How to trim your mustache

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

A mustache can add masculinity, but with the wrong care, it will only get in the way and look funny. These tips will help prevent this.

Trim your mustache with a trimmer

Comb your mustache in different directions

Sweep the comb to the left and right of the lip groove. This will not only separate the hairs from each other, but also stimulate the bulbs to make the mustache easier to cut.

Use a fine-toothed comb designed specifically for facial hair.

Only brush your mustache when it is dry. Wet hair looks longer, so you can inadvertently cut it shorter than necessary.

Set the nozzle to a high position

Position 3 or 4 will help align the whiskers and have virtually no loss in length. As a last resort, you can lower the attachment and shave again.

If you decide to shorten the mustache, then lower the nozzle gradually, one division at a time, and if possible, even half. It will be safer this way.

For beginners, electric beard trimmers are the best option. They provide much more control than scissors.

Run the trimmer over the mustache

Turn on the device and draw smooth, even strokes over the upper lip. To get rid of dense vegetation and thin the mustache, move the trimmer from the bottom towards the nose. If you just want to shorten them a little, move the trimmer from top to bottom.

Press your lips together to provide easy access to the “work surface”.

Straighten the rest of your facial hair

If you grow not only a mustache, but also a beard, then you should trim it too. Run the trimmer several times over the untouched areas of the face where hair is growing, setting the attachment in a high position and gradually lowering it if necessary - just like with a mustache.

You can cut the mustache and beard at the same level, or you can make the mustache a little thicker than everything else.

Shape with scissors

Comb your mustache from nose down

To keep the mustache looking neat, you can scissor to shape individual areas. To do this, comb the hair above the lip so that it points down. So you will see to what level they need to be cut.

Comb your mustache with a dry comb for a more precise sense of length.

Leave the comb and trim the hair below the lip

Use the teeth of the comb to determine the desired length of the mustache. Then cut anything that goes beyond the specified level.

Use the bottom blade to cut your hair gently to avoid cutting yourself. Take your time: one mistake, and the mustache will have to be shaved altogether to eliminate the unevenness.

Cut from the middle to the sides

Chances are good that your scissors will not be able to touch all the hairs at once. So that after a haircut the mustache grows evenly, move from one part to another and do not try to cut everything at once. Start at the lip groove and work your way up to the edges. Trim the mustache one level at a time.

Double check the selected level before moving the scissors. You will not be able to put the trimmed hair back in place.

To give the long mustache a special shape, make the mustache line slightly higher in the middle than on the sides.

Check your work

Inspect the mustache from top to bottom and remove every protruding hair. If something is found, you can remove it with scissors, but it is better to use tweezers and pull out unwanted hair by the roots.

Turn your head in different directions and examine the mustache from all possible angles. One or two hairs from afar may be invisible, but they will definitely be noticed by the one with whom you stand face to face.

Keep your mustache healthy and keep it from growing

Trim your mustache every 1-2 weeks

How often you need to trim your mustache depends on how fast it grows. For most men, this is about twice a month. If you have thick and unruly hair, it is best to cut it weekly.

Making your mustache a habit and choosing a length and style that perfectly matches your face makes it as natural as brushing your teeth.

Check to see if you have protruding hairs and particularly thick areas, even if you have already grown a long enough mustache.

Use shampoo and conditioner

Taking care of your mustache with the same care as your hair on your head is natural. If you want silky smooth hair, buy a cleanser and moisturizer. For convenience, you can purchase shampoo and conditioner in one bottle. Spend a couple of extra minutes in the bathroom and you will be pleasantly surprised.

You don't need to wash your mustache as often as you wash your head. In most cases, it is enough 3-5 times a week.

Buy an exfoliating facial scrub

It unclogs pores and removes dry dead skin cells. Your face will become healthier - both in appearance and in sensations. This is especially important if the vegetation is dark: due to the difference in color, flaky skin becomes more noticeable.

Get in the habit of using a scrub after every morning shower or just before you go to bed.

Use a little wax for light styling

Take quite a bit of wax and apply it to the mustache from root to tip to get the shape you want. These products won't dry out, so your facial hair will look neat all day.

You don't need to put a lot of wax on your mustache or it will become greasy and untidy.

General recommendations

1. Keep your head straight so that your mustache is symmetrical after trimming.
2. Work in sufficient light so that you can see all the hairs on your face normally.
3. Use nail scissors as an alternative to traditional scissors. They are sharp and have thin blades of sufficient length.
4. If you're still unsure about style, check with your hairdresser. He may give you some guiding tips.
5. Be careful with trimmers and scissors. The skin on the lips is very delicate, so it is easy to get hurt while trimming the mustache.