For an official photograph, your haircut decision and the photograph’s requirements are separate matters. Confirm the current photo rules with the relevant provider, then explain the grooming result you want.

What to discuss

Ask your barber for a finish that feels familiar and leaves you comfortable presenting your normal appearance. Identify whether the fringe should be arranged differently for the photograph and whether that is a temporary styling choice or a change you want every day.

Plan your appointment

Do not rely on the barber to guarantee acceptance of an official photo. A neat haircut does not establish compliance with document-specific requirements. If a perm is under consideration, separate that longer-term style decision from the immediate photograph. Request a clear demonstration of the chosen finish so you can reproduce it when the picture is taken.

Signature Grooming is AUD150, with a first-visit option at AUD120. Confirm any additional services and the total before booking. Written by Ryunosuke Kano, HIROGINZA Sydney.

Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. View current appointments and confirm your service.

Style created by our team in Japan. Style reference only; the photograph does not identify a particular perm technique.