What is a PSL God? The Ultimate Looksmaxxing Trend Explained

A PSL God is a male who is considered to be the epitome of attractiveness. They typically have well-defined cheekbones, strong jawlines, and overall facial symmetry. The idea of a PSL God is connected to the popular looksmaxxing trend. In this article, we dig into everything you need to know about PSL Gods, including their characteristics and how the PSL scale works. We also spoke to life coaches and personal trainers for tips on how you can become a PSL God.

PSL God Meaning Explained

A PSL God is a male with nearly perfect facial features and considered to be the epitome of attractiveness. PSL Gods have strong jawlines, high cheekbones, and well-defined features that are symmetrical and harmonious. PSL Gods typically score 7-7.5 on the PSL scale, with 8 being the highest score you can get.

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What is a PSL God?

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A PSL God is an extremely attractive male with near-perfect facial features. Someone who is a PSL God is considered the epitome of facial attractiveness, having well-defined facial features like high, prominent cheekbones, strong jawlines, and harmonious facial symmetry. PSL Gods typically score 7-7.5 on the PSL scale. A score of 8 (which is the highest score on the PSL scale) is said to be impossible to achieve.^{[1]
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- The PSL Scale is used in the looksmaxxing community, which is a community dedicated to doing whatever it takes to maximize their physical looks.
- PSL stands for PUAhate, Sl*thate, and Lookism, which refers to the now-defunct incel forums that the PSL concept originated from.
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Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician with over 10 years of experience working in skincare.

Julian Arana, M.S.eD., NCSF-CPT, is a Certified Personal Trainer with over 12 years of personal training and coaching experience.

Kirin Dejonckheere is a Certified Life Coach who provides online and in-person 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to the client.

Theresa Fitzpatrick, LMSW is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and the Owner of Mind Your Body Holistic Coaching.

David Chambers is a dating & relationship coach with over 20 years of experience.

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Characteristics of a PSL God

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A defined jawline is a staple of PSL God, with the striking jawline being accentuated by high, prominent cheekbones. This creates a slight dip below the cheekbones that is smoothed out by the chiseled jawline.
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Deep-set eyes with strong brow ridges and thick eyebrows PSL Gods tend to have slightly sunken eyes, being further back in the skull than average. This makes the brow appear strong, meaning PSL Gods also have strong brow ridges. Thick eyebrows that flatter those strong brow ridges are also a key characteristic of PSL Gods.^{[2]
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- PSL Gods usually have hunter eyes, which are narrow, deep-set eyes that resemble those of lions and jaguars.
Straight, well-defined noses that are proportionate to the face are a key characteristic of PSL Gods. The entire nose is defined, from the bridge (which is straight or slightly curved) to the nasal tip.
The lips of a PSL God are noticeable and take up a good portion of the face below the philtrum. They aren’t so big that they take up most of the bottom half; instead, they’re located right in the center between your chin and nose. PSL Gods also have noticeable lips with equally sized upper and lower lips.
PSL Gods typically don’t have thin or receding hair. They usually have haircuts that are full, well-styled, and flatter the rest of their look. If they don’t have hair, the bald look suits their facial structures well and doesn’t take away from their attractiveness.
The concept of ideal facial thirds says that the face is most attractive when it can be divided into three equal parts. The divisions are from the top of the forehead to the brow ridge, the brow ridge to the bottom of the nose, and the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin. While the topic itself is up for debate, it is still a key characteristic for PSL Gods.
The Golden Ratio (1.618) is the ideal ratio of proportions, particularly in the face. If you come across someone with a face length that’s 1.618 times its width, chances are you’ve come across a PSL God. The Golden Ratio can also be applied to other parts of the face to determine how perfect the PSL God truly is, like the lips, nose, and eyes.^{[3]
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How to Become a PSL God

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Take care of your skin. To maintain great skin, skincare specialist Joanna Kula says to double cleanse at night with a cleanser to remove makeup, dirt, and sunscreen. Then, use a gentle cleanser to deep clean the pores. Use a serum or moisturizer daily and wear a broad-spectrum SPF daily.^{[4]
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- Kula also says to avoid smoking and tanning and not to pick at your skin.^{[5]
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Get regular haircuts and keep your facial hair well-kept if you prefer to grow it. If not, shave every 2-3 days to keep your face clean. Body hair is fine, but you want to keep your face in tip-top shape if you choose to grow some there. Keep your nails trimmed and clean out any dirt from them whenever you shower or wash your hands. Do what needs to be done to keep yourself well-groomed.
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Eat healthy. Kula says drinking 8-10 glasses of water and eating a balanced diet full of fruits and vegetables is crucial for getting good skin (which is typically needed to be a PSL God), as it supplies you with essential nutrients and antioxidants.^{[6]
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- Uncomfortable digestive issues include bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea.
Go for runs, head to the gym, and dedicate time to taking care of your body. Regular exercise helps keep your body in shape, which can contribute to higher levels of facial attractiveness on the PSL Scale. To make exercise more exciting, certified personal trainer Julian Arana, M.S.eD., NCSF-CPT, says to consider playing sports, riding your bike somewhere beautiful, and participating in fitness challenges with friends.^{[8]
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Be confident around others and take pride in yourself. According to certified life coach Kirin Dejonckheere, being confident looks like aligning with your core values and “being able to connect with your inner strength, knowing your world, accepting your imperfections, and not allowing other people or external circumstances to dictate your actions for you.”^{[9]
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- Being happy with the person you are is the key to confidence, as others naturally notice that happiness and may equate it to confidence.
If you don’t have the natural features of a PSL God, cosmetic surgery can help you achieve them. Neck lifts, chin augmentation, and jawline contouring can all help you achieve a stronger jawline, while cheek implants can add more volume and symmetry to your cheeks. Whatever facial features you’re lacking, consider looking into the surgical options for enhancing them to become a PSL God.^{[11]
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PSL Scale Explained

