How to cut Mustache & Goatee - Detail Tutorial, by MaxxManStyle on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your face so the hair is clean and easy to see. Comb the mustache and goatee straight down to find your natural growth lines.
Decide the outline first. Mark the shape you want for the goatee and mustache with the comb, keeping both sides even and following your jaw and lip line.
Shave or trim the side hair outside your outline. Work slowly and check in the mirror after each pass so you do not cut into the shape.
Clean the edges with an eyebrow razor. Hold the skin tight and use short, light strokes along the lip line and around the mouth corners.
Trim the goatee to an even length with the trimmer guard or scissors over a comb. Start longer and take off a little at a time.
Wash your face to remove loose hair, then pat dry and apply moisturizer to calm the skin.
Tips and common mistakes
Trim less than you think you need on the first pass, since hair grows back slowly.
Pull the skin tight before using the eyebrow razor to avoid nicks on the lip and chin.
Check both sides in a mirror under good light so the goatee stays symmetrical.
Clean and oil your trimmer after each use to keep the blades sharp.
Questions
Can I shape a goatee with only a razor?
Yes, but a trimmer makes the length even and saves time. Use the razor just for the clean outline around the mustache and goatee.
How often should I trim my goatee?
Most people trim every one to two weeks to keep the shape sharp. Touch up the edges more often if you want a crisp line.
What if I cut too much off one side?
Stop and even out the other side to match. If it is very short, let it grow for a week before shaping again.
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