Whether you spell it 'mustache' or 'moustache', there's no question that it’s been a longstanding mainstay of the male upper lip. If you’re ready to adopt your own, you’ll soon learn that there are many types of mustache to play with – and not all mustaches are created equal. Check out our list of the best here, and find one that perfectly complements your look.
… but the mustache is a tool of self-expression. And with such a wide range of styles to choose from, there are many ways to express yourself. Here’s how to choose a mustache style to suit your face:
With its hint of cowboy, the Dallas has long been one of the most confidently masculine trimmed mustache styles. Just be sure to shampoo and trim it regularly, to make sure you don’t end up smelling like a cowboy, too. Unlike roping a steer, the Dallas is easy to achieve: follow our five steps, and it should take just a few months to take beautiful effect.
Best for: Square faces. Embrace that strong jaw with a strong ‘tache.
As the name suggests, this is an unpretentious, no-nonsense mustache that is neither a trim Clark Gable number, nor extravagantly bushy. This is the mustache for those who like to express their masculinity in an understated, unfussy way, and it's one of the easiest short mustache styles to achieve.
Best for: Everyone and anyone. No rules here. Find out how to get the natural mustache here.
Another mustache with echoes of the 19th-century Wild West, the handlebar mustache is distinguished by its wiry edges that resemble gracefully upturned bicycle handlebars. It's the perfect match for a pipe or a horse.
Best for: A nicely cowboy-esque square face can help you pull off this most gentlemanly of mustache styles. Find out how to get the handlebar mustache here.
Few mustache styles exude the vintage sophistication and class of the pencil-thin mustache, which was favored by such true greats as Errol Flynn and David Niven. Just make sure you have the classy wardrobe to match.
Best for: Like the natural ‘tache, the pencil-thin suits almost any face. One of the better mustache styles for thin hair, too.
No mustache type screams 'evil mastermind' quite like the Fu Manchu, its name borrowed from the villain (hero?) of British writer Sax Rohmer’s series of novels. If the other mustache styles you've been considering just don't have enough of that 'plotting to take over the world' vibe, step this way for our top tips on how to create the Fu Manchu.
Best for: World domination.
Lacking the upper-class breeding of the handlebar mustache or the delicate fronds of the Fu Manchu, the horseshoe is the less-civilized 'black sheep' of the mustache family. You might have last seen it on Hulk Hogan or another of his pro wrestler brethren, causing as much bad luck as any other upside-down horseshoe.
Best for: Round and square faces looking to add some length.
Definitely not a shy mustache, the Chevron displays itself loudly and proudly upon the wearer's top lip, representing a hefty style statement. Grow some beard stubble below it, and you’ll have an even more formidable look that will attract knowing nods of appreciation from closet connoisseurs of the finest trimmed mustache styles.
Best for: If you have small features, the chevron will dominate your face. If not, you’re fine to take this strong mustache style on.
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