Pretty Boy

The "pretty boy" phenotype refers to a particular aesthetic

commonly associated with males who possess delicate or
effeminate features typically deemed attractive. This term has
evolved over time and varies in its interpretation across cultures

Guide
and historical contexts.

"PRETTY BOY: EXPLORING

THE ALLURE OF EFFEMINATE
MASCULINITY"

The appeal of the pretty boy phenotype lies in its departure from traditional masculine
ideals, instead embracing a more androgynous or gender-fluid aesthetic. This can
challenge conventional notions of attractiveness and masculinity, offering a broader
spectrum of beauty standards
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction - What is a prettyboy

• How you could become one of them
What is a prettyboy?

You've probably seen many guys with notably

long, curly hair. These guys often fall into the
prettyboy category. But have you ever thought
about why girls are so attracted to them? In this
thread, I'll delve into all the details.
How you could become a prettyboy?
Top 10 feature to focus on if you want to become
a perfect prettyboy

NOTE: Each listing number is marked by

importance: the first one will be the most
important, and the last one will be the least
important

1. Hairmaxxing:

Probably our very first looksmax was getting a

good haircut. When I was younger, I always
believed that having good hair would make me
"ascend" or make me look 10x times better. To be
honest, I was somewhat correct. Hair = life
Having well-styled hair is law. This is one of the
simplest and one of the very few softmaxxes that
can genuinely increase your SMV (Sexual Market
Value) by 2-3 points.
Prettyboy haircut tierlist

S tier - D. Latham perm / surfer curtains, Wavy curly mullet

A tier - Fluffy hair

B tier - Messy fringe, middle part

C tier - Curly hair, straight hair

D tier - Buzzcut, Edgar

How could you get these curly looking hairs?

While certain haircuts can be achieved by asking

your barber to style your hair accordingly, if you
desire curly hair but have naturally straight hair,
here's the solution.
For short term - curling iron
What is a curling iron: In short, a curling iron is
a hairstyling tool that uses heat to create
curls or waves in the hair. It typically consists
of a heated cylindrical rod that you wrap
sections of hair around to achieve the desired
style.

Benefits:
• You can do it at home.
• You don't have to pay for a barber.
•You need to make a one-time purchase.

Disadvantages:

• You can burn your hair.

• It can be hard to use.
• Requires daily use on your hair.
• Once water touch to your hair it will revert to
its normal state
• Limited customization options for your hair.
For long term - perm

what is perm: perm is a hair treatment that uses

chemicals to permanently alter the structure of
the hair, creating curls or waves.
1. Use a sea salt spray for styling, especially as
your perm grows out and becomes wavier.

2. Hair should be around 4 to 6 inches, with 4

inches on the sides and 6 inches on top.

3. Avoid washing your hair for 48 hours after

getting a perm to preserve the results and do not
brush your hair immediately after to prevent
damage.

4. It's highly recommended to get a perm done at

a salon rather than attempting it at home for
better results and to prevent hair damage (as im
already mentioned). Go to a salon, preferably one
with experienced stylists who work with perms
frequently, and specify your desired style.

5. Ask your barber for peach curles on the top,

puprles on the side

Based on my experience, my hair looks its best

approximately 1-2 months after getting a perm.
During my first perm, my hair wasn't long enough
for peach and purple curlers, so white rods were
used, and I we're statisfied aswell.
Hairproducts:

My own hairproduct shoplist (you should buy atleast

3 from these)

**Hair Styling:**

1. CHI Original Ceramic Hair Straightening Flat Iron

5/4: A reliable hair straightener that does its job well.

2. Koi Beauty Adjustable Derma Stamp Microneedling

Pen - 5/5: Effective for skin and hair health.

3. Pacifica Beauty Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum -

3/5: Provides a refreshing feel but may not suit all hair
types.

4. LOVEPS Hair Dryer with Diffuser - 4/5: A decent

hair dryer with features like temperature control.

5. Mizani Style Shifter Society Coco Dew Curl

(P)restyling Spray - 3/5: Provides some styling, but
results may vary.

