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How to grow a mustache
November is here, and while some of you may still be in a
candy-induced coma, others are taking sharp blades to their face
in order to sculpt the perfect facial hair.
It’s for a good cause, of course — “Movember” started as a
month-long fundraiser for men’s health initiatives, and it called
on guys to grow out their mustaches.
But whether they’re doing it for charity or just for fun,
“Movember” has men wearing a type of facial hair mostly left
in the dust bins of history: the mustache.
If you’re going to grow one, you might as well get it right.
Mustaches are tricky, and they require more upkeep and care than
stubble or fully shaved looks.
Here are a few tips to nail it so you look more like Ron
Swanson and less like Dick
Dastardly.
- First things first: You’re going to have to learn how
to shape it. Envision the shape in your mind, covering
all of your lip with a bit of overhang. Your mustache should
extend farther than the end of your lips, but to a reasonable
degree. Too wide and it’ll look bushy, too thin and you’ll
look evil. - Trim just under your nose, and make sure the hairs don’t
extend down past your lip line too far. If the hairs get a bit
scraggly, trim a bit of the length all over with
an electric shaver fitted with a guard attachment. - You can use either an electric or regular razor, but it’s
much easier for an electric razor to get the
precision required for shaping a mustache. I’d recommend a full
razor shave for the rest of your face, and using an electric
precision trimmer for the more precise bits of your mustache. - Another note: The mustache requires upkeep.
You’ll have to shave regularly to keep the distinction between
your mustache and the rest of your facial hair apparent. You’re
also going to have to trim more often to keep it neat. This isn’t
like stubble where you can wait a day or two in between
shaves. - For care, brush it down with your fingers or a comb if it
starts to look unkempt. Apply a bit of beard oil
sporadically if the skin underneath gets scratchy or itchy. Don’t
worry about mustache wax unless you’re going for a more creative
look.
If that’s a bit more than you bargained for, don’t stress out.
Next to well-kempt stubble, mustaches are the easiest facial hair
to have and maintain.
After all, it’s worth it since it’s all for a good cause.
Right?
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