When you choose a style that’s appropriate for the size and shape of your facial features, a well-trimmed mustache can be very becoming on a man. But how would you know which type of mustache fits you without first growing it?

There are certain pointers that you can follow when it comes to deciding what type of mustache to try on yourself. You can also ask the opinion of your grooming professional to ensure that the one you choose is the best for your features and is also up-to-date.

Some of the aspects to consider in your choice are:

-your hair growth density
-the color of your facial hair
-the width of your cheeks
-the size of your nose
-the width of your jaws
-the shape of your chin area
-the fullness and size of the upper lip area
-the width of your mouth

If your facial hair growth is sparse, it might take you a long time to frow a full mustache. You can opt for the thinner and less prominent ones. You may also have facial hair color that’s different from head hair, so ask your hair care specialist if it would be necessary to undergo a dyeing process.

A medium to narrow mustache is most appropriate for long, narrow faces. For a square face, a heavy linear mustache works best. Its ends must curve downward slightly. Choose a semi-square style for a round face.

A relatively large nose, or maybe one that’s hooked, will be balanced by a medium to large mustache. A teeny-weeny mustache would look awkward on a face with generally prominent facial features, so choose a fairly heavy one.

Mustaches that are triangular fit over wide or large mouths, while a medium or short mustache complements mouths that are relatively small. Grow a heavy mustache if you have a prominent upper lip. For those with a prominent or pointy chin, they can grow a beard that’s trimmed in a square shape or is slightly rounded. Never grow a beard without a mustache, however.

Although it’s good to grow a mustache to add definition and balance to your face, you should first ask the opinion of friends and family on whether they think it will look good on you. Of course, the final decision ultimately rests on you, but there may be restrictions at your workplace, so make sure everything’s cleared before you start working on your new look.

When in doubt about the best moustache shape and style for your own facial type and shape, consult with your favorite hair care professional.  Be willing to consider all the options and keep your eye on current trends so you can have a look that not only works with your facial features and lifestyle but current fashions.

It takes a lot of patience to grow a mustache. Most men need to trim it everyday to keep it from growing out in all directions. If you don’t want the hassle of it all, you have to have a barber or hair care professional to do it for you regularly.