DEAR BONNIE: I have a serious case of Resting Bitch Face, and I always look annoyed or unfriendly in photos, even when I'm perfectly happy! I'm getting new professional headshots soon, and I desperately need tips to look approachable and warm. Any secrets to fix my RBF for good? — FRIENDLY ON THE INSIDE
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DEAR FRIENDLY ON THE INSIDE: You’re not alone. Men get it too, by the way. It’s called Resting Jerk Face and it’s equally uninviting.
But there is a fix. It’s not magic. It’s not surgery. It’s a method that works if you practice. Think of it as physical therapy for your face.
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Inside, I’ll walk you through:
The Anatomy of RBF
Because before we fix the face, we need to understand what’s actually happening.The Real Fix
The Supporting Role
A Practice Routine
It’s friendly without being fake. Approachable without over-performing. And yes, photogenic.