Taking baseline measurements
Before you start improving your appearance, you need to know where you stand right now. You can’t track progress without measuring your starting point.
This lesson will show you what to measure and how to do it properly.
Note: You may notice that your proportions or parameters do not correspond to the beauty standards. Don't let this hurt your ego. This is normal. Even models and Hollywood stars do not correspond to all the ideal parameters. Our goal here is to understand what we are starting with to track progress in the future.
1. Face Measurements
Your facial structure plays a big role in attractiveness. Some features can’t be changed (bone structure), but many can be improved (jawline definition, eye area, skin quality).
Here’s what you should measure:
🔹 Facial Geometry
Use a mirror, front-facing photo, and measuring tape/ruler to check these:
✔ Facial Thirds – Your face should be evenly divided into three sections:
Hairline to eyebrows
Eyebrows to bottom of the nose
Bottom of the nose to chin
If one section is much longer or shorter, it can affect symmetry.
✔ Jawline Angle – Take a side-profile photo and measure the angle of your jawline. A sharp, defined jawline (about 120-140°) is more attractive.
✔ Canthal Tilt – Look straight into a mirror. The outer corners of your eyes should be slightly higher than the inner corners (positive tilt = more attractive).
✔ Intercanthal Distance & Eye Spacing – Your eyes should be about one eye width apart for balanced proportions. Measure the distance between your inner eye corners.
✔ Facial Width-to-Height Ratio (FWHR) – Measure the width of your face (cheekbone to cheekbone) and divide by the height (hairline to chin). Higher ratios (~1.9) are linked to more masculine, dominant looks.
✔ Midface Ratio – Measure from your eye line to the top of your lip, then from your top lip to chin. The upper part should be slightly shorter than the lower. A long midface can make you look less attractive.
2. Body Measurements
Your body shape and proportions matter. Even if you’re not ripped, good proportions can make you look stronger and more attractive.
Use a measuring tape and write down these numbers:
✔ Height – Measure barefoot, standing straight. ✔ Weight – Use a scale, ideally in the morning before eating. ✔ Shoulder-to-Waist Ratio – Measure across the broadest part of your shoulders, then the smallest part of your waist. A ratio of 1.6 or higher = more masculine look. ✔ Neck Circumference – A thicker neck (over 15.5 inches) makes you look stronger. ✔ Wrist & Ankle Size – This helps determine your frame size and muscle potential. ✔ Body Fat % – Use calipers or a smart scale. Under 15% is ideal for definition.
3. General Look Score
A rough “look score” can help you understand your current level of attractiveness. Take 5-10 photos in different lighting, neutral expression, and natural posture.
Then, use “Rate Me” Websites
There are websites where strangers can rate your photos. For example:
Photofeeler: dating photo score rates by real people.
RateMe on Reddit
Your starting score doesn’t matter. What matters is improvement. Looksmaxing is about taking what you have and making it as good as possible.
Tracking Progress
✅ Take measurements before starting. ✅ Take new photos every week in the same lighting and angles. ✅ Adjust workouts, skincare, and grooming based on results.
No excuses. No guessing. You either improve, or you don’t. Now that you know your baseline, it’s time to start making real changes.
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