How to Grow & Shape a Chevron Mustache

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If you've always wanted to look like a cop or a cowboy straight out of a 1980s television series, then growing a thick, luscious chevron mustache is a great first step! This article will walk you through what a chevron mustache style looks like and how to grow, shape, trim, and style it to perfection.

Chevron Mustache at a Glance

A chevron is a thick, full mustache that covers the upper lip in an inverted V (chevron) shape, ending just past the corners of the mouth. Line up the bottom of the 'stache with your upper lip line and shave off your beard and any hair above the top edge of your mustache. Trim weekly or whenever it looks overgrown.

Section 1 of 6:

What is a chevron mustache?

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  1. It was popularized in the 1980s by celebrities like Burt Reynolds and Tom Selleck, who were famous for playing masculine, rugged characters. [1] As such, a lot of people associate the chevron mustache with manliness and toughness. Having a chevron is also a sign that you take special care with grooming since it takes a long time to grow this style to follow the shape of the upper lip and maintain its length without it getting into your mouth.
    • Today, you can spot actors like Henry Cavill, Donald Glover, and Pedro Pascal sporting modern chevron mustaches.
    • Who looks good with a chevron mustache? Oval face shapes look great with a chevron, while more square-shaped faces may end up looking wider with one. These are just general guidelines, though—if you want to try the chevron, go for it and see how it looks!
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How to Grow a Chevron Mustache

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  1. The growing period is different for everybody, but in general, it should take at least 2-3 months to grow out your mustache to the perfect chevron length and thickness. [2] You can trim your beard hair as you go if you want or leave it in case you want a beardstache or you change your mind about the chevron style later on.
    • While your facial hair is growing, trim the hair on your neck and above your beard and mustache line to prevent the stubble from looking scraggly and unkempt. Just remember to leave the hair above your upper lip untouched for now.
    • How long does it take to grow out a chevron mustache? It depends on how fast your hair grows, how full it is, and how much you have to start with. If you're growing out a mustache from scratch, it will usually take at least 2 months to look truly full.
  2. This step will moisturize your face, nourish the hair, and encourage it to come in faster. Pour 1 to 3 drops of beard oil into your palma and rub it into your facial hair once a day. Wait until after you shower or wash your face so you can apply the oil to a clean surface.
    • For medium or long beards, use 6 to 10 drops.
  3. Wash your beard and mustache with beard shampoo and conditioner . To avoid drying out your skin and hair, only use the shampoo 2-3 times per week and the conditioner 3-5 times in the same period. This will keep it clean and eliminate bad smells from trapped food and oils. It will also help soften your stubble. [3]
    • Only use shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for facial hair, as these are less harsh than regular shower products and won't strip the oils from your skin as easily.
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How to Shape a Chevron Mustache

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  1. A true chevron mustache stands alone without any beard or stubble shadowing it. Turn on your electric beard trimmer and use it to shave your beard off. Take care to avoid your mustache and leave it completely intact for now. [4]
    • While the classic chevron mustache doesn't come with a beard, feel free to buck the mold—trim your beard slightly shorter to make the mustache pop, or trim all your facial hair to the same length for a chevron-with-full beard look.
  2. First, comb your dry, clean mustache hair downward with a mustache comb . Turn the trimmer on and clean up the bottom edge of the mustache so it aligns with the curve of your upper lip. [5] This will help you achieve the slightly inverted V-shape of the chevron style. Finally, trim the ends of your mustache so they rest just past the corners of your mouth, in line with your bottom lip. [6]
    • Remember that the chevron mustache is supposed to look thick and full, so avoid trimming too much. You should trim just enough to align the mustache shape with the natural curve of your upper lip so it doesn't hang over your lip line. Remove any straggling, scraggly hairs.
    • Use mustache scissors to snip any stray long hairs the trimmer misses.
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Trimming & Maintenance for a Chevron Mustache

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  1. Apply the same technique you used when shaping your chevron mustache: comb the mustache hairs downward, then clean up the edges just above your upper lip line while leaving as much length and thickness as possible. Use either an electric trimmer or mustache scissors as your hair-trimming tool. [7]
    • How often should you trim your mustache? It depends on how fast the hair grows, but generally, trim about once a week or so, or whenever you notice it looks overgrown. Trimming too often can take away from the chevron's classic fullness.
    • If you notice hair getting into your mouth or nostrils, that's a good sign it's time to reign the mustache back in with a trim.
    • Mustache scissors will help you make smaller, more precise cuts if you're new to the mustache game. The electric trimmer will do the job faster, though, and help you cut an even line on the bottom edge. Just remember not to go overboard and trim too much; you can't glue the hair back on!
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How to Style a Chevron Mustache

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  1. Mustache wax contains beeswax and other natural ingredients. As the product dries, it stiffens and holds your mustache hairs in place. To use it , scoop out a tiny amount to start with and rub it between your fingers. Then spread the product evenly onto your mustache. [8]
    • If the hairs aren't holding their shape the way you want, use a little more wax.
  2. Using a mustache comb, stroke the hairs downward to emphasize the fullness and thickness of the mustache. Angle the comb outward slightly when you reach the hairs that follow the curve of your upper lip. This will help you maintain the chevron's subtle inverted V silhouette. [9]
    • The wax you applied in the previous step will help hold your mustache hairs down where you comb them.
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Similar Classic Mustache Styles

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  1. Feeling bold and maybe a little bit "hulked up"? Then the horseshoe mustache may be right up your alley! This facial hair style features a full mustache above the lip and sides that grow straight downward down the sides of the mouth to the chin. If it looks familiar, it's probably because you've seen it before on professional wrestler Hulk Hogan or British singer-songwriter George Michael. [10]
  2. In the pyramid mustache, we see another style that's somewhat similar to the chevron, but with one key difference: the sides of the mustache have a more prominent downward angle. This is what gives the mustache its pyramid shape. While Burt Reynolds was known for his chevron mustache, he also wore the pyramid style well in one of his most famous films, Smokey and the Bandit . [11]
  3. If the handlebar mustache reminds you of mustache-twirling villains in old-timey movies, you're on the right track. The long ends of this mustache style are detached from the skin so they can be set with mustache wax and twirled into a spiral or a curl . The handlebar is also popular among people who enjoy wearing vintage styles with a modern twist, like hipsters. In other words, you don't have to be a swashbuckling bad guy to enjoy this look! [12]
  4. If you thought the chevron was full and thick, take a look at the walrus mustache. This style (which was worn by US president Theodore Roosevelt) is a bit on the bushy side, with the sides carefully combed to wisp out in either direction. It also somewhat resembles the whiskers on a walrus, hence the name. [13]
  5. The Dallas mustache—so named for its association with Texas cowboys—is thinner than the chevron and has a more exaggerated V-shape with a subtle part in the middle. The top of the Dallas mustache grows all the way up to the nostrils, with either side extending from that point at a slight downward angle. Both sides of the mustache protrude over the top lip and end similarly to the chevron: straight instead of curved and aligned with the bottom lip. [14]
  6. The beardstache combines a chevron mustache (or whichever style mustache you prefer) with a beard. The beard is typically left short—sometimes even stubbly—but there really are no rules with this style! It all depends on how well you like the look of your beard and chevron mustache together and how prominent you want your mustache to look on your face.
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