How to Apply a Fake Mustache

Whether you're dressing up as Jack Sparrow or Groucho Marx, a realistic mustache can really spruce up a mediocre costume. It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman, adding a fake mustache can make any Halloween better.

Things You'll Need

• Fake mustache
• Spirit gum or prosthetic adhesive
• Cotton swab
• Wax paper
• Makeup that matches the mustache

Instructions

1. Prepare the area where you are applying the fake mustache. Wash and dry the skin thoroughly. Men should be completely clean shaven.

2. Squirt a small amount of the spirit gum or adhesive on a piece of wax paper. Roll the cotton swab in the adhesive so it covers the entire tip. You can use your finger if you don't have a cotton swab.

3. Apply the adhesive directly to your face. Spread a thin layer and wait for it to dry a bit, until it is tacky.

4. Press the fake mustache to your face. Apply gentle pressure until the mustache is secure.

5. Use makeup that matches your fake mustache to blend in any empty patches around the mustache.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the spirit gum or adhesive on your skin to determine whether or not you're allergic. If you are, you can buy a skin protectant to apply between your skin and the adhesive.

• You can also apply mascara directly to the fake mustache to make it appear thicker. Make sure the mascara matches the color of the mustache.