How to Do a Horseshoe Mustache

Will the Horseshoe bring you good luck? There are no guarantees but if done right, this style can bring you a good look, at the very least. It’s ideal for men with round or angular faces but not for those with long or oval faces because it will only accentuate the facial length.

How to Do the Horseshoe Mustache Step-by-Step

1

Using your Wahl trimmer or Wahl shaver, shave or closely trim your cheeks, leaving the mustache, chin and area surrounding the mouth untouched.
2

Using your shaver, create a vertical line of hair about 1/2-inch wide from the corner of the mouth to your chin. Do the same on both sides, paying close attention to keeping them even.
3

Using Wahl trimmer, trim the upper edge of your mustache to create a sharp border, leaving just a 1/2-inch of hair. The hair should create a continuous horseshoe shape from above your lip to your chin.

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More Facial Hair Style Tips

Identify Your Best Goatee Shape & Style

A man shaping his beard and mustache with a Wahl trimmer.

Experiment with shapes that look best with your facial features and also work with the time you want to spend maintaining said style

Use Guide Combs to Adjust Thickness

A man shaping his goatee with a Wahl trimmer.

Thickness can be managed with a snap on length guide comb or an adjustable length guide comb

Trim in Any Direction for Longer Styles Around the Mouth

A man trimming his mustache with a Wahl trimmer.

Longer around the mouth styles should always be trimmed in the direction of hair growth

Trim in Any Direction for Shorter Styles Around the Mouth

A man trimming and cleaning up his neck hair with a Wahl trimmer.

Shorter around the mouth styles can be trimmed with or against hair growth

Using the Detail Blade Attachment

A man detailing the facial hair tight areas with a Wahl trimmer.

Make sure to use the detail blade, available with many Wahl trimmers, to get into tight spaces and create tighter lines

Cleaning Up Your Facial Hair

A man cleaning up stray hairs around his mouth and lips with a Wahl trimmer.

Always clean up loose or long hair around the lips

Goatees Need Regular Maintenance

A man maintaining his goatee style with a Wahl trimmer.

Some goatee-esque styles require attention every couple of days while others only need re-shaping a few times a month

How to Do a Horseshoe Mustache