moustache upkeep
moustache upkeep
hello fine gents,
i would love to hear from those who have a moustache about the many or few things that you do or don't do to maintain its appearance...wax? comb? scissors? trimmers? tweezers? any and all are sincerely appreciated!
thank you thank you
i would love to hear from those who have a moustache about the many or few things that you do or don't do to maintain its appearance...wax? comb? scissors? trimmers? tweezers? any and all are sincerely appreciated!
thank you thank you
I use some gear made by Kent. Click here for a fun thread about that. I also use wax. Here are some nice links for that:
http://www.oregonwildhair.com
http://www.skippys.no
http://www.daliwax.com
http://www.firehousemoustachewax.com
You can also make your own. Some DIY tips are available here.
And here is a very complete list of waxes. And finally, a Wax FAQ for you to enjoy.
http://www.oregonwildhair.com
http://www.skippys.no
http://www.daliwax.com
http://www.firehousemoustachewax.com
You can also make your own. Some DIY tips are available here.
And here is a very complete list of waxes. And finally, a Wax FAQ for you to enjoy.
Hell-bent ... hell-bent for Feather!
"As your attorney, I advise you to take a hit out of the little brown flask in my shaving kit."
— Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
"As your attorney, I advise you to take a hit out of the little brown flask in my shaving kit."
— Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
I condition my 'stache about once a week with the same hair conditioner I use on my head. On a daily basis I comb it straight, apply wax, brush the wax into the hairs, and after waiting about 10 minutes, smooth with the fingers. The finger smooth is repeated throughout the day whether I want to or not.
I'm working toward a handlebar right now, but don't yet have much beyond the outer corners of the lip.
I'm working toward a handlebar right now, but don't yet have much beyond the outer corners of the lip.
Karl G. Siewert
Librarian and yo-yo enthusiast
Tulsa, OK
"Someday I'll find it, the BBS Connection, the razor, the stubble, and me."
Librarian and yo-yo enthusiast
Tulsa, OK
"Someday I'll find it, the BBS Connection, the razor, the stubble, and me."
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Karl, promise you'll take a picture of you handlebars when you achieve this.yoyology wrote:I condition my 'stache about once a week with the same hair conditioner I use on my head. On a daily basis I comb it straight, apply wax, brush the wax into the hairs, and after waiting about 10 minutes, smooth with the fingers. The finger smooth is repeated throughout the day whether I want to or not.
I'm working toward a handlebar right now, but don't yet have much beyond the outer corners of the lip.
Richard
i second that if i may.rustyblade wrote:Karl, promise you'll take a picture of you handlebars when you achieve this.yoyology wrote:I condition my 'stache about once a week with the same hair conditioner I use on my head. On a daily basis I comb it straight, apply wax, brush the wax into the hairs, and after waiting about 10 minutes, smooth with the fingers. The finger smooth is repeated throughout the day whether I want to or not.
I'm working toward a handlebar right now, but don't yet have much beyond the outer corners of the lip.
Oh, you can count on it.salbev wrote:i second that if i may.rustyblade wrote:Karl, promise you'll take a picture of you handlebars when you achieve this.yoyology wrote:I condition my 'stache about once a week with the same hair conditioner I use on my head. On a daily basis I comb it straight, apply wax, brush the wax into the hairs, and after waiting about 10 minutes, smooth with the fingers. The finger smooth is repeated throughout the day whether I want to or not.
I'm working toward a handlebar right now, but don't yet have much beyond the outer corners of the lip.
[We need a mustachioed smiley. I suggest :-{) ]
Karl G. Siewert
Librarian and yo-yo enthusiast
Tulsa, OK
"Someday I'll find it, the BBS Connection, the razor, the stubble, and me."
Librarian and yo-yo enthusiast
Tulsa, OK
"Someday I'll find it, the BBS Connection, the razor, the stubble, and me."
Newbie here, but I had to weigh in on this thread
My routine is to wash it with regular shampoo, once a week I use regular conditioner. I also use two types of wax, clubman mustache wax (I pick it up at Sally's Beauty Supply) and Oregon wild hair. I comb the clubman through and shape the stache, then during the day if I need a little extra hold I use just a little wildhair wax. Currently I'm trying some wax I bought off of ebay. I had read a review of it, and Lone Star was reported to hold a little better than Wild Hair. It is also alot harder to work with, so when I'm finished with this tin, I'll go back to the Wildhair wax. I don't know if it is recommended or not, but I always shampoo the wax out before heading to bed.
As far as trimming, I try to leave it be, but it is hair, and sometimes the ends get a little thin looking, and I'll trim just the tips back, maybe 1/16, in order to let the rest of the stache catch up , and give a thicker, fuller look.
Hope this helps. I had to learn mainly by trial and error.
My routine is to wash it with regular shampoo, once a week I use regular conditioner. I also use two types of wax, clubman mustache wax (I pick it up at Sally's Beauty Supply) and Oregon wild hair. I comb the clubman through and shape the stache, then during the day if I need a little extra hold I use just a little wildhair wax. Currently I'm trying some wax I bought off of ebay. I had read a review of it, and Lone Star was reported to hold a little better than Wild Hair. It is also alot harder to work with, so when I'm finished with this tin, I'll go back to the Wildhair wax. I don't know if it is recommended or not, but I always shampoo the wax out before heading to bed.
As far as trimming, I try to leave it be, but it is hair, and sometimes the ends get a little thin looking, and I'll trim just the tips back, maybe 1/16, in order to let the rest of the stache catch up , and give a thicker, fuller look.
Hope this helps. I had to learn mainly by trial and error.
Added note, be extremely careful when pruning the tips, it is very very easy to get them uneven. My stache grows strange, so when the tips start looking thin, I prune it a tad, however I mis-pruned this week and had an uneven stache. Am hoping I've gotten that taken care of, if not I may have to start from scratch just to make sure they are even. If you go to a regular barber, you might get him to even things up, which would definitely make things a whole lot simpler.freebird wrote:Newbie here, but I had to weigh in on this thread
My routine is to wash it with regular shampoo, once a week I use regular conditioner. I also use two types of wax, clubman mustache wax (I pick it up at Sally's Beauty Supply) and Oregon wild hair. I comb the clubman through and shape the stache, then during the day if I need a little extra hold I use just a little wildhair wax. Currently I'm trying some wax I bought off of ebay. I had read a review of it, and Lone Star was reported to hold a little better than Wild Hair. It is also alot harder to work with, so when I'm finished with this tin, I'll go back to the Wildhair wax. I don't know if it is recommended or not, but I always shampoo the wax out before heading to bed.
As far as trimming, I try to leave it be, but it is hair, and sometimes the ends get a little thin looking, and I'll trim just the tips back, maybe 1/16, in order to let the rest of the stache catch up , and give a thicker, fuller look.
Hope this helps. I had to learn mainly by trial and error.
Tony