Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Growing a mustache
• Part 2 of 2: Choosing the shape of the mustache
• Tips
• Warnings

A mustache can completely change your look. If you want to become the proud owner of them, but are tired of waiting for them to grow back, or you cannot choose the shape, do not worry! We've prepared tips for you on how to grow a mustache faster and how to choose the right mustache shape for your face and look.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Growing a mustache

1. 1 Shave or trim off any excess facial hair. Chances are, your mustache will only cover your upper lip and the area next to it, so you don't need the rest. To lay the "base" for your mustache, you just need to shave off everything around it. This applies to hair on the cheeks, on the lower jaw and under it and around the mouth, with the exception of the upper lip.
   • After you have created a "base", do not touch the mustache. them. Regularly shave off any overgrown stubble that does not belong to them, and gradually the mustache will begin to stand out.
   • Some people prefer a mustache that blends into the beard. If so, let the hair on your chin grow back to shape it.
2. 2 Consider growing a beard first. At first, the hairs above the upper lip can be quite runny. If you do not want to look as if your mustache is not growing, but for now something incomprehensible, then first grow a completely beard, and then just get rid of it when the mustache reaches the desired length and thickness, or shorten it gradually so that the transition to the mustache was not so sharp.
   • Trim and groom your beard as you grow your mustache.
3. 3 Get a high quality trimmer. The best way to care for facial hair is to purchase a beard and mustache trimmer. An electric beard trimmer will make it easier to trim your mustache than a razor, which is more comfortable to shave off all vegetation.
   • Trimmers are generally inexpensive and can be purchased at many hardware or hairdressing stores. You can find many models of different companies, which are equipped with a number of additional attachments, which makes it easier to care for your mustache.
4. 4 Be patient with growing a mustache. Although your mustache and beard can grow quite quickly, it may take several weeks or even more than a month for you to regrow them completely, depending on the shape and growth rate you choose. It will take time anyway, so be patient.
   • Contrary to popular belief, constant shaving will not make your facial hair thicker.However, this advice is not so bad: with its help, young people who have only the most attractive fluff on their faces can be persuaded to shave it off until something more worthy begins to grow.
   • If you want to speed up the growth of facial hair, there are a few things you can do to help it. Eating a diet high in protein, saturated fat, vitamins A, E and C, exercising, getting rest, and most importantly, taking good care of your face will all contribute to good hair growth.

