The Major Moustache (aka: The Double Boxcar) For years I have been told that I have a “major moustache” so imagine my surprise when I discovered this is actually a particular style…I just thought people where complimenting me, not mis-identifying another stache in the wild. This is a close, combed moustache comprised of two rectangular […]
What is the Regent Moustache?
June 13, 2013 by
The Regent A rather elegant style of stache extending the top of the lip comprised of two splayed wings with a curve. If your upper lip decided to grow two fuzzy wings and fly up your nose this is how it would look pre-lift off. Read more: http://howtogrowamoustache.com/moustache-styles/#ixzz2Ut3kOb9F
What is the Boxcar Moustache?
June 12, 2013 by
The Boxcar This style was popular during the great depression among hobos and ramblers. It was a real quick and cheap shave at the barbershop. Down in the South during the 1920’s when business was slow barbershops would have group deals for the hobos and tramps. For a nickel or in exchange for sweeping the […]
What is a Horseshoe Moustache?
June 11, 2013 by
The HorseshoeA thick moustache with South growing extensions beginning under the nose and running past the corners of the lips, dropping down the sides of the mouth and along the jawline, in the shape of a…well, a horseshoe. Often this is mistakenly referred to as the “fu manchu”. Hulk Hogan made this famous or infamous depending on […]
What is the Bullet Heads Moustache?
June 6, 2013 by
Bullet Heads This is a neatly trimmed long whiskered moustache that is parted in the middle. The ends are curled into themselves with the aid of wax and formed into the shape of rounded…well, bullet heads. Clever name, no? This style was popular with barbershop quartets that wanted to standout when all the other groups were […]
What is The Mistletoe Moustache? (aka: The Guy Fawkes)
June 5, 2013 by
The Mistletoe (aka: The Guy Fawkes) This particular style consists of two narrow, crescent shaped inverted wings. Imagine if a crayon drawn seagull glued itself to your upper lip while you were standing on your head, and that is what this stache looks like. In fact, when asked about this particular “conversation piece” tell the […]
What is a Viking Moustache?
June 4, 2013 by
The Viking Moustache This moustache begins on the upper lip where the whiskers are grown very long as to extend down each side of the mouth. It must be trained by parting the stache and combing from the center out past the lips. After a couple of months’ worth of growth you can begin braiding […]
How to Make Bay Rum Butter – Soothing & Moisturizing Aftershave Alternative
June 2, 2013 by
[pullquote]Bay Rum Butter, Just in time for Summer”[/pullquote] Everybody loves the classic scent of Bay Rum, however the sting and agitation associated with most traditional alcohol based aftershaves can leave you crying for mommy and only add to the disdain most men already feel towards shaving. Well, we here at How to Grow a Moustache […]
How to Make Bay Rum Aftershave
June 1, 2013 by
Stop buying Aftershave and make your own face saving, moisturizing Bay Rum! The classic smell of all things manly…in a good way. Also, a great conversation starter once the ladies start to flock. So sit back and enjoy our video tutorial from our very own DIY guy, Douglas Smythe! What you will need: 1 Mason […]
What is a Goatee?
May 30, 2013 by
The facial fur style Goatee refers soley to a tuft of hair grown on the chin, sans moustache. Traditionally it is shaped to a point, thus resembling a Billy Goat’s scruff. The style can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks where the pastoral god Pan was claimed to sport one by default…he was half goat. […]
