campbell run big and tall divisions (Campbell: suit 48L–50L).[3][4]
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What you can work on
- Daily SPF 30+ and a simple cleanse-and-moisturize routine.[42]
- Strength training on 2+ days a week and 150–300 minutes of moderate activity.[52]
- Whitening: professional products or ones with the ADA Seal, after a dental check-up. Sensitivity is common.[53]
- Digitals: groomed the way you would actually show up, with no filters and no retouching, in natural light.[5]
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What to skip
Questions
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Can I change my jawline?
Adult facial bones don't change with exercise. Lighting and camera angle change how a jaw reads in photos, which is why digitals practice is the honest lever.
This is general information, not medical advice. If something hurts, spreads or affects your mood, see a clinician.
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