The formula for the most desirable headshot is quite simple: look straight into the camera with a nice smile, stand under natural light, style your hair nicely, a groomed face for men and a minimal, natural make-up look for women (that is if you wear make-up), and a simple background like a brick wall.

Should you smile in profile pic?

Its hard to predict what people are looking for while swiping through an endless carousel of profiles, but science says there is one foolproof thing that attracts others: your smile. Thats why including photos featuring your big, brilliant smile gives you a better chance of getting more matches.