6. THESALONGUY Tidal Wave Volume and Texturizing

Sea Salt Spray - 4/5: Adds volume and texture to hair.
**Hair Growth and Care:**

1. Kirkland Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution Extra Strength - 5/5:

Proven to aid hair growth.

2. Pete & Pedro TEXTURE POWDER - Texturizing and Volumizing

Styling Powder - 4/5: Adds texture and volume to hair.

3. dpHUE ACV Daily Scalp Serum - 3/5: Good for scalp health but
may not suit all hair types.

4. Finanutride Natural DHT Blocker & Hair Growth Capsules -

4/5: Effective for preventing hair loss.

5. ELEVATE Biotin Hair Growth Serum & Castor Oil - 4/5:

Promotes hair growth and thickness.

6. Monat Balance Restore Leave-in Conditioner - 3/5: Suitable

for some hair types but not all.

7. Revivogen MD Scalp Therapy Thinning Hair Solution - 4/5:

Effective for thinning hair concerns.

8. Nexxus Clean and Pure Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner -

4/5: Good for maintaining clean hair.

9. Biolage Volume Bloom Shampoo & Conditioner - 4/5: Adds

volume to fine hair.

10. Biolage Strength Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner - 4/5:

Ideal for damaged and sensitized hair types.
2. Leanmaxxing / Diet / Physique / Gymmaxxing

Leanmaxxing:

Starvemaxxing ≠ getting lean

I'd like to start by emphasizing that starvemaxxing

is currently trending on TikTok, and I see many
peoples actually are attempting it. However, it's
crucial to understand that starvemaxxing won't
lead to a lean body or not even a lean face;
instead, it can result you becoming skinny fat. If
you're engaged in this practice, especially as a
teenager, it's strongly advisable to stop it
immediately.

Starvemaxxing is not to be confused with water

fasting. Unlike starvemaxxing, water fasting is
based on a specific routine, not solely on starving
oneself. It is much safer, especially for teenagers,
and more effective, and have more benefit aswell.
Alright, after clearing that let's talk about actually
leanmaxxing.

It's essential to maintain a lean face and lean

body, even as a prettyboy.

As we all know leanmaxing is one of the very few

softmax methods that will significantly raise your
psl but there's way too much inaccuracy and
misinformation on this site and others about how
to do this optimally whilst ensuring you don't ruin
your metabolism, lose lean tissue and waste
valuable time that could be spent looksmaxing on
fad diets that end up becoming a looksmin. In this
guide I will outline the fundamentals of fat loss,
the science behind the small details as well as
other little methods that will help you to optimally
leanmax after you get to the golden range of 12-
10%. Being high body fat 25%+ is a complete
looksmin that lowers testosterone levels, causes
skin issues like acne and hides your potential
bone structure. Remember if you're not
leanmaxing you're not looksmaxing.
CICO (Calories in calories out)-
This is the base rule of fat loss, calories in, calories
out. Your body requires a certain number of
calories (maintenance calories) to maintain its
current weight, if you eat significantly more/less
calories than your maintenance calories you will
gain/lose weight. This number is comprised of your
BMR (basal metabolic rate) (the calories your body
burns doing nothing) multiplied by your activity
multiplier (the calories your body burns while
active). As a general rule of thumb you want to
subtract 500 calories from your maintenance
calories. This is because there are 3500 calories in
1lb/0.5kg of fat, therefore consuming 500 calories
below your maintenance calories ensures you lose
at least 1lb/0.5kg per week from solely dieting
(500x7=3500). You can increase or decrease this
deficit depending on how fast you want to lose
weight and what your current weight is as well as
doing exercise.
To find out your maintenance calories you can use
this online calculator to estimate your
maintenance calories. Maintenance Calculator
(you may have to +/- calories as its not an exact
science)

