The horseshoe moustache is certainly a statement facial hair style; so much so that youāll often see it referred to as the Hulk Hogan moustache.
This cowboy-inspired moustache style features two distinctive long bars of facial hair pointing downwards, often extending all the way to the chin.
Although the horseshoe moustache enjoyed peak popularity around the 1970s, bold facial hair has been making a comeback in recent years; with the right grooming tools and a little bitĀ of shaving know-how, you can bring this look into the 21stĀ century.
How to Grow a Horseshoe Moustache
To grow a perfect horseshoe moustache, you may have to putĀ up with a full beard or with looking slightly unkempt for a few weeks, until youāve got enough facial hairĀ for shapingĀ on your upper lip and on the areaĀ joining your cheeks and your chin.
During this stage of growing a horseshoe moustache, thereās no need for your ātacheĀ to creep over your top lip, getting in the way of your mouth. Keep your moustache trimmed while youāre growing the rest of your facial hair, using theĀ Gillette All PurposeĀ StylerĀ and Beard Trimmer.
How to Shape a Horseshoe Moustache
To be able to call your moustache a horseshoe moustache, you need to removeĀ all ofĀ the facial hair from the centre of your chin, from your upper cheeks and from yourĀ beard neckline.Ā A true horseshoe moustache will have hair along the upper lip and two adjoining curves pointing down towards the chin.
Shape your horseshoe moustache using the Gillette All Purpose Styler, cutting down longer facial hair using the trimmer function first, before using theĀ ProGlide Razor BladeĀ that theĀ shaver comes with to get a clean shaveĀ where itās neededĀ -Ā remember to prepare and protect your skin withĀ shaving creamĀ before getting started with the razor.Ā Finally, use the precision trimmer to create precise edges for a well-groomed ātache.
Make sure youāve always got a fresh Fusion5Ā ProGlideĀ blade to hand by signing up for aĀ Gillette shaving subscriptionĀ to get blades delivered direct to your door.Ā Newer, sharper blades will give you a closer, more comfortable shave and help to preventĀ shaving cuts. Whatās more, itās free to sign up - you just need to pay postage and packaging.
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Finish your moustache grooming with aĀ post-shave routine, taking care to use an aftershave product to soothe and hydrateĀ your skin after shaving to reduce your risk ofĀ razor burn. This will help to keep all eyes on your horseshoe moustache for all the right reasons.
How to Trim a Horseshoe Moustache
Regular trimming is key to a defined, statement horseshoe moustache. The GilletteĀ StylerĀ comes with a choice of three interchangeable combs (2mm, 4mm or 6mm); start with the longer trimmer comb and experiment with moving down through the others until you find the length thatās right for you.
Take your time and take just a little bit of your ātache off at a time. If youāre rushing and too heavy-handed, you could risk taking a huge chunk out of your moustache, meaning you could have to start all over again on your journey to a stylish horseshoe moustache.
Depending on how quickly your facial hair grows, you may have to trim your horseshoe moustache every few days to keep yourself looking and feeling as sharp as possible.
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