Definitions
What is Looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is an online subculture dedicated to maximizing one's physical attractiveness.
T or F
Looksmaxxing is mainly targeted towards girls/women
False!
Looksmaxxing is targeted towards boys/men
How many bullet points are in our disscusion?
3
A looksmaxxer starts striking his facial bones to try and break them, so when they heal, they will be sharper.
What is bonesmashing?
One healthy habit that can improve your appearance without changing your facial features?
Getting enough sleep
What is softmaxxing?
Softmaxxing is a viral internet term that refers to the process of improving your physical appearance through non-invasive, accessible methods.
T or F
Social Media has given Looksmaxxing culture a platform to grow
TRUE! Looksmaxxing has emerged mainly in 2023, with multiple influences, mainly being Clavicular
How many charts are in our Results?
2
A looksmaxxer starts styling his hair, using a skincare routine, and mewing.
What is softmaxxing?
Name one risk of following extreme appearance advice from social media without checking reliable sources.
What is injury, unrealistic expectations, or harming physical/mental health?
What is bonesmashing?
Bonesmashing is a dangerous online beauty trend where individuals repeatedly strike their facial bones (like the jawline and cheekbones) with hard objects—such as hammers, massage guns, or bottles.
T or F
Looksmaxxing directly eases mental health, making participants feel comfortable and happy with their bodies.
False!
Looksmaxxing has shown to deteriorate mental health. According to looksmaxxing.com, more than half of looksmaxxers have increased symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What are our names?
Pedro, Kaz, Giovanna, Sahily
An individual starts paying more attention to their facial structure and looks, while trying to maximize his physical appearance
What is Looksmaxxing?
T or F: Everyone benefits from the exact same looksmaxxing routine.
False. People's features, skin types, goals, and health needs are different.
What is hardmaxxing?
Hardmaxxing is an extreme subset of the "looksmaxxing" trend. It involves pursuing permanent and often risky methods to alter physical appearance and facial structure.
T or F
Looksmaxxing culture can be known as a positive online group that encourages improvement of physical looks.
True!
Even though social media has given rise to extreme Looksmaxxing rituals, it's core values is maximizing physical attractiveness.
What is our research question?
How does “looksmaxxing” culture affect body image in the minds of teenage boys?
A looksmaxxer gets more permanent changes, plastic surgery, lip fillers, injections, implants, etc.
What is hardmaxxing?
What are "hunter eyes" commonly used to describe?
What is Lookism?
"Lookism" is prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance.
True or False
Lookism primarily effects the academic sector.
False!
Lookism mainly effects the workforce, in which people who are presentable get more pay and fast promotions.
What is our project title?
The “Looksmaxxing” Epidemic: A New Face For Lookism, And Its Effect on Teenage Boys
A looksmaxxer starts talking about how his chances to succeed in life will drastically improve if he is more handsome
What is Lookism?
What does "canthal tilt" refer to?
What is the angle between the inner and outer corners of the eyes?