Preserving Lean Tissue-

CICO essentially means that you can eat whatever
you want as long as it is below your maintenance
calories and still lose weight but not all of it is just
fat if you do this. Which is how people use this
method and then become fat again from eating
low volume high calorie foods (fast food) or
extremely skinny because they don't get enough
protein and micronutrients and end up looking like
this by losing all their muscle mass/lean tissue.
In order to preserve lean tissue, clinical data provided by
Eric Helms et al shows that losing more than 1% of your
weight significantly increases your risk of losing muscle.
For example a 200lbs/91kg male should not lose more
than 2lbs/1kg per week in order to retain lean tissue
optimally likewise a 300lbs/136kg male should aim to lose
a maximum of 3lbs/1.3kg. That being said the higher in
body fat you are the less risk there is of losing muscle
when dieting aggressively and vice versa with people with
lower levels of body fat which is why you should slow
down when reaching 20% body fat. Dieting with high
deficits however like 800cals or above is a one way stop
to ruining your metabolism and in conjunction your
leanmaxing journey. The metabolism eventually adjusts to
a point where the calories you're eating to lose weight
become the calories needed to maintain your weight
which is why once you stop losing weight on those
calories you decrease them per usual. However if you
decrease your calories significantly each time what ends
up happening is you'll have to diet on 1200 calories
(example) just to lose weight while the person who kept
their deficit at a modest 500 calories and slowly
decreased is dieting and losing weight on double that.
There is one brutal truth to metabolism that depends on
genetics which is that the metabolism of some people is
higher than others due to genetics and other factors. So
one person could be eating 3000 calories and still lose
the same amount of weight as someone on 2200 calories
or lower. Welcome to the Blackpill.
The next step to ensure muscle retention is to
eat adequate protein. Protein comes in many
forms as seen on this list however the amount
you need depends on both your current
bodyweight and your body fat. The general
consensus is 1g per pound of bodyweight or 2.2g
per kilo of bodyweight, data once again provided
by Eric Helms et al shows that eating more
protein than this creates an effect of
"diminishing returns" in terms of preserving
muscle however an increase may improve
satiety.
But an overdose of protein can be harmful to your
kidney health so use adequately. Consuming protein
like this must also be done consistently to ensure
results, there's little point in adhering strictly in the
week to blow it all off and eat junk on the weekend and
then rinse and repeat. Protein is king when it comes to
preserving muscle mass and carbs and fats whilst
important play second fiddle to protein. The priority
when setting your nutrient ratios and distributing your
calories should be Protein>Fats>Carbs. Protein first to
preserve muscle and provide energy, fats second to
regulate hormones and t-levels and carbs last to
provide glycogen and energy to the muscles. A typical
ratio is 25% protein, 25% fat and 50% carbs or you can
switch carbs and fat percentages depending on your
preference and anecdotal results. That being said
there is a problem I've found with the above equation
which is that its not suitable if you are especially
overweight at 270lbs/122kg+. Eating 270g of protein
overtime is a surefire way to be left with one kidney, To
correct this simply follow this equation by first finding
out your body fat percentage-navy body fat
calculator. For example if you were a 270lbs male at
35% body fat this method makes you eat the same
amount of protein as the weight of your lean tissue.
270lbs x 1= 270g 270 x 0.35= 94.5. 270-94.5= 175.5g of
protein.
Exercise-
Exercise is a tool to supplement your diet and
increase your energy expenditure thus decreasing
your bodyweight. I recommend lifting weights with
a balance of hypertrophy and strength to initially
increase your deficit and then once you get to
lower levels of body fat you can introduce cardio.
Too much cardio can be metabolic (muscle loss)
and lead to the aforementioned problem regarding
metabolism so use wisely and sparingly. A weight
lifting routine I'd recommend for beginners is the
Starting Strength 5x5 full body routine by Mark
Rippetoe where you hit the major muscle groups of
your body 3x a week by using compound lifts such
as the bench press, squat and deadlift. Compound
lifts hit multiple muscles of the same group, for
example the bench press works the chest,
shoulders, triceps and lats whilst the deadlift works
the major back muscles, biceps and legs. This
routine is superior for beginners because frequency
of training is key at the start as opposed to volume
or intensity. Furthermore in a full body routine you
work your muscles 3x a week as opposed to a body
part split that only works your muscles once a
week or push pull legs split which only works your
muscles 2x a week. A generic full body routine
looks like this-
There are many different forms of cardio like
boxing or sprinting or other outdoor activities
however when using strictly gym equipment
there are two main types of cardio forms that
can be used on machines like the treadmill or
the elliptical. These are LISS (low intensity
steady state cardio) and HIIT (high intensity
interval training). If you are 25% body fat or
higher I would recommend LISS cardio, this is
because it is easier on your joints and will not
tax your nervous system as highly as HIIT
training would. To perform LISS cardio set your
treadmill speed at a slow/medium walking
pace and increase the incline highly, to burn a
decent amount of calories via this method
you'd want to keep at it for a longer period of
time depending on your level of fitness. If you
are 20% body fat or below I would recommend
HIIT cardio not only because your level of
fitness should be able to handle it but also
because its less time consuming and more
effective at burning calories than LISS.
As well as this HIIT burns calories even after you
have finished doing it due to the elongated
elevated heart rate as opposed to LISS which only
burns calories during the session and a small
window afterwards. To do HIIT training, switch
between a walking pace and sprinting pace at 3-1
minute intervals. Ideally you'd want to reach a
fitness level capable of switching from LISS to HIIT
as soon as you are able as its more effective in
achieving your goals.

