How to trim your moustache

ONE

Invest in the right equipment. A man of fine and serious moustachery should have in his quiver a pair of barber scissors for precise trimming; a fine toothed comb for guidance; a bright and large mirror for a good (well let’s face it, exquisite) view; a razor, a steady hand and a sensible mind.

TWO

Dampen the moustache hair to trim. Wet hair is easier to cut but dry hair easier to trim. It is important to note that wet hair does bounce up when dry.

THREE

Using a fine-toothed comb, tidy your moustache so the hairs run in the direction you intend them to and lasso any strays into line.

FOUR

Outline in your mind the shape of your moustache using your eye or the existing shape that needs to be freshened up.

FIVE

Using the barber scissors, trim longer and stray hairs on the outer edge and bottom line of your moustache.

You may wish to use a finger or the fine toothed comb as a barber would to hold the hair as you trim.

Trim conservatively. You can always go over it again.

SIX

Run the clippers over the body of the Mo to get a consistent and even level of bush and bounce.

SEVEN

Finish with a sharp razor to highlight the outer lines.

EIGHT

Embrace moustache wax.