How to Shave Off a Mustache

To groom properly, a man must know how to shave. Shave your mustache using a sharp, new razor and a quality shaving cream or gel. If your mustache is particularly thick, consider trimming it with a beard trimmer or a pair of scissors before you start shaving.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Wash cloth
• New razor
• Shaving cream
• Shaving lotion

Instructions

1. Wash your face thoroughly with hot, soapy water before you shave your mustache. This prepares your skin for shaving and reduces the chance of infection or ingrown hairs.

2. Trim your mustache with a beard trimmer or a pair of scissors. Eliminate as much of the hair as you can without cutting yourself, as this makes shaving your mustache easier.

3. Wet a washcloth with hot water and apply it to your face for about 30 seconds to soften the hair and make your shave closer.

4. Apply shaving cream or shaving gel to the area you're about to shave. Make sure you spread the cream uniformly.

5. Pull your upper lip down and over your top teeth to pull the skin tight.

6. Draw your razor down from the top of your mustache to your lip. Rinse your razor thoroughly after each stroke to clean the shaved hair from the blade.

7. Repeat until your mustache is gone. Some men may have to shave more than once to totally remove a mustache. When you're done, use a shaving lotion to soothe and moisturize the skin to complete your grooming.