Daily steps is also another underrated way to

increase the calories you burn, personally my goal
is to complete 7500 steps daily however I scaled
up from 2500 steps. By doing this I burnt more
calories and used it eat more calories which
makes the process easier. For example to lose
body fat you could eat 3000 calories at this point
in time however had if you're not doing daily
steps you would only eat 2700/2800 calories.
These can easily be tracked by your smartphone
or a fitness watch, the calories you burn by doing
so can also be estimated using this chart.
Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Ketogenic Diet

The dieting methods listed above are not fads

but are sometimes portrayed as this holy grail of
weight loss that will solve all your problems,
you've probably seen them scattered across this
site and others with people claiming absurd
things. These diets are simply manipulations of
CICO and have their benefits and disadvantages,
for example intermittent fasting is great at
regulating insulin sensitivity which is directly
correlated with your fat cells however if you're
eating more than your maintenance calories
within that window you will gain weight not lose
weight. Another example is the ketogenic diet
which I only recommend for mini-cuts and even
then its not a favourite of mine. Carbs are vital to
how you perform when you exercise and so by
taking away that energy source you are taking
away from hypertrophy/strength feats you could
be achieving. Remember these methods
supplement CICO not the other way around.
The Golden %
Once you reach what I believe is the optimal
body fat percentage for facial/body aesthetics
(12/10%) the law of diminishing returns also
appears here. This is because at this point you
have reaped the benefits of losing body fat and
anything lower starts to reach those levels of
gauntness that isn't desirable and the risk of
losing muscle is too high if you go any lower (if
natural). There is very little you can do at this
point and if you are at this point then you have
truly reached your max potential as a a natural
softmaxer at least in terms of leanmaxxing. I
would advise you to keep hydrated and regulate
your sodium levels to avoid facial bloat and eat
volume foods and foods high in fibre to keep
satiated in order to maintain this level of body fat
because it is by no means easy but that is the
cost of leanmaxxing.
Diet: Not even having a diet, but eating clean is
very important, and as a teenager, you don't
have to adhere to a strict diet. If you avoid
consuming fast food, snack food, and sugary
snacks at your age, you will be just fine.

However, if you still want to heres a good diet:

Gymmaxing

I started my gym journey by following a full body

workout routine, exercising every other day by
training each muscle group with 1-2 exercise on
any given workout session (if there's demand I
can also write a gymmaxxing guide for complete
newbies in the future). I followed this routine until
the volume on each workout session was too
much to bear. By that time I have already realized
most of my noob gains and so I've switched to a 4
day / week upper-lower body split which allows
me to train each of my bodypart twice a week.
Since then I've put on a lot of muscle while also
keeping my bodyfat% near single digits, while
staying natural. My current stats are 86 kg (190
lbs), 191 cm (6'3) and around 10BF% (I'm in my
early 20s now):
Weekly overview of my routine
With all that said, let's get to the weekly
overview of the routine I follow:

Strength training

Upper body
I train the muscles of my upper body twice a
week, which means chest, back, shoulders,
biceps, triceps and I throw in a little bit of ab
work at the end of each workout.

