Slightly crossed eyes were a sign of extreme beauty to the Maya. Parents would try and make their children have permanently crossed eyes by creating pressure to keep their child’s eyes crossed.

The Maya painted their body as a way of communication. Men and women wore different types and designs of body paint to signify their careers or marital status. Tattoos were not uncommon either; however, tattoos often resulted in infection, so only those who were considered brave received any form of permanent tattoos.

Teeth were an important status symbol to the early Maya, and many of them went to great
lengths to have what they considered the most beautiful smile. Teeth were often shaved down beautiful smile. Teeth were often shaved down them with jewels.

Since the Maya worshiped the god of maize, it makes sense that their ideas of beauty might be stemmed from the look of maize. The Mayas would bind their heads to try to make them look as elongated and pointed as possible to mimic the appearance of an ear of corn. Parents placed two flat boards on each side of their baby’s head to try to give it an elongated look.