How to Care for a Handlebar Mustache

Handlebar mustaches can curl upward or downward.

Gene Shalit, General Custer, Teddy Roosevelt, Rollie Fingers, Hulk Hogan and many other manly men have dared to wear the famous and intimidating handlebar mustache. This mustache can be difficult to grow because it requires thick and bushy growth, which is why those who wear handlebar mustaches wear them with a sense of pride. Growing your hair out is the hardest part; taking care of your handlebar mustache can be done with regular trims and waxes.

Things You'll Need

• Razor
• Beard or ear trimmer
• Moisturizer
• Mustache wax or hair pomade

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of your mustache so they taper. The center of your mustache should be about twice as thick as the ends.

2. Curl the ends of your handlebar mustache upward using mustache wax or hair pomade. This is the traditional way to wear a handlebar mustache, but you can also twist the ends so they face downward. Look for wax containing beeswax, a key ingredient in mustache wax that holds hair well without weighing it down.

3. Use a beard or nose and ear trimmer to remove fine, excess hair around your nostrils and upper lip. You can comb your mustache hairs downward and trim off those that hang over your upper lip.

4. Use a sharp razor to remove hair growth on your chin, cheeks and neck. A moisturizing lotion is important to use after shaving to maintain smooth and blemish-free skin.

5. Check your handlebar mustache after eating and drinking for food and drink. Clean it appropriately.

6. Shampoo and condition your handlebar mustache to keep it soft and odor free.

References

• Huffington Post; John Stossel the Mustache that Changed My Life; Samantha Critchell

Resources

• American Mustache Institute: Mustache Styles