Part 2 of 2: Choosing the shape of the mustache

1. 1 Choose a mustache shape that suits your face. Not all mustaches are suitable for the same faces. Pay attention to the hairline on your face, as well as how thick it is. There is no point in growing Fu Manchu's mustache if the hair on the sides of the mouth grows poorly.
   • To see how you will look with a mustache, try adding it to your photo in Photoshop. You can also ask friends or family for advice. If you cannot do either one or the other, then just look at yourself in the mirror and picture yourself with a mustache that you like.
2. 2 Try a short mustache. A short mustache is a great choice for those with coarse, thick, dark hair. The thicker and darker the hair, the better the mustache will look. Here are some popular forms:
   • ’Pencil": The beloved mustaches of many cinematic villains look like they were painted over the lip with a makeup pencil. To trim such a mustache, move the trimmer along the upper lip line, carefully removing the hair between the nose and lip until a thin line remains. The mustache should end at the corners of the mouth or protrude slightly beyond them.
   • Fu Manchu: This classic shape also looks like a pencil line that starts above the upper lip, however, it continues from the sides of the mouth to the lower jaw and even below, like the stereotypical Chinese philosopher. If you grow them wider and more lush, this shape will be called a "horseshoe" - imagine the actor and wrestler Hulk Hogan.
   • Brush: a rather simple shape of the mustache, which does not reach the corners of the mouth a little. To create this shape, do not touch the mustache itself, but trim it along a line perpendicular to the corners of the mouth. The mustache should end before this line and have the shape of an even rectangle. Just do not shorten them too much, otherwise you will get a toothbrush instead of a regular brush, and this form is associated mainly with Adolf Hitler.
3. 3 Try a long mustache. If you want a fuller mustache, keep in mind that it works best when the hair is straight and stiff enough. With not very thick hair, the mustache will grow long, but it will not be lush, and you do not need it to hang sadly around the edges of your mouth. If you have the right hair type, you may want to consider the following mustache options:
   • English, imperial or bicycle handlebars: English style mustache will turn you into a Victorian novel hero. They are trimmed over the corners of the mouth and allowed to grow a little beyond them, and their thin ends are curled up with wax.
   • Walrus: mustache for adventure seekers and prairie hunters. To grow such a mustache, you only need to shave your cheeks and leave the mustache alone. No haircuts or trims, unless they start to piss you off (which can happen pretty soon). Not for beginners.
   • Selleck: named after the famous actor Tom Selleck and in some places referred to as the "mustache of a porn star." They are generally the same shape as the walrus mustache, looking down at the ends and occupying the entire space from lip to nose, but they are trimmed so that they do not climb onto the lip.
4. 4 Experiment with your beard. Of course, you can laugh at the names of the mustache, but the essence of their growing is not this, but in front of the mirror to turn into a real artist with a trimmer. Everything that suits you is good. You can try the following combinations and see if they suit you - and if not, just shave off.
   • The goatee, or circular beard, is essentially a Fu Manchu or bicycle handlebar mustache that connects at the chin to form a ring. Shave your cheeks and neck.
   • "Lamb cutlets" creates an atmosphere of vaudeville or balls during the war of the North and South ... well, or Brooklyn.
   • Try a straight mustache and a small island goatee if you want to look like an unemployed actor.
5. 5 Trim the ends of the mustache. While some mustache lovers deny the merits of this practice, your mustache may need grooming from time to time. Some mustaches require more care, others less. However, a combination of washing, waxing, brushing, trimming and shaving will likely become part of your daily routine if you want to give your hard-grown mustache a decent life.]
   • Depending on the shape of your mustache, you will need to trim it with scissors once to seven times a week. After a month of trimming your mustache weekly, you will have a fairly accurate idea of ​​how much to trim it each time.
6. 6 Take good care of your face. Wash your face with a foaming cleanser in the morning and before bed. This will keep your face clean and your mustache ready for further care.
   • Mustache and beard can collect dirt and sebum, sometimes leading to skin breakouts. Therefore, for the health of the skin of the face, they must be kept clean.
   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Timmy Yanchun

   
   
   Professional Barber Timmy Yangchun is a professional barber and co-founder of Svelte Barbershop + Essentials. This company specializes in men's grooming products for hair, beard, skin and shaving. Originally located at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, but now has three different locations in Los Angeles. Timmy has been cutting people since he was 13 and opened the first of his six barbershops at the age of 18. He is also the co-founder of the recently launched LTHR brand, which offers the world's first cordless hot foam machine that lets you shave as well at home as in a barbershop. Timmy and Svelte have been featured in GQ, Men’s Fitness and Hypebeast.

   Timmy yanchun
   Professional men's hairdresser

   Our specialist agrees: To keep your mustache healthy as it grows, wash and moisturize it every day. You can also add a beard softener to keep your hair soft.

   
   
7. 7 Shape your mustache. Perhaps you are dreaming of a walrus mustache, then you can leave your mustache alone for several weeks. But on the other hand, if you are growing a dandy "pencil" or "bicycle handlebar", then you will need a comb, a trimmer, and you may need to shave every day.
   • Apply some wax to your mustache. After washing or showering, apply some mustache wax to the center of your mustache using your fingers. Spread out the wax covering the entire mustache. Then comb them well.
   • Brush your mustache if necessary. If you are growing a mustache, then when you brush your hair, do not forget about the mustache. This will train the mustache to grow in the direction you want. Use a fine-toothed comb.
   • Comb your mustache left and right from the center.

Tips

• Some people find that shaving foam or gel is not good for them, and prefer water or moisturizers. For more accurate results, use a clear gel.
• A mustache gives you a masculine look and makes your face more symmetrical.

Warnings

• Be careful when shaving.
• When shaping the mustache, place the trimmer on the hairs above the lip and swipe to the right, then in the middle and swipe to the left. Never try to trim your mustache in one stroke, as it will get uneven.
• Shave against hair growth.