Comments on: How to Grow a Handlebar Mustache

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:03:31 +0000

Ok, I should have read this before I started growing the handlebar because I did do some trimming. Now my stache is long enough to curl but alas the curls have slightly different shapes. I dont know if its because of how I trimmed or the fact that my hair is insanely curly. Ought I to let it continue to grow out longer than I want and then try to trim it? If so are there any tips for trimming? Or should I just suck it up and start over? Reverting to moustachelessness would be devastating, but everytime I look in the mirror I see the magnificent handlebar that might have been.

By: Terry Taylor

Terry Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:29:13 +0000

as a man who is 3 weeks in to growing his own, i can say with crystal clarity, that i cannot wait until mine is fully in…. question. where does one exactly trim the end. i get sharp, itchy growth in the corner of my lip. i want to trim it, but as these fine gents who have already commented, dont trim, where is the trim point?

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:03:57 +0000

I’ve been growing my handlebar moustache for 10 months now and each end is about 7 inches. Unfortunately, my moustache is very wiry and I need to use a little more wax than the product recommends, but I find Clubman to be the best so far. Also, I do not wax it every day (recommended to me by Dennis Gage). On the days I wear it down, I use a leave-in conditioner to soften it. I can’t wait for it to get 10-12 inches on each side. I get a LOT of compliments, from both sexes.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:21:35 +0000

I can grow one very easily but I honestly don’t like the style, you must shave the hair that grows under the parts you curl though otherwise you’ll have this weird looking horseshoe handlebar combo looking monstrosity.

By: PZ

PZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:04:54 +0000

Going to Japan in mid April, started growing one 2 weeks ago, can’t wait to see the looks on their faces, hope they like it…

By: Harry Bishop

Harry Bishop — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:04:46 +0000

Clubman works very well for me. The trick is to wax the curls well, then, holding the curls in place, heat them with a hair dryer then hold the curls in place until they cool. This keeps my curls in place all day, and often even through the night.

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:42:06 +0000

Hey all–wanted to share an infographic I created. This features my brand but will work for any wax-based moustache wax (of which there are many great brands!)

http://www.canyouhandlebar.com/quality/how_to_apply_moustache_wax/

The best way to learn to apply wax is through trial and error. There are some basic principles, but because each guy has a different length moustache, different coarseness of hair and different goals, the wax and method of application is an art as well as a science. Best of luck–I hope this is helpful!

~Doug, Gentleman in Charge, CanYouHandlebar

By: James D.

James D. — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:10:56 +0000

I’ve decided to start my handle bar mustache experience two days ago, I haven’t shaved in about two weeks or so, I’m looking forward to being a manly man and being part of the handle-bar mustache world !

By: Marc M.

Marc M. — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:07:23 +0000

I have now grown my moustache for 2 months, so it is long enough to start the curl. I have been using the Man’s Face Stuff Gin & Tonic wax, but it doesnt seem to hold real well. Is there a wax the will hold stronger all day long or is it usual to reapply several times a day?

By: Richard Knowles

Richard Knowles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:11:55 +0000

I do an old-tyme strongman act from time to time at fairs and suchlike, and have grown a handlebar mustache for a long time now. I’ve tried a lot of waxes & lotions to hold it in place – it’s really wiry – and by far the best is Firehouse Moustache Wax http://www.firehousemoustachewax.com
It comes in 3 types – light, which has no smell, and medium & dark which have a woody, manly smell. All 3 are a hard wax, easy to apply, sticks like s&$t to a blanket, and wash out easily with warm water. An $8 tin will last me about 6 months with twice daily use. You might find it at barber’s supply shops but the manufacturer is the cheapest seller, and will send you out one tin if that’s all you want.