Facial Dimorphism: High vs Low, Explained
How masculine (or feminine) does your face actually read? Upload one photo and our AI estimates your facial dimorphism in seconds — whether you're high or low, which features drive it, and how to push it higher. No signup, completely free.
What is facial dimorphism?
Facial dimorphism is how strongly your face shows the traits of your sex. High dimorphism in men means a wide, sharp jaw, strong brow ridge, forward chin and prominent cheekbones; in women it means big eyes, full lips, a small jaw and high cheekbones. Low dimorphism means softer, more neutral, androgynous features.
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How the dimorphism test works
Sexual dimorphism is one of the four things our AI scores (alongside bone structure, harmony and feature quality). It reads the sex-typed traits of your face and maps them onto a low-to-high dimorphism scale.
- Upload a clear, front-facing photo (good lighting, neutral expression)
- The AI measures jaw width, brow ridge, chin, cheekbones and facial width
- Get your dimorphism score — from soft/androgynous to highly masculine
- See exactly which features to work on to raise it
Does high dimorphism make you better looking? (real data)
We looked at 9.5k+ faces scanned on maxxinIQ. Each one gets a dimorphism score from 1 to 10. Here is how many people read low, mid or high dimorphism, and what their overall face score averages.
Men
7,423 scans · average dimorphism 5.5/10
Average face score: 4.5/10
Average face score: 5.1/10
Average face score: 6.1/10
Women
2,249 scans · average dimorphism 6.4/10
Average face score: 4.8/10
Average face score: 5.8/10
The takeaway: men with high dimorphism average 6.1/10 overall, against 4.5/10 for low dimorphism, a 1.6-point gap. Dimorphism is one of the biggest single drivers of how a face is rated, which is why it sits inside every PSL rating.
The facial dimorphism scale
For men, higher dimorphism usually reads as more attractive — but harmony still matters. Learn how it feeds your overall PSL score.
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Want the full picture? The complete AI facial analysis gives you 40+ ratios, your PSL score and a personalized plan. Or check your canthal tilt (hunter eyes) and read the looksmaxxing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is facial dimorphism?
Facial dimorphism is how strongly a face shows masculine or feminine traits. High dimorphism (in men) means pronounced masculine features — a wide, defined jaw, a strong brow ridge, prominent cheekbones and a broad face. Low dimorphism means softer, more feminine/neutral features. It's one of the core things looksmaxxing raters and the PSL scale weigh.
What is high vs low dimorphism?
High dimorphism = strongly sex-typed features (very masculine for men, very feminine for women). Low dimorphism = softer, more androgynous features. For men, higher facial dimorphism usually reads as more attractive and dominant; for women, lower dimorphism (more feminine) usually does.
Is high dimorphism good?
For men, moderate-to-high facial dimorphism generally scores well because it signals a strong, masculine bone structure — think defined jaw, forward chin and hunter eyes. But balance matters: harmony and proportion count too, so an extremely dimorphic face isn't automatically a high PSL score.
How can I increase facial dimorphism?
Non-surgical levers that sharpen masculine features include getting to a lean body-fat percentage (reveals the jaw and cheekbones), mewing and correct tongue posture, chewing/jaw training, reducing facial bloat (sleep, sodium, hydration), and grooming — a defined hairline, groomed brows and light stubble all raise perceived dimorphism.
Is the facial dimorphism test free?
Yes. The AI dimorphism test is 100% free with no signup. Upload one photo and it estimates your dimorphism instantly. For the full breakdown — 40+ facial ratios, your PSL score and a personalized plan — you can unlock the complete report.