Moustache types: styles for all tastes

A moustache is facial hair that men can use to express their style and part of their personality. There are different types of moustaches which fit different tastes, and depending on the shape of your face, one type or another will suit you best. From classical to modern, bushier that can even stand out over a beard, and discreet moustaches that can are only noticeable after shaving the rest of your face. Therefore, to choose the right one for you and to know how to look after it, we have prepared this guide with several ideas for inspiration. 

Most popular moustache types

Each type of moustache gives off a different image and requires a different level of care, the most popular moustaches are as follows: 

• Classical moustache: this type is characterised by its medium thickness and with balanced corners between the corner of the mouth and upper lip. It is one of the most versatile styles and suits any kind of look.
• Chevron moustache: this moustache is thick and prominent. It covers the upper lip and stands out even if you haven’t shaved your face. It is a natural looking moustache that requires considerable grooming and maintenance to avoid it looking scruffy. It is ideal to match with casual clothes, jeans, shirt, boots, although it is also popular among more modern and urban styles.
• Handlebar moustache: easily recognisable for its curved, upward ends pointing towards your eyes. It is a sophisticated, carefully groomed moustache, which requires some gel or wax. It is ideal to set off a classical suit, shirt, braces and bow tie.
• Pencil moustache: for more modest styles, you need to be well-shaved to make it noticeable. It is one of moustaches that requires most grooming because it is not very thick and has to be well-defined above your upper lip and under your nose.
• Horseshoe moustache: easily recognisable because it droops from the corner of your mouth to your jawline and is usually a bushy moustache.

How to choose the right moustache type for your face

Having a moustache is obviously a matter of tastes, although the shape of your face can play a key role in which moustache suits you best.

Any moustache style suits oval shaped faces, from classical to modern, more natural or more well-defined.

Round faces are more suited to long, defined moustaches, to define our features more. Nevertheless, square faces already have more defined features, and they are therefore softened with bushier, rounded moustaches, or with curved ends.

Men with long faces usually choose bushy moustaches to balance out the proportions and avoid an excessively elongated effect.

Moustache maintenance routine

In order to flaunt your moustache, you need to keep to a basic grooming routine. Good hygiene and maintenance make the difference between an elegant look and a scruffy look.

• Daily cleaning: washing your moustache with specific products will help to get rid of any dirt and keep your hair clean and soft.
• Hydration: apply oil to avoid your moustache drying out and to give it some shine, in addition to caring for the skin underneath it.
• Combing and trimming: combing your moustache every day and trimming it regularly will help to keep the chosen shape and avoid any unruly hairs.
• Regular maintenance: spending a few minutes a week on looking after your moustache will ensure it is always clean and well-defined.

Basic products for moustache care

Using the right products makes maintaining your moustache easier and it will also notably improve the final result.

• Moustache oil: hydrates, softens and confers shine to your facial hair, and also cares for your skin.
• Balm or wax: these are ideal products to shape and set your moustache, particularly if it is long or well-defined.
• Specific shampoo: cleans without drying out your hair and is respectful of the properties of facial hair. 
• Comb or brush: will help distribute the products and keep your moustache orderly.

Final tips for an impeccable moustache

How confident you are with your moustache, constant grooming and looks in accordance with your moustache style. Adapting style to the times and looking after the smaller details will mean you will be able to flaunt an enhancing moustache on any occasion.