【Job Hunting Hair】Job Hunting ID Photo Bangs: Swept Side or Straight Across?

September 30, 2026 September 30, 2026

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There are many parts of your hairstyle during job hunting that leave you wondering what to do, right?

Especially when it comes to bangs, you often hear stories like "I grew them out for job hunting."

This time, regarding bangs when taking job hunting ID photos, we will explain concerns such as "I don't want to sweep my bangs because it doesn't suit me," "They get ruined when I wear a mask...", "Are bangs above the eyebrows OK?", and more!

Down, swept, or pinned up are all OK! What matters most is a clean and neat impression!

The most important thing for your appearance in job hunting is a clean and neat impression! For bangs that are so long they hide your eyes or are too heavy, it's best to handle them by doing one of three things: parting, sweeping, or pulling them up.

Also, no matter what shape your bangs are, looking messy is a big NO. Be sure to tame stray hair using wax or hairspray.

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For those whose hair falls out of place even after applying wax or hairspray, using bobby pins is also recommended. When using them, it is best to fasten them near your ears so the pins are as hidden as possible. Showing part of your forehead and your ears makes it easier to give a cleaner, neater, and more polished impression.

If you keep your bangs down, pay attention to the length.

Having shadows over your eyes or having to brush your hair away with your hand repeatedly leaves a bad impression. We recommend sweeping your bangs to the side or trimming them.

Also, it is best to tuck away the side locks of hair (often called "feeler hair"). Since your forehead is partially covered by your bangs, keeping your ears clearly visible creates a well-balanced look.

Prevent messy bangs caused by masks with these tips!

During pollen season or when colds are going around, you want to wear a mask.
What becomes the biggest enemy at such times is the humidity inside the mask. Have you ever experienced getting your bangs nicely set, only to have them ruined...?

In job hunting, many job seekers might feel anxious that messy bangs will make them look sloppy.

Even when taking job hunting ID photos, if your bangs get ruined on your way to the studio, it puts a damper on your mood. Here are two recommended solutions for such times!

①Use a mask that doesn't fog up glasses or use a nose pad

Messy bangs are caused by breath leaking through the gaps in the mask. Glasses-friendly masks that don't fog up prevent this, so your bangs won't curl from moisture.

Also, nose pads can simply be added to the mask you normally use.

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Just attaching one significantly reduces the effect of humidity on your bangs.
It's a method you can use in daily life, so give it a try!

②Go with side-swept bangs that aren't affected by moisture

Neatly side-swept bangs like the one in the picture are a staple for job hunting, aren't they?

Not only are they less affected by the humidity leaking from the gaps of a mask, but showing your forehead gives an intelligent impression and brightens up your eye area.

Another recommended point is that even if you set them with hairspray or wax, they look natural. It definitely gives a clean and refreshed impression.

Bangs above the eyebrows and asymmetrical bangs depend on the company

Among straight-across bangs, so-called "on-mayu" bangs where the ends sit above the eyebrows create a bright impression by showing your eyes clearly. Some might think it looks too unique, but regarding bangs above the eyebrows, the reality is that it depends on your target industry and company. The same applies to "asymmetrical" bangs that are uneven on the left and right.

If you are worried about whether this hairstyle is acceptable, you will feel more at ease by sweeping them slightly to the side or growing your hair out by the time of the photo shoot.

There are companies where unique hairstyles are preferred, as well as companies that don't have detailed hair rules as long as you look clean and neat. By job hunting with a hairstyle you are satisfied with, you also gain the advantage of matching with a company that fits you well.

Above all, what matters most for your appearance during job hunting is a "clean and neat impression".

At 19 Studio, you can tidy up your appearance before the photo shoot, and our staff will give you advice as we shoot. We will help you get an ID photo that you can submit with confidence, featuring beautifully styled bangs!