Trim and shape your mustache – here's how!

We'll show you valuable tips and tools on how to trim, care for, and style your mustache yourself.
From the Henriquatre or Van Dyck beard to the horseshoe, goatee, anchor beard, pencil beard, Fu Manchu, twirled beard, or classic mustache, mustaches are extremely diverse and creative – and not just in their names. You can let your imagination run wild and find your perfect beard style based on your face shape or style. Do you usually wear your beard as a three-day beard or shave it clean? Then just try out a few styles – and if you don't find anything you like, you can always go back to your clean shave. We've prepared some inspiration for you here:

Step #0: Let it grow

We know you know, but this step is still part of a proper step-by-step guide. We don't need to explain much here, except: Keep your hands off the razor, trimmer, or straight razor. If you're having trouble growing a beard or are very impatient and want to stimulate beard growth , read the linked articles first and then come back here.

Step #actuallynostep: Ever been to a barber shop?

This step is of course optional, but if this is your first mustache, you're not sure which shape flatters your face the most, or the result has to be perfect, a barber is your best friend.
Would you rather try it yourself? We totally understand, so we've put together a concise guide with tips from the barber.

Step #1: Shaving

Is your beard at least two centimeters long now? Then we can get started! Grab your beard trimmer or razor and comb or beard brush . First, everything that doesn't belong to the mustache needs to be removed. This is best done with a safety razor or straight razor.
Keep shaving oil or cream and aftershave handy to prevent pimples from leaving behind. You can find more information and tips for the perfect shave in the article on razor burn – and how to avoid it.

It's important to wash your beard with beard shampoo before shaving , and then let it air dry—or blow-dry it if necessary. Never trim your beard when it's wet. The hair simply falls differently when it's wet than when it's dry—and you don't want to leave anything to chance when styling your beard. Leave everything around your mouth—a little too much is better than too little—so you have enough room to maneuver later. Especially if you have a combination of a mustache and a goatee, you should leave enough hair. If you're trimming your mustache in conjunction with your full beard, please read this post about it first.

Step #2: Trim your mustache

Now we'll focus on the beard around your lips. Choose the right trimmer attachment for you – the length depends entirely on the desired style and your preferences. For a twirled beard, you should obviously use a significantly longer trimmer attachment than for a mustache. The motto here is: go longer and then gradually shorten. It helps to brush and/or comb your beard beforehand. This makes it easier for the beard trimmer and you to trim all the hairs to a uniform length.

Step #3: Choose your style

By now, you should have chosen your style. If you're really unsure and can't decide, start with the beard style that has the most hair and sort from there. This way, you can gradually work your way up to different styles.
To do this, remove the trimmer attachment to create precise contours. Our tip: Trim or trim your mustache in layers. This means that the upper beard hairs (closer to the nose) should generally be longer and the ones towards the lips shorter. The trick is to trim both sides evenly. So please take your time here. Mustaches are by no means a quick-cut beard style.

Be especially careful when trimming the hair above the lips. If you're experienced, remove the trimmer attachment and use the bare shaving head instead. If not, put your trimmer aside for a while and grab a pair of scissors. Either use special beard scissors or baby nail scissors. This will prevent you from cutting your lips. Use the scissors (or trimmer) to trim any excess hair.

Step #4: Styling and care

Happy with your beard style? Great! First, wash your face and beard with clean water to remove shaving residue, then dry your beard. We recommend a beard softener to soften your beard hairs and moisturize the skin underneath, which has naturally been stressed by shaving. Alternatively, beard oil is also a good option. Simply massage one to three pumps gently into your beard and do not rinse.

Now it's time to use your beard brush again, followed by beard wax or a stronger beard wax to help your beard maintain its shape. Here, you can either emphasize your shaved beard shape or shape it as desired. Especially with a twirled beard, you shouldn't compromise on styling or skimp on beard wax.