How Do You Shave Your Mustache?

Here are the steps;

• First and Foremost, Trim Down

If your mustache hair is long, the first thing you need to do is to trim them down. You can do that using an electric trimmer or even hair clippers. Trimming allows you to apply shaving cream and enables you to get a close shave. However, if the mustache hair is not that long, you can go to the next step.

• Wash Your Face and Prepare the Skin with a Warm Towel

If your face is dirty, you should first clean it. Cleaning the face prevents clogging of the shaving equipment and allows for a smooth shave. In addition to that, you need to prepare the area with a warm towel. The warm towel softens the skin and hair. Also, it opens up skin pores. This reduces skin irritation and allows you to get a close shave.

• Apply a pre-shave oil and shave gel or soap

First, if you are using a safety razor or straight razor, you should apply a pre-shave oil on your upper lip. The oil provides lubrication and protection against irritation when shaving. After that, you should apply your favorite shaving cream on your mustache. The cream will ensure that the razor moves smoothly while cutting the hair. On the other hand, if you use an electric shaver, you can consider alcohol-based or powder pre-shave products to get the area ready for shaving.

• Let’s Shave Now

After preparing the area, you should now get your safety, straight, or electric razor. Pull the skin tight around the edges of your mouth using your fingers. This makes it easier for the razor to pass shaving more hair in every stroke. Make sure you move the razor in the direction of your mustache growth. Short and even strokes are preferred, and you need to be gentle while doing this. However, when using an electric shaver, you can move the shaver against the direction of hair growth to get a closer shave.

• Rinse, Dry and Apply Aftershave

After shaving your mustache, it’s time to clean the area. Rinse the area with warm water removing all cut hairs and shaving cream. Then you should rinse the area with cold water to close the skin pores and then pat dry the area with a clean towel. From there, you should apply an aftershave balm or lotion to the shaved area. Aftershaves prevent skin irritation.