Sassy girls with sex appeal are hot property in the modelling world right now. Whether appearing in lads mags, calendars or even working in TV and movies, this fast growing section of the industry is attracting some of the most gorgeous girls around.

You will probably need to find a reputable glamour model agency if you plan on becoming the next big name in glamour, but how do you find the right agency for you?

To give yourself the best start you will need to consider the following:

• Your look

Understanding how to work your ‘look’ is an important part of being a successful glamour model. Unlike fashion modelling where the clothes and accessories take pride of place, glamour work focuses on your face and body. Whether you have great hair and lips, a curvaceous bottom or beautiful breasts it’s important to know your best assets, and how to flaunt them, before you meet with any agencies.

• Will you bare all?

All glamour models will be expected to pose in skimpy clothing, swimwear and lingerie during their career, but not all are happy to pose fully nude or semi-nude. When researching glamour model agencies take a look at the models each agency represents and find out more about the work they do. If you don’t want to bare all, stick with an agency whose models do more mainstream glamour modelling. Make it clear from the outset how far you are prepared to go.

• Location, location, location

How far are you willing to travel in order to find work? If you prefer to stay close to home you might want to find an agency in your local area, however if you are happy to travel around the country and even overseas then a London agency could be the right fit. Remember, the more you work, the quicker you will make a name for yourself so you might need to be flexible in the beginning until you get established and are able to be more selective about the jobs you are prepared to travel for. Whether you decide to work on a local or national basis, professional organisations such as UK Models can advise you on finding the right agency.

• Set goals

When choosing an agency it’s important to set your career goals. Decide if you want to aim to be booked for national campaigns with lingerie or swimwear brands, or are just looking for one off assignments that will work around your lifestyle commitments or other employment. When meeting with potential agencies find out if they share your goals and could help you build the career you want.

What next?

Make a short list of the glamour agencies you would like to work with and find out if they are accepting new models. You will need to invest in a professional portfolio of images to take along to castings. UK Models can help you build a set of photographs that will showcase your face and body, and advise you on how to start making your approach.