10 Comp Prep Must Do’s
New to competing?
There’s a few things you may not have considered in the lead up to the stage. It’s not just training and dieting, remember – you’re presenting your best package, from your hair down to your toe nails!
But we’ve got you covered, follow our 10 step guide to the stage:
1. Find an expert comp prep coach
Join our competition Package with Enterprise Fitness
2. Choose and register with your chosen federation/ competition
You usually need to pay an annual premium before being able to register for categories in the comp (ensure to speak with your coach regarding categories leading up to show)
3. Posing
Posing lessons are essential, if you’re not practicing your posing, you’re at risk of not showing your hard work on stage. Try working with:
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- ICN Victoria run group posing sessions (like the Facebook page called ICN VICTORIA POSING)
- Our very own Liam & Anna
- Other group posing workshops
4. Bikini
For Bikinis check out these designers:
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- Strike A Pose Designs
- 67 Bikinis
- Style on Stage – Jo Rogers
- GlamFit Bikinis
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5. Hair
We recommend checking out:
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- Perfect Pout Melbourne
- De Ross Artistry (Tania De Ross)
- Shauna Bradley
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6. Tan
Ensure to comply with your federations’ rules and contact:
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- Get Comp Ready tanning
- Pro Tan
- Sarah Jade – 0433 059 014
- Growse Nails & Tanning
7. Shoes
Depending in your category, you may require heels or sneakers. We recommend buying them from:
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- Shoes of Hollywood (online)
- All4Me (online)
- Diamond Heels
- Plain white sneakers – any brand (try to avoid high-tops as these can cut you off at the ankle, making you appear stumpy)
8. Makeup
Organise and plan your stage makeup. We suggest:
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- Perfect Pout Melbourne
- De Ross Artistry (Tania De Ross)
- Claire Bradley
9. Nails
Match or compliment the colour with your bikini. Try any nail salon that you have been to before or have been recommended
10. Jewellery
Make sure it matches your overall look. Try:
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- Lovisa
- Colette Hayman
- All That Glitters Gems (online)
