6,480
edits
Looksmaxing: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m
no edit summary
(added softmaxxing type) |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:Ppp.png|frameless|right|400px]] | [[File:Ppp.png|frameless|right|400px]] | ||
'''Looksmaxing''' is any attempt at improving one's [[looks|appearance]]. The term originated on the [[PSL]] forums as a modification of the -maxxing suffix used to indicate a form of self-improvement; thus, '' | '''Looksmaxing''' is any attempt at improving one's [[looks|appearance]]. The term originated on the [[PSL]] forums as a modification of the -maxxing suffix used to indicate a form of self-improvement; thus, ''looksmaxing'' means to attempt to maximize one's physical appearance.<ref>https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/maxxing</ref> | ||
[[Looksmax.org]] is the largest existing looksmaxing forum that follows the PSL tradition of looksmaxing discussion and continues the subculture surrounding it. | |||
==In-depth explanation== | |||
Forms of looksmaxing vary from mild and well-known methods (such as getting a haircut, using minoxidil and grooming eyebrows) to more invasive techniques such as plastic surgery and using [[Anabolic steroid|anabolic steroids]]. There also exist purported extreme methods such as [[bonesmashing|smash bone theory]] in an attempt to thicken one's facial bones. However, a lot of these extreme looksmaxing methods are proposed in a facetious fashion. | Forms of looksmaxing vary from mild and well-known methods (such as getting a haircut, using minoxidil and grooming eyebrows) to more invasive techniques such as plastic surgery and using [[Anabolic steroid|anabolic steroids]]. There also exist purported extreme methods such as [[bonesmashing|smash bone theory]] in an attempt to thicken one's facial bones. However, a lot of these extreme looksmaxing methods are proposed in a facetious fashion. | ||
The most controversial practice postulated by some [[ethnicel]]s includes [[whitemaxxing]], which is modifying your appearance to appear more European. | The most controversial practice postulated by some [[ethnicel]]s includes [[whitemaxxing]], which is modifying your appearance to appear more European. | ||
==Looksmaxing methods== | |||
== | |||
In the looksmaxing community, having a lean body and a full head of hair are considered the most crucial features to look good as a male. | In the looksmaxing community, having a lean body and a full head of hair are considered the most crucial features to look good as a male. | ||
Skin quality is another important trait and can be improved by fixing acne, increasing collagen or moderate tanning. | Skin quality is another important trait and can be improved by fixing acne, increasing collagen or moderate tanning. | ||