‘Looksmaxxing’ is the disturbing TikTok trend turning young men into incels
- Written by Jamilla Rosdahl, Senior Lecturer, Australian College of Applied Psychology
ShutterstockA new trend taking over TikTok is targeting vulnerable young men. The “looksmaxxing” phenomenon – to maximise one’s looks – is aimed at young men and boys who want to change their appearance to become more attractive and gain social acceptance.
Unhappy with their appearance, teenage boys and young men...





