Today, mustaches and beards have become a real trend in the world of men's fashion. Clean-shaven men are not held in high esteem these days. It is believed that a young man becomes more sexy and attractive if he has a mustache or a beard (or both). But choosing a mustache and beard is a purely individual process, as the wrong shape and length can have the exact opposite effect.
How to choose a mustache
Mustache has always been popular and in demand among the male population. They serve as an ornament and a means for a radical transformation of appearance. After all, with the help of such a detail, you can hide flaws and correct the shape of the face. Mustache haircuts can be very diverse, and it is necessary to select exactly those that will be in harmony with the appearance of a man.
When choosing the shape of your mustache, you want it to fit perfectly with the features and shape of your face. It is also important to consider the shape of the nose and the position between the chin, mouth and nose. In general, mustache haircuts should be done by professionals who approach each client individually, their appearance and style.
Varieties of mustaches
Mustache shapes can vary in size and length. There are almost a hundred types of different types of mustaches. Consider the most popular of them:
- Dali. This variety was named after the famous artist Salvador Dali and is an elongated mustache that twists up. When choosing such a form, you need to know that they require a lot of time for styling.
- Horseshoe. Such a mustache got its name due to the shape, similar to an inverted horseshoe. They grow along the edges of the corners of the mouth and end when they reach the level of the jaw.
- Imperial. This form was preferred by monarchs and the nobility. The mustache should be dense and located along the entire length of the lip, their ends twisted up.
- Chevron. The mustache should be thick, large in size and completely obscure the upper lip.
- Fu Manchu. The length of these whiskers should be below the level of the jaw. They are released above the upper lip and all hair, of course, except for the mustache, is shaved off.
- Lampshade. The simplest and easiest form that you can do yourself at home without resorting to the help of specialists.
- English. Such mustache cuts were popular among the British military. They are long and thin, they should be released from the middle above the upper lip. Mustache tips must be sharp.
- Artist's brush. Whiskers grow along the entire line of the mouth, not long, but can be quite lush. Today, such mustaches are very popular in youth circles.
- Pencil. To submit this formyou should revive the image of Johnny Depp in memory. It is he who prefers such a mustache - thin and narrow.
- Pyramidal. The whiskers are very narrow at the top, where they originate and widen towards the bottom, covering the entire length of the mouth.
- Toothbrush. They start just under the nose, small width and very thick. Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler preferred these.
- Walrus. They are large, thick and can completely cover their mouths.
- Handlebar. In their appearance, the mustache is similar to a bicycle handlebar, since their ends are twisted up. The handlebar mustache was popular among soldiers during World War I.
- Only there. The question of how to cut a mustache does not arise with this form, because in fact it is just a stubble that was left to grow over the upper lip. Such mustaches are adored by men who do not like to shave.
Nuances of mustache care
Cutting a beard and mustache is a matter for professionals, since only a master can make the perfect shape that matches the appearance and oval of the face. But there are also generally accepted rules that you should know. The sharp tips of the mustache should always be milled with a sharp razor. Thinning with scissors should be done to make the mustache less lush. It is carried out strictly along the bottom edge.
Before you cut your mustache, you need to comb it in different directions. After that, the excess length can be removed with scissors and the mustache combed from the center to the left and right to give it shape. You can also use tongs to shape. They must be flat and have a stableheating.
Moustaches and beards should only be cut dry. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting a huge difference between what you wanted from a mustache trim and the final look.
Mustache trimming tools
Cutting a beard and mustache requires some preparation, or rather, the availability of the necessary tools. To trim your beard and/or mustache at home, you need a trimmer, scissors, a comb and, of course, a mirror.
Scissors are used to line the mustache and/or beard line and cut off protruding hairs. It is recommended to use a professional tool, but its price is quite high.
The mustache trimmer is a versatile tool that can be used to trim mustaches, beards and even hair. For this, trimmers are equipped with special nozzles. The price of this tool is not very high, so it is available to absolutely everyone.
How to choose a tool
In order to choose the right mustache trimmer, you need to familiarize yourself with several principles and rules.
- If the hair is very coarse, you need to choose a model with a blade that is adjustable in length. If you have soft and manageable hair, this is not necessary.
- Depending on the scope of use, you can choose a wired or cordless trimmer. Today, there are even car models that can be powered by the cigarette lighter.
- In one set with a trimmer, you can immediately purchase tools and attachments for the care of eyebrows, hair in the nose andears, etc. They cost more, but they are equipped with all the items for caring for hair on the head.
- The tool should fit well in the hand and be comfortable.
How to trim your mustache
And now about the process itself.
- You need to comb your mustache so that they lie in one continuous even line.
- Using a trimmer (in a vertical position), we define the contour of the mustache.
- Make a frame, holding the trimmer with the marking side towards you.
- Holding the trimmer away from you with the marking side, we process the line of the mustache and lips, thereby giving the vegetation the desired contour.
- Make the final shape by holding the tool with the blade towards you.
- To fix the shape of the mustache, you can use special wax.