Lower body + acessories

Likewise I train the muscles of my lower
body (quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves)
twice each week and among them I also do
some accesory work for my traps, lower
back, forearms (including flexors and
extensors), neck and I also train my abs,
totaling to my abs being hit 4 times per
week. Abs are the only bodypart where I
don't use any progressive overloading,
instead I intend to keep doing the same
exercises without adding resistance to avoid
my torso getting thick and my waist wide.
The total weekly volume for each muscle group,
going down from my neck:
I usually lift in the 8-15 repetition range, most
commonly at 10-12 reps / set. In the detailed
exercise routine guide down bellow a rep ange
(e.g. 10-12) will indicate that I start with 10 reps,
then 11 the following workout, 12 on the next and
after that I increase the weight for my next
session and start from 10 again to repeat the
cycle.

Cardio

High intensity cardio: sprinting & boxing

I do cardio directly twice a week, once sprint
running (100 / 200m) and then boxing later during
the week.
II. Monday: Upper body 1
III. Tuesday: Lower body + acessories 1
IV. Wednesday: Sprinting (cardio)

On Wednesdays I head to the athletic field and do

high intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio in the
form of running sprints of 100 & 200 meters. I do 5-6
rounds, with a rest time of 3 minutes between them
(I walk during that time, never sitting down or
stopping to prevent injury). I get the workout done in
under 20-30 mins.
Since the 100m runs are so high intensity, they burn
a ton of calories in a short time and keep your
metabolism fast for even hours after the running
session.
Two things to keep in mind though:
- Sprinting is very taxing and cortisol inducing so
you should only do them once a week, twice at most
- Sprinting puts a huge amount of pressure on your
leg joints (albeit only for 10-20 seconds at a time),
which means you should avoid them if you aren't
lean enough yet. If you are an absolute fatty, do
swimming instead as it has zero impact on joints
whatsoever.
V. Thursday: Upper body 2
VI. Friday: Lower body + acessories 2
VII. Saturday: Boxing (cardio)

As the last pillar of my exercise routine, I also

some boxing on the weekend. Due to the nature of
it I have godtier cardio and stamina, but the
advantages of it go far beyond that.
Being familiar with a combat sport or martial art
might not save you in a street fight (never get into
them in the first place), but it certainly helps a lot
in social situatuons. You might not be the biggest
guy, but chances are knowing how to fight will
make you the most dangerous guy in the room in
most cases (espeically considering the athleticism
of your average normie), which allows you to lose
your inhibiton and act assertive toward others.
So in short I can highly recommend to pursue a
martial art or combat sport. Boxing, MMA, Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Muai Thai etc. which one you do doesn't
really matter as long as it's not some faggotry like
Aikido and your trainers are good.
Joining a combat sport gym will also lead to long
lasting friendships and a sense of brotherhood,
which can be invaluable, as it is often hard to
attain new friends after college.
Warm up
I always make sure to properly warm up before
doing any exercise. I usually do around 10 minutes
of mostly dynamic stretches, gym exercises
without adding weight to prepare up my central
nervous system and running drills before
sprinting.

Cool down
I make sure to properly cool down by doing static
stretches for another 10 minutes after each
workout, this goes a long way preventing injuries
and improving my mobility.

If there is demand, I can write up a separate guide

on both warming up and cooling down, including
dynamic & static stretches, mobility.
The most valuable advice I can offer, whether
you're working out at home or hitting the gym, is
to prioritize the number of repetitions over the
number of sets. I learned this lesson the hard
way. I spent a whole year in the gym and made
slow progress because I focused on doing many
sets with too few reps. It's a common mistake
that can hinder your fitness journey. So,
remember, boys, the magic lies in repetitions –
prioritize reps over sets for better results and
faster progress in your workouts. Your gains will
thank you!

Physique: Having a good physique isn't as crucial

for prettyboys. If you have a lean face, focusing
on your physique may not significantly enhance
your SMV (Sexual Market Value). You can get
away with being skinny or skinny-fat. However, if
you're not at least a high-tier normie, you should
work out, regardless of being lean or not.
The ideal pretty boy physique resembles that of
Sam Deez. Achieving this should be attainable
for anyone within approximately 6-7 months of
natural training. Concentrate on achieving a lean,
aesthetic physique.

