r/TheGlowUp is a subreddit with 45k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses advice, glow up, appearance, look better, and improve appearance.
This is a heavily moderated community aimed at ruthless physical self-improvement. This is NOT a subreddit for ratings, selfies, validation-seeking, HAES, or "you're perfect as you are". Be kind but honest. NO comments without actionable aesthetic advice. Do not post if you can't handle criticism. Read the rules and the wiki or your comments will likely be removed without notification.
Popular Themes in r/TheGlowUp
#1
Advice Requests
: "[44] any advice?"
128 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Depression hit me HARD. Please help!! [30] F"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TheGlowUp
#1
Advice
: "[20] What can I do to make myself less easy to brush off as a "no-life" and just more attractive in general (All Advice welcome)"
118 posts
#2
Glow Up
: "I need a Glow Up after beating cancer [28]"
101 posts
#3
Appearance
: "[19]f how can I improve my Appearance?"
31 posts
#4
Look Better
: "what can i do to possibly Look Better? f[24]"
20 posts
#5
Improve Appearance
: "[23F] How can I improve besides rhinoplasty"
18 posts
#6
Facial Structure
16 posts
#7
Improve
: "[19]f how can I Improve my appearance?"
15 posts
#8
Hair
: "New Hair ? [29]"
14 posts
#9
Tips
: "[24F] Advice or Tips?"
14 posts
#10
Improve Looks
: "[26] what can i do to improve my looks?"
14 posts
Flair Used in r/TheGlowUp
#1
Face/Body Advice Please (Hardmaxxing & Softmaxxing)
: "[18] My appearance is making it hard for me to go out in public (flattering-->realistic pictures)"
118 posts
#2
Face/Body Advice Please (Softmaxxing Only)
: "[44] any advice?"
50 posts
#3
Hair Advice Please
: "I need a glow up after beating cancer [28]"
11 posts
#4
Clothing/Styling/Cosmetics Advice Please
: "[23F] Which of the two makeup styles do you think suits me better?"
11 posts
#5
Success Story
: "(20) Got eating disorder beat 💪"
5 posts
#6
Weight Loss Advice Please
: "Need help with lumpy legs [F26]"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/TheGlowUp
Yearly
+7k members(17.8%)
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Last updated: June 7, 2026