We've all seen too many headless, shirtless torsos to count...
Whether you're a casual user, or you use Grindr and Tinder 24/7, there's a good chance you've seen people using all these types of profile pics on numerous dating apps...
1. The Mirror Selfie
The pinnacle of dating app profile pics. Usually shirtless, maybe after a solid haircut, the mirror selfie shows off just the right amount of goods.
2. The Headless Horseman
Also known as The Torso, The Headless Horseman appeals to discreet peeps with banging bodies. Is it too much to ask for a Face pic, though?
3. The Random Landscape
For the really discreet peeps. This option is equal parts picturesque and equal parts red flag.
4. The Smoothing Tool
We all have that friend who over-edits their photos, and chances are that friend is also on dating apps. Put down the smoothing tool, people!
5. The "I Hiked to the Top of This Mountain!"
Nothing says ‘look at me, I do stuff and I’m outdoorsy’ like a sweaty hiking picture. This is also an excellent opportunity to be shirtless and not look so douchey.
6. Zoomed-Out
If you have to squint to see the person, they’re hiding something.
7. The Extreme Angle
…or as we like to call them, 'Selfies from the Sky.'
8. Mood Lighting
In most cases, your profile pic wants to invoke happiness, but when your face seems to be lurking in the shadows (no matter how artistic it looks) it feels a bit depressing.
9. The Who is Who?
Are you the girl on the bottom left of the cheerleading pyramid or second from the right? Oh, you’re the coach in the background? Got it. *rolls eyes*
10. The LinkedIn
Business professional. Usually in a suit, and usually looking smart as hell.
11. The Post-Workout/Post-Shower
This is when a lot of people look their best, but depending on the execution, a post-workout/post-shower profile pic could definitely come off a little conceited.
12. Animals
Cute puppies make all profile pics FIRE, but just make sure you’re in the photo as well.
13. The Duck Face
Speaking of animals...
Retire it, people. PLEASE!
14. The Random, Professional Model Shot
There’s nothing more confusing than a potential boyfriend/girlfriend whose occupation states "teacher" on their dating profile, but their profile pic screams "provocative model."
15. The Filter on Filter on Filter
We need to see the real you, not the Valencia, Sepia-tinted, light-leaked, X-Pro II version of you.
