Are certain 'looks' in child actors easier to cast?

Are certain 'looks' in child actors easier to cast?

Gabrielle Schary (Casting Director) gives expert video advice on: What type of child can succeed in an acting career?; Are certain 'looks' in child actors easier to cast?; Does a child need to have perfect looks to succeed as an actor? and more...

General looks are easier to find. Some children look more typical than other children. Some advertisers want a typical-looking kid. It's usually driven by who their customers are. Sometimes you want more of a Midwestern look. Sometimes you want a beach look. Sometimes you want an urban look. Kids are kids, so you can't really manipulate their looks as much as you would adults but typically the look that is most popular is the natural look, not a look that has been over styled with hair, jewellery, or makeup on kids. Usually it's the natural look, the right out of school, in their play clothes. Just go be a kid.