3. Skincare & male makeup (+other face

frauding), ideal colorings

Skincare: Having a clear skin is very important.

Heres are the thing that you could do to get a
better skin.
must-use:
•Facial cleanser
•Moisturiser
• SPF cream
Kohl & eyeliner:
Eyeliner and kohl are makeup products used to
enhance and define the eyes. These products
are perfect for lifting and making the eyes more
attractive. Eyeliner is a thin line drawn near the
eyelid, while kohl is a creamy pencil or powder
product applied to the inner line of the eyelid.
Both products allow for creative expression and
beautifying the eyes.

It's important to remember that eyeliner and

kohl might not be universally suitable and are
often more complementary to individuals with
darker overall appearances, so its not ideal for
every prettyboy

Example of someone
who don't
Blushes:

When someone says male makeup is gay, they

are often referring to the use of products like
blush. When using blush, it's crucial to exercise
caution because applying too much can be quite
noticeable to others.

Curling your lashes: If you want to enhance your

eye area without drawing attention to your
makeup, using a lash curler can be a game-
changer. It's especially helpful if you have
concerns about your eye area.
Also, it's important to note that your eye area's
appearance depends significantly (60-70%) on
the condition and styling of your eyelashes.

Skin coloring: Coloring is an essential element in

aesthetics. A non-pale complexion is
significantly more appealing, and it often gives a
healthier and livelier appearance.

How to achieve more vibrant skin? If I weren't

creating this guide for teens, I might discuss
options like Melanotan and other peptides.
However, since these are not advisable for most
of you, I'll introduce another secret elixir that can
enhance your facial coloring.

1) self tanners
 Self-tanning products, like creams and sprays,
darken the outer skin layer but the effect
fades quickly, sometimes within a week. Poor-
quality products may result in an unnatural
color, such as bright yellow or orange. To
prevent uneven spots, it's advised to remove
facial and body hair and exfoliate before
application. The pros include collagen
preservation and fast results, darkening your
skin within hours.

2) Tanning bed

Tanning beds provide an instant, natural-looking

tan, but their advantages stop there. Prolonged
exposure to UV rays from these machines can
lead to skin damage, wrinkles, and collagen loss.
Additionally, they can be expensive to use. It's
advisable to only use them if immediate tanning
is necessary and there are no alternative
options.
Facial coloring:

What is coloring and how can you improve it?

Coloring or colorimetry is the facial contrast
created by the color of your eyes, eyebrows,
hair, and skin tone. In beauty, there are three
types of colorings considered ideal and several
subtypes of each.
Clear examples of models and celebrities with
an ideal coloring would be Francisco Lachowski
or John Kortajarena.
This type of coloring is characterized by
bronzed tones, brown eyes, dark or chestnut
hair, and dark, contrasting eyebrows.
Another ideal coloring would be that of Brad
Pitt or Jordan Barett. This type of coloring is
characterized by golden tones, such as blonde
hair, orange-toned skin, and striking eye color.
This type of colorimetry could be referred to as
Golden Color.
The third ideal coloring on this list is presented
by people like Iain Summerhub, Sean O'pry,
among many others. This colorimetry can be
identified by the high facial contrast
represented by blue eyes, black hair, black
eyebrows, and white or pale skin, creating a
very striking and ideal look.
Subtype colorings

The first subtype of coloring, as you can see,

does not change much with the original, only
that this is characterized by having a lighter
hair tone, some green eyes, and a white teeth.
The second sub-coloring has the same
characteristics as the original, only that with a
red hair and red eyes. This subtype of
colorimetry shares the same attributes as it is
with the original coloring, like a white or palates
and blue eyes.
4. Style & fashion

Being well-dressed has several advantages. It

not only enhances one's overall appearance
but also contributes to making a positive
impression. A well-styled outfit can boost
confidence, convey professionalism, and
reflect a person's attention to detail and self-
respect. Additionally, it often leads to more
favorable judgments in various social and
professional situations.

Best styles to wear as a prettyboy:

Old money, Businesscore, Workwear,
Gorpcore, Vintage, Streetwear​

Best accessories to wear as a prettyboy:

watch, necklace, ring, bracelet, piercing,
earrings