How to Trim Your Mustache

Mustache-Trimming Tools:

1. Comb or brush: for setting hairs into place

2. High-grade clippers: for trimming

3. Scissors: for detailing

How to Trim Your Mustache:

1. Comb it to the sides: Set the hairs in place, readying them for an even trim.

2. Clip on desired setting: Trim all hairs to the same length. If you're doing this for the first time, start with a higher setting and work your way down.

3. Comb hairs straight down: This prepares you to trim any hairs that will hang over the lip.

4. Clip hairs along lip: Remove the clipper guard and snip anything that covers the lip.

Optional tip, for longer mustaches: Comb hairs to both sides down the middle of the philtrum (which is just below the septum of the nose). Snip a small, upside-down 'V' into here (watch video for demo), thus giving your mustache more symmetry and direction.

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