We see ourselves in the mirror every day, so we don’t always notice how small changes add up over time. Before you know it, the headshot on your website or LinkedIn stops looking like the person people meet in real life. For most professionals, updating your headshot every two years keeps things accurate and credible.

There are times when you should update it sooner. If you’ve gained or lost weight, changed your hairstyle, grown a beard, shaved a beard, or made any noticeable change to your appearance, it’s worth refreshing your headshot right away.