How to trim a moustache
With Movember firmly planted in the calendar of beard culture, the moustache seems to be back to stay. As a temporary novelty or a year-round lifestyle, men keep going for the mo’. Ready to get started? Here are the essential steps for creating the best moustaches for any face:
Moustache styles come in all shapes and sizes, but the basics of how to grow a moustache remain the same for all types of moustaches.
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Before we begin, some basic prep. Make sure your beard is at least 1 cm long so that you have something to work with. For a smoother grooming experience, you’re going to want a dry face and beard, with no shaving cream to obscure what you’re doing (this is how bad moustaches happen).
It’s also important to know which of the many moustache styles you’re shooting for. When in doubt, the natural moustaches compliments most.
1. Shape your moustache
Use a beard and moustache trimmer with a precision attachment to make a gentle curve under your nose. Trim the hair above your upper lip to create a clean line. Then trim the ends of your moustache outwards, from the edge of your lips. If you’ve let your whole beard grow to create your moustache, it’s time to trim it away to make your moustache stand out proud. Use a beard trimmer to remove it.2. Trim your beard to reveal your moustache
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What you need
Philips Beardtrimmer Series 5000
Cordless beard trimmer with Trim PRO system
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Philips Beardtrimmer Series 5000 Cordless beard trimmer with Trim PRO system
BT5515/13Even length at every angle
The even and precise trim you want when creating your 3-day stubble, short or long beard look. Our innovative Lift & Trim PRO system lifts the hairs up to the level of the double-sharpened blades for a one-pass, even trim. See all benefits
Even length at every angle
The even and precise trim you want when creating your 3-day stubble, short or long beard look. Our innovative Lift & Trim PRO system lifts the hairs up to the level of the double-sharpened blades for a one-pass, even trim. See all benefits
Even length at every angle
The even and precise trim you want when creating your 3-day stubble, short or long beard look. Our innovative Lift & Trim PRO system lifts the hairs up to the level of the double-sharpened blades for a one-pass, even trim. See all benefits
Even length at every angle
The even and precise trim you want when creating your 3-day stubble, short or long beard look. Our innovative Lift & Trim PRO system lifts the hairs up to the level of the double-sharpened blades for a one-pass, even trim. See all benefits
3. Shave closely
Unless you’re going for the ‘stached stubble, give yourself a clean shave with whatever style of electric shaver or razor you prefer. (If you have an issue with razor burn, remember: best not to apply too much pressure or go for too close a shave.)
4. Maintain your ‘stache
Use wax or pomade to tame your moustache, if required, and trim it regularly to keep it tidy.
Once you know how to grow and trim a moustache, remember: your chosen moustache style speaks volumes. If you’re not happy with what yours is saying, try out something else – like a handlebar.
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