Looksmaxxing for beginners: a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Get a baseline

Before changing anything, record where you are. Take a few straight-on photos in even light, and scan your face with Hexum for scores across 34 metrics. A baseline shows which area gives the biggest gain first, so you are not trying everything at once.

Step 2: Fix skin

Clear, even skin is one of the highest-impact basics. Use a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer, daily SPF 30 or higher and, if suited to you, a gradually introduced retinoid. See the full skin routine guide.

Step 3: Hair and grooming

• Get a haircut that suits your face and hairline.
• Keep brows tidy and facial hair deliberate.
• Look after your teeth: regular cleaning and a dentist visit. Whitening or straightening are dental decisions.

Step 4: Get lean, sustainably

Lower body fat usually shows up in the face and jawline. You cannot lose fat from one area on purpose, so the approach is a sustainable calorie balance, enough protein and regular training. Avoid crash diets, which are hard to keep up and can leave your face looking tired.

Step 5: Sleep, posture and fitness

• Sleep: consistent, enough hours, for skin and puffiness.
• Posture: a neutral head position makes the jaw-to-neck line look sharper.
• Training: strength work improves how you carry yourself.

Step 6: Style and fit

Clothes that fit well and colors that suit you make a quick, visible difference at no medical risk.

Step 7: Track and adjust

Rescan every few weeks in the same lighting and angle. Hexum builds a daily protocol of about 38 minutes a day around your weakest areas and lets you compare scans.

Across Hexum users, the average Overall Score improves by 35% from first scan to week 6.¹

¹ Average change in Hexum Overall Score, first scan to week 6. Based on Hexum’s own user data; not a published study.

What to avoid

• Extreme methods and unproven supplements. Start with habits that are safe and boring.
• Jumping to procedures. Anything surgical or medical is a serious decision for a qualified professional, not an app.
• Comparing yourself to edited photos. Filters and lighting set an unrealistic bar.