Whether you are growing a moustache for your personal style or simply because they are on trend at the moment (the moustache is the standard beard, don’t you know?)
Just like the full beard, the moustache needs special care. Here is how to go about it:
1. Trim right
The easiest way to trim your moustache in the initial stages is with clippers or a beard trimmer, but after three to four weeks graduate from these to a quality pair of facial hair scissors to trim around the mouth.
2. Have a face scrub
Use a good face scrub to remove any unwanted food or dead skin cells building up in your moustache, particularly in the early stages.
3. Shampoo and condition
Your moustache just like your hair needs tender loving care. Facial hair can be very coarse, which can make your skin feel dry and itchy – so try using a little two-in-one shampoo and hair conditioner to keep your moustache clean and conditioned.
4. Cut when dry
Do not try to trim a wet moustache. Wet hair is heavier and will hang longer. When it dries and retracts you may find you’ve trimmed too much.
5. Do waxing
Try and keep your moustache as natural as possible but understand that some maintenance is needed from time to time. For special occasions, give yourself a little treat and get out the moustache wax to give it some definition.
6. Comb
A moustache comb is an excellent investment if you are growing a moustache. Not only can you use it to evenly distribute moustache wax and help part your moustache in the middle, but it is also a useful aid when trimming.
7. Match your moustache to your face
It is crucial to take into account your face shape when choosing a moustache style. Not everyone can pull off the ‘Tom Selleck’ or a pencil moustache, so make sure to strike a balance between your face shape and the style you choose. If you have a square face opt for a heavy, longer moustache and if you have an oval one go for a medium-width style with a slightly triangular shape.
8.Moisturise
The skin underneath a moustache can become exceptionally dry as the hair draws moisture up from the skin, allowing it to evaporate. To avoid ‘tache dandruff’, moisturise the skin under your moustache daily using your fingertips.