Today, mustache and beard have become a real trend in the world of men's fashion. Smooth-shaven men are now not held in high esteem. It is believed that a young man becomes more sexy and attractive if he has a mustache or beard (or both). But the choice of a mustache and beard is a purely individual process, since incorrectly selected 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 a decoration and a means to radically transform the appearance. After all, with the help of such a detail, you can hide the flaws and adjust the shape of the face. Mustache haircuts can be very diverse, and it is necessary to choose exactly those that will be in harmony with the appearance of the man.
When choosing a mustache shape, they need to be perfectly suited to 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 are individually suited to each client, his appearance and style.
Varieties of mustache
Shapes of whiskers can be different in size and length. There are almost a hundred types of different types of mustache. Consider the most popular of them:
- Dali. This variety was named after the famous artist Salvador Dali and is an elongated mustache that curls up. Choosing this form, you need to know that they require a lot of time for styling.
- Horseshoe. Such a mustache got its name thanks to a shape similar to an inverted horse 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 the monarchs and the nobility. The mustache should be tight and located along the entire length of the lip, their ends curled 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 over the upper lip and all hair, naturally, except for the mustache, is shaved off.
- Shade. The simplest and easiest form that you can do yourself at home without the help of specialists.
- English Such mustache haircuts were popular among the British military. They are long and thin, they should be released from the middle above the upper lip. The tips of the mustache must be sharp.
- The brush of the artist. The mustache grows along the entire line of the mouth, not long, but can be quite lush. Today such a mustache is very popular in youth circles.
- Pencil. To imagine this form, you should revive the image of Johnny Depp. He prefers such a mustache - thin and narrow.
- Pyramidal. The mustache is very narrow at the top, where it originates and expands to the bottom, covering the entire length of the mouth.
- Toothbrush. They take their origin under the nose itself, of small width and very thick. Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler preferred these.
- Walrus. They are large, thick and can completely close the mouth.
- Handlebar. By their appearance, the mustache is similar to a bicycle wheel, since their ends are twisted upward. The handle bar mustache was popular among soldiers during the First World War.
- Only there. The question of how to cut a mustache does not arise with this form, because in essence it is just bristle that was left to grow over the upper lip. Such a mustache is loved by men who do not like to shave.
Mustache Care Nuances
Cutting a beard and mustache is a matter for professionals, since only a master can make an ideal shape suitable for the appearance and oval of the face. But there are 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 so that the mustache becomes less magnificent. It is carried out strictly along the bottom edge.
Before you cut your mustache, you need to comb them in different directions. After that, the extra length can be removed with scissors and comb the mustache from the center left and right to give them shape. You can also use forceps to give shape. They should be flat and have a stable heat.
Mustache and beard should be cut only dry. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting a huge difference between what they wanted to get from a mustache haircut, and the final appearance.
Mustache Cutting Tools
Mowing a beard and mustache requires some preparation, or rather, the availability of necessary tools. In order to cut a beard and / or mustache at home, you need a trimmer, scissors, a comb comb and, of course, a mirror.
Scissors are used to align the line of the mustache and / or beard and cut the protruding hairs. It is recommended to use a professional tool, but its price is quite high.
A mustache trimmer is a versatile tool that can be used to trim a mustache, beard 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 trimmer for a mustache, you need to familiarize yourself with several principles and rules.
- If the hair is very stiff, you need to choose a model with a blade that is adjustable in length. In the presence of soft and obedient 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 a cigarette lighter.
- In one kit with a trimmer, you can immediately purchase tools and nozzles for the care of eyebrows, hair in the nose and ears, etc. They cost more, but are also equipped with all items for caring for vegetation on the head.
- The tool should fit well in your hand and be comfortable.
How to cut a mustache
And now about the process itself.
- It is necessary to comb the mustache so that they lie in one solid straight line.
- Using a trimmer (in an upright position) we determine the outline of the mustache.
- We do the framing, holding the trimmer with the marking side towards us.
- Holding the trimmer away from ourselves with the marking side, we process the line of mustaches and lips, thereby giving the vegetation the desired outline.
- We make the final shape, holding the tool with the blade to ourselves.
- To fix the shape of the mustache, you can use a special wax.