A man with the western soul mustache style.

How to Do a Western Soul Mustache

Forget the big hat and boots. Let your facial hair do the talking for you. It’s basically a Western Mustache with a soul patch below the lip.

How to Do the Western Soul Mustache Step-by-Step

  • 1

    With your Wahl shaver, closely shave everything but the mustache and Soul Patch area.

  • 2

    Let the mustache area grow for at least 2 weeks, or until you have a good amount of hair growth. The look requires bushier whiskers.

  • 3

    As the mustache grows, you also want to use your Wahl trimmer to shape small, 1/2-inch strips of hair that run vertically along the sides of the mouth.

  • 4

    Make sure to create a line of separation between the upper lip and the mustache itself.

  • 5

    Allow hair to grow full all the way up to the start of the nostrils.

  • 6

    Finally, you’ll want shape the Soul Patch. Use your trimmer to trim a triangular shape of hair that points like an arrow toward your chin.

What to use

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More Mustache Style Tips

Combing Your Mustache

A man combing his mustache.

Always comb hair straight down before you trim.

Lining Your Mustache

A man lining his mustache with a Wahl trimmer.

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

A man shaping his mustache with a Wahl trimmer.

Experiment with different styles to see what shape suits your face or personality best.

Shaping Your Mustache With a Guide Comb

A man shaping his mustache with a Wahl trimmer and attachment head.

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

Applying the Right Pressure

A man using just enough pressure to trim away hair from his mustache with a Wahl trimmer and attachment head.

Applying too much pressure with your trimmer may remove more hair than desired.

Using a Taper Guide to Trim

A man using a taper guide to trim the mustache hair above his lip.

Use the taper guide comb post trim to refine or tighten up any whiskers above the lip.

Maintaining Your Facial Hair Between Trims

A man maintaining his facial hair between trims.

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

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