So you’ve made the decision to grow one. You’ve told your friends, your mum, your partner (they were dubious) so now there’s no going back. You stare in the bathroom mirror, trying to work out whether you’ve got an oblong face or an oval face as the regret seeps in.

Stop. Who cares what kind of face you have? Choose the style you like best - you’ll be happier for it:

A horseshoe mustache will bring you luck. Pass it on.

Fancy something classic and low maintenance? We recommend a chevron mustache.

A handlebar mustache is always a good choice. Whether you like cycling or not.

And if you’re not quite ready for any of those yet: beardstache - we’re comin’ for ya.

Just like giving yourself a clean shave every morning, having the best tools can make mustache grooming a welcome daily practice.

CLIPPERS OR SCISSORS

Depending on which style you choose, you’ll either want electric clippers or some small barbers scissors to keep rogue hairs at bay.

WAX

‘How did he get those handlebars so high?’ Wax, my friend. Use this to rub, pull and twist to your heart’s content.

TRIMMERS

Using a small trimming blade, like on the top of our CARTRIDGES , is a great option for keeping your look sharp. Pun intended.

Bad news - you can’t. There will be a point during that mid-growth stage where you look a bit ridiculous. We think that’s part of the adventure.

If you want to avoid this as much as possible, grow out your beard to its full length and then cut everything down into the style you want.

Your face, as they say, is your oyster.