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If you've always worn a moustache, you'll surely want to wear it on your big day. But if you haven't dared to do so until now, your wedding can be a good excuse to wear it for the first time. However, you should start working on it ahead of time, since a moustache doesn't allow for improvisation.

And although it's common to see vintage or hipster boyfriends with bushy mustaches, the truth is that this detail suits all men, whether they have thick or light, classic or casual moustaches. It's just a matter of choosing the right moustache and keeping it in perfect condition. Find out how to achieve it through the following steps.

1. Let it grow

Mustache care starts the moment you decide to grow a moustache and your facial hair begins to grow. Especially if you haven't decided what style you want to go for. The first thing to do is to let your beard grow for several days or at least an inch. This will give you a better perspective of how your facial hair grows naturally on your face, which will allow you tochoose a suitable style.

2. Proceed to shaping

Having the right tools to shape your moustache is essential, so a facial hair comb and scissors are a must. Once you have acquired your moustache and the hair has grown, you can proceed to shape your moustache, shaving the rest of the beard or keeping it, if it is part of the style you want to achieve. You should also reduce excess volume or clear theareas near the corners of the mouth.

To shape your moustache, first trim the hair to an even and appropriate length, and only then can you concentrate on the shape. From then on, regular trimming will help you maintain the ideal length.

3. Maintain cleanliness

To keep it impeccable, a fundamental step is to clean the moustache regularly, as it accumulates various bacteria, as well as particles of dust and dirt. You can choose between soaps, special shampoos with conditioner or gels to sanitize this area of the face. By using any of these products, you will see that your moustache will acquire a smoother, shinier appearance.and healthy.

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4. Exfoliate

Especially for those who suffer from flaky skin, underneath the facial hair, exfoliation is another step to consider. In fact, this will prevent ingrown hairs, in the worst case, purifying dry skin and removing dead skin cells. It is recommended to use a facial scrub, either homemade or professional, once or twice a week.

5. Moisturize

It's also important to keep your moustache moisturized, as this area tends to dry out, causing irritation or unsightly flakes. For this purpose, turn to a moustache moisturizer or moustache lotion, which are products that usually incorporate essential oils that provide hydration and antioxidants.

Pour a small amount of the product on your palms, rub it between your hands and proceed to run it through your mustache, starting on one side and then the other, making sure that the product reaches the skin.

6. Combing

Keeping your mustache in perfect condition is a task that requires dedication, especially if you're going to wear it at your wedding, so make sure you always carry a mustache comb among your personal items, not only to shake off any dry skin that might accumulate between the hairs, but also to help it keep its shape.

7. Set

In addition to cleansing and moisturizing products, it is also important to consider the use of a moustache wax. This is a product that will allow you to shape and style your moustache to the desired effect. Work a small amount of product with your fingertips before applying it. For handlebar moustaches, whose ends curve upwards, thewax will be the star product that will help to keep them in perfect condition.

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Days before the wedding

Although taking care of your moustache is a process you can do yourself, trying to be consistent over time, in the week before the wedding you will still have to visit the barbershop, so you can have your moustache neatly trimmed, as well as access to other services such as hair trimming, gray hair camouflage, hot towel shaving, manicure/pedicure, eyebrow grooming and waxing inEven if you've never been to a beauty salon, be sure that marriage is a special occasion that deserves it. And your moustache, by the way, will thank you for it.

Moustaches according to your face type

Whether it's your first time with a mustache, or you want to improve the shape you already have, you can be guided by your face type. Check out some tips below.

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• Elongated face A moustache will divide the face vertically, balancing the overall length of the face. In this case you should wear a traditional style moustache, for example the handlebar, as it will focus attention on the central part of the face. Singer Adam Levine and actor David Schwimmer are among the celebrities who have this style of countenance.
• Square face If you have a prominent jawline and sharp angles, a chevron moustache will look great on you. Because it follows the natural line of the upper lip, it's a guaranteed success for square faces. Examples of celebrities with square faces are Brad Pitt and David Beckham.
• Round face The horseshoe moustache helps to balance the oversized cheekbones, lengthening the face and accentuating the chin. This moustache is mainly based on creating vertical lines below the corners of the mouth to the jaw. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the Hollywood stars with a circular face and exponent of the horseshoe moustache.

You will elevate your prestige, style and masculinity by exhibiting a well-groomed moustache at your wedding. Of course, this is only one of the items you will have to take care of when it comes to the groom's aesthetics. Don't forget that skin and hands are also important.