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The PSL scale is a scoring system used to rate physical attractiveness. The scale ranks people on a scale from 0-8, with 0 being someone who isn’t attractive at all and 8 being someone with perfect facial harmony, balance, and symmetry. It's known to be a harsh grading system, with 40% of people being considered below average. The specifics of the PSL scale are as follows:^{[12]
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- 1-2 PSL: Very unattractive
  - Celebrity Examples: Jay Z, Lewis Capaldi, Aziz Ansari
- 3-4 PSL: Average level of attractiveness
  - Celebrity Examples: Mr Beast & Adam Driver
- 5-6 PSL: Above average level of attractiveness
  - Celebrity Examples: Taylor Lautner, Vinnie Hacker, Neymar
- 7-8 PSL: Extremely attractive
  - Celebrity Examples: Henry Cavill, Brad Pitt, Jordan Barrett

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Criticisms of the PSL Concept

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Some say the PSL scale promotes unrealistic beauty standards. The PSL Scale categorizes most people as average or below average, which inadvertently promotes unrealistic beauty standards in return. Not everyone can have a strong, 90-degree jawline that looks like it can slice through a steak. Nor can everyone have perfect facial symmetry.
- By promoting the PSL God as the ideal, the PSL concept promotes unrealistic beauty standards.
While attractiveness is naturally subjective, the PSL concept attempts to define it through a series of markers on a scale that may be difficult to achieve. By promoting the idea that attractiveness is defined by numbers, not only does the PSL concept hurt others’ feelings, but it also inflates people’s criteria for attraction, which can make it harder for them to properly connect with others.
The PSL Concept defines attractiveness on a scale that only takes looks into account, focusing on the jawline, facial symmetry, and which aspects of their face fulfill the Golden Ratio. By only taking looks into account, the PSL Concept doesn’t acknowledge other factors that can contribute to attractiveness, like a person’s sense of humor and the content of their character.

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Do you need to be a PSL God to be attractive?

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No, but taking excellent care of yourself help you be more attractive. Men’s dating coach David Chambers says attractiveness is subjective, but generally looking like you take care of yourself is beneficial. Take pride in yourself, groom yourself, learn about new things, and aim to be knowledgeable about certain topics. Being able to communicate well is also typically attractive, but again, it’s subjective.^{[13]
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- Other factors that contribute to overall attractiveness include your personality, how confident you are in yourself, and the content of your character.
- If you’re mean to others and don’t have any values, you may be perceived as less attractive than nice people who have strong values.
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Ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Everybody finds different things beautiful. Some people think PSL Gods are the most beautiful, gracious and bodacious people to walk the Earth. Others think they just look like the average '90s actor. While beauty standards may vary depending on the space you’re in, people value different things when it comes to attractiveness, and what they like is ultimately based on their personal opinions.^{[14]
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- It’s best to find someone who finds you attractive because of who you are, not the looksmaxxing trend you’re participating in.

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Other Looksmaxxing Trends

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Mewing Mewing is when you push your tongue to the roof of your mouth to make your jawline seem sharper and more defined than usual. It claims to do so by tightening the skin on your chin when you push the tongue and swallow, but it isn’t backed by science, so its credibility is limited.^{[15]
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Mogging Mogging is when you’re more physically attractive than others and show it off. This showing off can be done intentionally or unintentionally, as it’s typically due to a superior build, from height and body type to facial structure. There are plenty of different types of mogging, but it is characterized by a dominating attractiveness in specific areas. Types of mogging include:^{[16]
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- Heightmogging
- Jawmogging
- Chinmogging
- Hairmogging
- Agemogging
- Fashionmogging
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Thumb Pulling Thumb pulling involves using your thumbs to put pressure on the roof of your mouth. It is believed to pull the upper jaw forward to enhance the jaw’s bone structure and make it more attractive. Although it claims to enhance your appearance, it follows the unproven theory of joint suture, which states that cranial bone growth happens at your skull’s sutures.
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Hunter Eyes Hunter eyes are heavy-lidded, deep-set eyes that are narrow and resemble those of natural hunting animals, like lions and jaguars. They are typically only achievable by genetics (particularly bone structure and eye shape), but you can train your muscles to make your eyes look a bit more “hunter.”