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The new male beauty crisis capturing our kids

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Published: Jun 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 1367
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Summary

Millions of young men, including Kiwis, are chasing facial and body perfection. But some are paying a heavy price. Boys as young as 10 are being drawn into a global social media trend promising the perfect face, body and life, but psychologists warn that looksmaxxing is leaving many trapped in a dangerous cycle of insecurity, obsession and impossible standards Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details