Today, I'm going to show you an easy way
to get the horseshoe mustache you want. It's a mustache with
long, downward-facing bars that form an upside U. You'll
basically need a tool that does three things--
trim, shape, and edge. I use this one. It's the Styler from Gillette. And it's really a three-in-one shaver. Good for any mustache or beard. It comes with three combs
of different lengths-- 2 millimeter, 4 millimeter,
and 6 millimeter-- so you can decide how long
you want your beard to be. Remove the combs and
I have this trimmer. For a closer shave and definition,
I use the blade attachment. If you flip over the razor,
you'll see the single blade on the back, which you can use
at the end to finish the details. So basically, you have everything
you need to shave the beard you want. It's a great three-in-one tool. Let's get started. I've let my beard grow for a few days
until it's about half an inch long. This gives me a good base to work from. I first attach the comb to
trim all of my beard and neck. This evens the length
of my beard throughout. I remove the comb from my razor and
rinse any excess hair from the trimmer. Loose hairs in the trimmer can get
in the way of it cutting new hair and cause uncomfortable tugging. Once my trimmer is free of
hair, I use only the trimmer to outline the shape of
my horseshoe mustache. I do this in two steps. First, I trim my neck. Then I take extra care to go slowly
as I trim my cheeks and chin, leaving my mustache in finger-width
strips and bars of hair from the corners of my mouth to my jaw. After outlining the
look I want and checking the symmetry of my horseshoe mustache
I still need to add definition. I do this in two ways. One, closely shaving my
chin, cheeks, and neck. And two, tightening the lines
and edges of my mustache. After I finished shaping my
mustache with my trimmer, I shave the rest of my face clean. Before I start with a close
shave I always prepare the skin. First, I wash the area to be
shaved with a facial scrub. It cleans away any oil, dirt, or dead
skin that can block the razor's path and prevent a smooth glide. Then I rinse the scrub off my face. You can further hydrate your hair by
splashing your face with warm water, or by soaking a towel with
warm water and holding it against your skin for
up to three minutes. Doing this really
reduces the force you'll need to shave because it softens
your hair and makes it easier to cut. Third, I coat the skin of my neck
and cheeks using a clear shave gel. A white shaving foam
makes it harder to see the lines and edges of your
mustache so it's a good idea to use a clear shave gel. I also like to use
shave gels like this one because they tend to have
more glide than shave foams. Now I'm ready for a closer shave. Let's attach the blade to the razor. Now, let's start shaving. Many guys prefer to
shave in the direction that the hair grows,
meaning with the grain and then following up with
strokes in the opposite direction. However, since facial hair tends
to grow in different directions, you'll almost always be shaving
both with and against the grain. A razor like this one will help
you get a comfortable shave even against the grain. So as long as you're using light
strokes and reapplying shaving cream before you go back over
with your razor, you should shave in the direction
you're most comfortable with. I save the sensitive
area on my neck for last to allow the shave gel more
time to soften the hairs. Every few strokes I
rinse my blade with water to keep it clear of
any gel or loose hairs that way nothing blocks
the razor's path. Before finishing with my razor,
I still have one final step-- tightening the outer edges
of my horseshoe mustache. I find that the easiest
and most precise way to do this is by using
a single-blade razor. The Styler I use has one on the back. So I simply turn my
razor over and finish defining the lines around the
top and sides of my stache. To get clean edges, I turn my
blade parallel to the hairline and use short, light strokes
to cut away from the mustache. All I have left to do is
rinse my face with cold water and apply a moisturizing
aftershave lotion. The lotion rehydrates my skin
and leaves it soft and smooth. And there you have it. A horseshoe mustache. Just remember these easy steps. Trim your beard. Shape your mustache. Prepare your skin. Add definition by shaving. Tighten the edges. And moisturize your skin. Thanks for watching. And be sure to check out our other
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