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A man with a military mustache. A man with a military mustache.

How to Do a Military Mustache

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What is a Military Mustache?

Some branches of the military require that a mustache not extend beyond the corners of the mouth, be less than a 1/2-inch in length and not conceal any part of the upper lip. Unless you’re enlisted, however, you can grow it out a bit more and adhere to your own regulations.

How to Do the Military Mustache Step-by-Step 

Step 1

Use your Wahl trimmer to closely trim all facial hair on your cheeks, chin and neck, leaving the mustache intact.

Step 2

Use your trimmer to remove any mustache whiskers that extend beyond the corners of your mouth (or a 1/4-inch beyond, depending on which branch of service you prefer).

Step 3

With your trimmer, trim the bottom of the mustache until you have a strong lower edge that is flush with the uppermost border of your upper lip. Use the trimmer guide to trim all whiskers to a uniform length of 1/2-inch or less.

What You'll Need

  1. Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium-Ion+ Trimmer 09898
    Stainless Steel Lithium-Ion +™ Cordless Rechargeable Trimmer
    $79.99
  2. Front facing view of Wahl’s Lithium Ion MultiGroom Trimmer with black and silver accents and 3 different head attachments featured.
    Lithium Ion™ MultiGroom Cordless Rechargeable Trimmer Combo
    $52.99
  3. Lithium-Ion™ All-in-One Cordless Rechargeable Trimmer
    Lithium-Ion™ All-in-One Cordless Rechargeable Trimmer
    $44.99
  4. Front facing view of Wahl’s PowerPro Corded Trimmer with black and silver accents and 3 different head attachments featured.
    PowerPro™ Corded Clipper And Trimmer Combo Kit
    $42.50
  5. Front view of Rechargeable Groomsman Beard & Nose Trimmer. Each has a chrome body and black accents.
    Groomsman® Beard & Nose Cordless Rechargeable Trimmer
    $29.99

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