Types of Hearing Aids

There are three main types of hearing aids that you can choose from today: Behind-the-ear (BTE), Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE), and In-the-canal (ITC).

Choosing which style of hearing aid is most suitable for you depends on your type of hearing loss. After completing a hearing test, your hearing healthcare professional will be able to recommend styles and brands that will benefit your hearing and comfort level.

In behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, the battery compartment, microphone, and controls sit behind the ear with a clear tube connecting to the earmold. Because the earmold can be easily changed without having to purchase a new hearing aid, this style is often chosen for children whose earmolds need to be changed as they grow. The casing that sits behind the ear can be purchased in various colors to match the wearer’s skin tone, hair color, or fashion choice. The BTE is for those with moderate to profound hearing loss.

BTE Hearing Aid, 

Receiver-in-the canal (RIC) hearing aids are similar to BTE but are even more discreet. A nearly invisible tube connects the casing to a receiver that sits inside of the ear canal. Because the receiver is smaller than an earmold, more natural sound is able to flow through the ear canal. RIC hearing aids also come in a variety of colors and are built for those with mild to severe hearing loss.

RIC Hearing Aid, source: 

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are the most “invisible” of the styles. This hearing aid sits inside of the canal in a lightweight plastic shell and are custom made to fit the wearer’s ear canal. This style also comes in a completely-in-the-canal (CIC) form that is smaller and even less visible. ITC hearing aids are made for moderate to severe hearing loss, while CIC is made for mild to moderate hearing loss.

8 Magazines Every Fashion Model Needs to Study

One of the biggest mistakes aspiring models make is not being prepared. Some models who are just starting out will head to a booking after a late night of partying, unaware of how physically and mentally demanding a photoshoot can be.

Others forget to bring their portfolio, leave their model kit at home, or don’t bother to research the agency or client they’re shooting for. Worst of all, they have no idea what to do when they’re put in front of a camera. This careless attitude can make you seem unprofessional, unmotivated, and consequently, un-bookable. ​

A major part of being prepared is simply making an effort to get a good night’s sleep and double-checking that you have everything you need. It’s also important to do your homework—meaning immersing yourself in the modeling world and learning from successful and practiced models. 

Let Magazines be Your Guide

Hands down the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn to model are to spend quality time with your favorite fashion magazine. As you flip through the pages of these fashion bible publications, study the models and observe how they have moved their position. Memorize and practice their poses, and learn to mimic their characterization of different emotions.

Learn about the designers, photographers, and note the models’ names. As an exercise, tear out pages with the shots you like best and practice what you see. Don’t stop practicing until you’ve perfected the mood, the pose, the expression. Soon you’ll have the confidence you need to appear effortless in front of a camera.

Stay away from so-called “fashion” magazines that fill themselves with nothing but celebrities. They’re an interesting read, but if you really want to make your research worthwhile, stick with legitimate high fashion magazines that use real models. The best fashion magazines to learn from rarely need an introduction to someone interested in modeling.