Must-Read Hair & Makeup Guide for Job Seekers Before Visiting a Photo Studio [2026]

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Hello, this is Song-i Han, Beauty & Image Researcher at Monk Studio. Based on my 7 years of experience in hair and makeup and 10 years of experience running a photo studio, today I will summarize the 2026 hair and makeup trends that job seekers in Japan must know. A single ID photo determines your first impression. Beyond simply "looking neat," knowing the hair and makeup that suits Japanese corporate culture is a differentiated starting point in the job competition.

Women's Edition — Hair Trends

① Basic Principle: Neatness First

In the Japanese job market, the key to hair is cleanliness and trustworthiness. It is important to give a tidy impression rather than a glamorous one. (The difference from Korea is that in Korea.......