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No shave November is upon us.
Are you the kind of person who can’t grow to love clean-shaven faces? Into the world of mustaches and beards, where every man is his own individual? Do you always have that one friend who just seems to have that perfect mustache? No, we don’t think so either. And if you’re reading this article, we’re going to assume it’s because you want to grow a perfect mustache yourself. In other words, your love for mustaches runs so deep that growing one for yourself is something worth considering. Well then, let me help you out with that!
Growing your very own mustache is simple and requires little maintenance once it’s in place. Here’s everything you need to know about growing the perfect mustache from the tips stage onwards.
Mustaches are trendy and you should grow one
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a huge fan of mustaches. We’re not saying you have to grow a mustache to be a part of the mustache movement, but I just want to point out that mustache fashion is very popular at the moment. We’ve seen mustaches on the streets and in the media, and they’re popping up more and more in the off-duty and on-duty world. And with more and more people growing mustaches, you can’t go wrong.
They’re a great way to express yourself and are becoming increasingly popular. If you’d like to grow a mustache, you can either go the natural route and grow your mustache out naturally, or you can go with a ‘tweaked’ mustache look. Tweaked mustaches are those that have been trimmed to have a more defined shape and look. They’re great for situations where you want to look clean, but also want to sport that shag.
Mustache care tips for beginners
When it comes to mustache care, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
First, you want to trim your mustache and beard once a week. You don’t want your facial hair to get out of control and you don’t want to over-trim your mustache down to the skin. If you trim your mustache once a week, you’ll keep the growth at an ideal length for your face. If you trim your mustache too short, you risk cutting your mustache off in some areas. If you trim it too long and your mustache is out of control, it can look completely unkempt.
The best way to trim your mustache is with a beard trimmer that’s specifically designed for beards and mustaches. If you’re trimming it with scissors or clippers, you’re taking off too much hair in the process and that’s not good.
I recommend and have reviewed 3 products in particular for keeping you looking great:
The Weed Whacker by MANSCAPED – Arguably the best nose trimmer ever.
Andis ProFoil Shaver – Unbeatable for getting down to the skin.
Braun XT5 – All-around great shaver for face and body. Can line up edges and comes with size attachments, perfect for our mustaches.
Mustache growth secrets
When it comes to mustache growth secrets, we can’t help but refer to the many articles, blogs, and guides that are out there about growing a mustache. Along with the methods discussed with my firefighter brothers every no shave November. There are some amazing, and not so amazing, mustaches around the station around this time.
All we can say here is, don’t take your mustache for granted. Because once you’ve hit the perfect length, you’ll want to keep it, keep it in check, and maintain it. Be sure to trim your mustache and beard every week to keep it neat and tidy. If you have a beardless mustache, you’ll want to trim your mustache down to the level that it looks the best and keep it at that level.
You don’t want your mustache to get too long because once it does, it’s hard to keep it in check. There are plenty of products out there to make your mustache look great, one I highly recommend is Fisticuffs Mustache Wax. It keeps your mustache tamed and in place. If your mustache is patchy, grab yourself some beard oil to thicken and condition your hair (also works on mustaches).
Growing a mustache with patchy hair
If you’re growing a mustache with patchy hair, you’ll want to use beard oil to help you grow your mustache out. Beard oils are basically just hydration oils that will help to keep the hair moisturized and hydrated. Use the oil daily and it will help your mustache grow out over time. Be sure to use it once a day and you’ll have your mustache in no time.
If you’re looking to sport that awesome mustache this no-shave November, prepare yourself the right way. Be sure to have the right trimmers for the job, and oils if you have a patchy hair situation. Plan out the type of mustache you want to grow.
Will it be a weird one? Are you looking to do the Ron Burgundy from Anchorman? Maybe the Wyatt Earp from Tombstone. Either way, rock that thing.
