
How to Do a Chevron Mustache
You don’t have to be a TV detective or pro football coach to look good in this fuller take on the Military Mustache. After fading in popularity for a while, the Chevron Mustache is back, even for those not looking for clues or pacing the sidelines.
How to Do the Chevron Mustache Step-by-Step
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With your Wahl trimmer or Wahl shaver, closely trim or shave your cheeks and chin clean, but leave the mustache untouched.
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Using your Wahl trimmer or shaver, shave a strong, diagonal line from your nose to a point about a 1/4-inch beyond the corner of your mouth.
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Trim any long stray hairs along your upper lip so the mustache is flush with the lip.
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Allow your mustache to grow for a few weeks to achieve proper fullness.
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Trim occasionally with your trimmer to avoid overgrowth and to keep the look fresh.
What to use
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Wahl offers trimmers and grooming kits that let you achieve the look you want and keep it looking great.
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Combing Your Mustache

Always comb hair straight down before you trim.
Lining Your Mustache

Use a compact precision ground trimmer—like the Wahl Mustache Trimmer—for great lines and hard-to-reach areas like under the nose.
Shaping Your Mustache Without a Guide Comb

Experiment with different styles to see what shape suits your face or personality best.
Shaping Your Mustache With a Guide Comb

When trimming with a guide comb, work from inside out and cut in a downward motion.
Applying the Right Pressure

Applying too much pressure with your trimmer may remove more hair than desired.
Using a Taper Guide to Trim

Use the taper guide comb post trim to refine or tighten up any whiskers above the lip.
Maintaining Your Facial Hair Between Trims

Remember, style dictates the amount of time you need before trims.
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