If you keep a tight, trimmed moustache (and there’s nothing wrong with that), then this article is not for you. This is an article for those of us whose moustache tickles our lips if not completely covers them. With the joy of a full moustache comes the challenge of eating. From my own experience, I want to offer you five tips so you can eat with your moustache as opposed to eating your moustache.
If you’ve ever let your moustache grow out you have undoubtedly had a few stray hairs move their way into the corners of your mouth. The problem gets exponentially worse while eating--take a bite of your burger and you feel a yank above your lip, munch on that slice of pizza and you feel the same pang.
This can be quite annoying (as well as painful), and during the first year of growing my beard, this was a leading factor in deciding to trim my moustache. Mine’s been growing freely since then and here are a few tips and tricks I’ve developed or had passed along to me to keep those pesky hairs out of my mouth.
(Update June 2018) Our new video “How to Use Moustache Wax” shows you how to warm and apply moustache wax. You can view the video below or enjoy the same 'how to' guide in a blog post format with easily-followed GIFs and some additional information. Feel free to read along here.
Bonus Tip: Grab a straw when drinking; it keeps your moustache dry and gunk free! For those opposed to straws, or if you just want a sweet new cup, check out our friend Jason Kiley's One Eyed Cat Crafts for some pretty awesome moustache friendly drinkware.
Those are the tips and tricks that have helped me quit eating my moustache, which has been very beneficial to say the least. Personally, I tend to combine both 2 and 3 depending on what I’m eating, but always 2. If you think of something I’ve missed comment below, keep those moustaches growing!
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Tim says...
Hi Marvin,
Tim here. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and leaving your comment. I am happy to hear you are following in your grandfather’s steps and growing that beard. It can be easy to try to trim the moustache for a quick fix but training it is definitely best. I’m happy to hear the article was helpful! Enjoy eating your food instead of your moustache. Stay healthy and safe!
Tim
On July 06, 2020
Marvin says...
THANK YOU!!! I know my grandfather had a beard down to his waist. I am 75 and go out as little as possible. [It is virus time.] I decided I wanted to try the same thing.
I trimmed the mustache a couple of times, which was a mistake. It took a lot of searching to find this article. NOW I know how to eat.
On July 06, 2020
Tim Kramer says...
Hi Shrikant,
Tim here. Thanks for checking out the blog! I understand you are looking for tips on maintaining your long beard. I’m happy to help and we have lots of articles here on the blog as well.
The main things to keep in mind are keeping your beard and skin under your beard clean and conditioned. I recommend using a beard shampoo at least a few times a week to clean your beard. Towel dry your beard after washing it and then apply some beard oil or balm. After you apply the beard oil or balm, brush or comb your beard to disperse the oil/balm through your whole beard.
In addition to that, keep your beard safe from zippers and such.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any specific questions.
Take care,
Tim
On May 13, 2020
SHRIKANT B DESAI says...
Need good information to maintain my long beard
Regards
India
On May 13, 2020
Tim Kramer says...
Hi Bijender,
Thanks for checking out the blog. Happy to hear you love long beards. We do too. Be well.
Tim
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On April 17, 2020
Bijender says...
I’m love long beard
On April 17, 2020