Beauty Pageants

The origin of beauty pageants date back to ancient Europe, wherein symbolic Kings and Queens were chosen during the May Day festival. Beauty contests these days are competitions where contestants compete to achieve a title. They are judged not only by their physical attributes, but also by their personality, intelligence, social awareness and attitude. Beauty pageants are conducted differently for men and women, although it can be said that pageants for women are far more popular than those for men. Beauty Pageants are held at various levels: state level, national level and international level. At the International level, the contestant represents his or her nation. Read further, to know more on beauty pageants.
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Pageant Hairstyles for Girls
Hair is the crowning glory for all girls. Those participating in a beauty pageant always want their hairstyles to be elegant and refined, so read on for ideas on pageant hairstyles for girls.

Pageant Hairstyles for Short Hair
In any pageant, it is very important to look our absolute best and a hairstyle can make a direct impact on the way we look. While long hairstyles have been a staple in pageants, short hair can make you standout. Read on for more information on pageant hairstyles for short hair.

Beauty Pageant Questions and Answers
Beauty pageant questions and answers can be horrifying if you aren't prepared. Here are a few sample pageant questions and answers for your practice.

Pageant Hairstyles for Curly Hair
Curly hair looks beautiful specially in beautiful updo hairstyles. The following article tells you about some elegant pageant hairstyles for curly hair.

Pageant Hairstyles for Medium Hair
Most women with medium hair feel they don't stand a chance at winning a beauty pageant, but it is not so! There are many pageant hairstyles for medium hair, which will help you win that coveted crown. Read on to know more about pageant hairstyles for medium hair.

Pageant Interview Questions
Earlier only physical beauty of contestants would be taken into account in beauty pageants. But with changing times, most pageants now include a pageant interview question round, thus, judging the intelligence along with beauty. So now, beauty with brains is what is looked for! So, if you are dreaming of that much coveted glittering crown, here are some pageant interview questions for your help.

University of Indianapolis Student Wins Miss America 2009
Feeling ill, University student from Indiana still wins the Miss America pageant, becoming the first "Miss Indiana" to do so.

101 Beauty Pageant Tips
101 of the best tips for competing in beauty pageants!

Beauty Pageants : Good, Bad or Plain Ugly
Beauty pageants have not always been around, contrary to what we may think. Paris of Troy was perhaps the first man who had the pleasure of selecting the most beautiful woman, but his choice was limited to three, Helen, the daughter of Zeus and Leda, and two other women. The choice was clear. Helen of Troy would have been the first Miss World, the face that launched a thousand ships.

Are Beauty Pageants Sound for Your Adolescent?
Numerous adolescents aspire to take part in beauty pageants but not many parents backup their kids in the same. Spell such contests do boost up the confidence of the child, there is gloomier side which should too be regarded when you draw a conclusion.

Different Type of Modeling Terms to Guide Aspiring Models
In modeling world, many types of modeling are there. According to your personality, looks, shape, and size of the physical structure you can find out which modeling type suits you. Some modeling type are describe below.

Do You Know the Price to Become a Model?
Every dream has a price, and if your dream is to become a model, you should know that from the beginning.

Chinese Secretary Crowned Miss World
China, where beauty contests were banned until five years ago, was celebrating its first Miss World last night when Zhang Zilin won the competition

Miss Peru And Miss Universe 1957: 50th Anniversary
This article deals with the biography of Gladys Zender, formerly Miss Universe (1957). This year is her anniversary as Miss Universe. Like Rita Moreno (actress from Puerto Rico) and Carolina Herrera (fashion designer from Venezuela), she is a heroine of Latin America.

Miss Japan Is Miss Universe 2007
The article "Miss Japan is Miss Universe" deals with the biography of Riyo Mori, currently Miss Universe 2007. Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, became the second Japanese to win the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe pageant has been held annually since 1952. It is also the world’s best global beauty contest.

Miss Universe 2007
"Miss Universe 2007" speaks about Miss Universe history in the 21st century. From 2000 to 2007. There are refreshing surprises…

Miss Universe Facts & Figures
"Miss Universe Facts and Figures" is a material about Miss Universe pageant in the 20th & 21st centuries. More than 140 countries have participated in the Miss Universe since 1952.

Miss Universe 2007 In Mexico
"Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico" is a profile about Miss Universe Pageant. In my opinion, I think that Miss Universe Pageant is a symbol of the modern woman in this century…

Who is the World's Most Beautiful Woman?
A brief history of beauty pageants and how they are evolving into the new millenium.

The First Ever Artificial Beauty Pageant
Nineteen surgical marvels who have been nipped, tucked and stretched to within an inch of their unnaturally taut forms are to battle it out in the first ever artificial beauty pageant held in China.

Chaos and terror as Miss World contestants escape carnage
More than 80 beauty queens were fleeing Nigeria last night, leaving behind a country in chaos and cries of rage at how their planned Miss World pageant had fanned the flames of communal hatred and left more than 120 people dead.

Briton Wins Libya Beauty Pageant
A British model has fulfilled the traditional beauty queen's pledge to work towards world peace and harmony by winning Libya's first pageant. Lucy Layton triumphed over 22 other international entrants to take the title Miss Net World, in a competition which aimed to boost the image of the...

No Stoning, Nigerian Minister Vows
Nigeria acted to avert threatened boycotts of the Miss World beauty pageant yesterday by promising to stop Islamic courts carrying out executions by stoning. The minister of state for foreign affairs, Dubem Onyia, said: "Nobody will ever be stoned as a result of sharia law. Nobody...

Pageant of birthday suits and lawsuits
Miss North Carolina 2002 arrived at the opening ceremony of the Miss America beauty pageant on Sunday night, accompanied by her mother, an entourage of fans, and one person who adores her somewhat less: the other Miss North Carolina 2002.