TPUSA's Andrew Kolvet calls viral 'looksmaxxing' craze a 'red warning sign' for young men - Fox News

What the report says

Fox News reported that Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet criticized the online “looksmaxxing” trend during an appearance Tuesday on “The Will Cain Show,” describing it as a serious warning sign for young men. Kolvet said the trend points to a shortage of mentorship, with young men seeking figures who can help them understand social pressures and personal uncertainty.

The discussion centered on Clavicular, a fast-growing influencer associated with “looksmaxxing,” a self-improvement subculture focused on improving physical appearance through fitness, grooming and facial aesthetics. Fox News said one controversial practice linked to the influencer, called “bone smashing,” involves using a hammer to create small fractures in the jaw in hopes of changing facial structure. Clavicular has said he used the method himself but does not advise others to do it without medical guidance. The article also notes that medical experts have warned of serious injury risks.

Kolvet acknowledged Clavicular’s appeal as an online personality but argued that young men should place greater emphasis on values beyond appearance. He promoted what he called “charactermaxxing,” pointing to faith, social development and pursuits he described as having lasting meaning.

Clavicular, speaking separately on the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast, defended looksmaxxing as a broad form of self-improvement and argued that appearance affects everyday interactions. Kolvet’s broader message, according to Fox News, was aimed at older men as well: he urged them to actively mentor younger men before those young people turn to less constructive sources of guidance online.