Moustache wax: how to use it and recommended products

The moustache is a distinctive feature of the male face that can characterize individual style and reveal much about personality. Taking optimal care of them, however, is essential to enhance them and show off a well-groomed appearance at all times, regardless of age.

Those who love to wear mustaches, for example, cannot do without some specific products designed precisely to soften, nourish and, above all, precisely define their shape. Moustache wax belongs to this category, proving to be a valuable ally in achieving a unique and flawless style.

How to use mustache wax

Rather than having a moisturizing function, proper to other types of products such as balm and oil, moustache wax is generally used for shaping and fixing. Some waxes, however, boast a specific formulation that allows for additional benefits beyond fixing, such as giving shine and softening the hair.

In terms of how to use it, moreover, the wax is applied to dry mustaches as the final step in the daily beauty routine, preferably after washing the mustache thoroughly and moisturizing it using an ad hoc conditioner.

Moustache wax: products and tips

Antica Barbieria Colla‘s line dedicated to beard care also includes a product created specifically for fixing and shaping moustaches:

The Extra-Firm Moustache Wax, in fact, is characterized by a formula that contains fixative agents at the highest level but also emollient elements in a very high percentage, inserted specifically both to provide more nourishment and avoid drying out the hair too much, and to give it a tidy appearance by promoting growth.

Antica Barbieria Colla’s wax, which is long-lasting and has a very delicate fragrance, is easily applied with the help of the index finger and thumb, shaping the whiskers according to personal preference.

Mustache: the perfect style for your face

The mustache will be the real protagonists of the month of November that is about to begin. For several years now, this period has in fact been dedicated to an extraordinary initiative: that of Movember. An opportunity not only to show off an original mustache, but also and above all to think about men’s health. But which style to choose for your face?

Born in the early 2000s, the Movember celebration invites men to marry a mustached look for a good cause: to raise awareness of men’s health, both physically and mentally. And Antica Barbieria Colla, on the occasion of this anniversary, has created a special promotion for its newsletter subscribers: until November 5 2021, by purchasing two beard care products, the Extra-Firm Mustache Wax will be for free. But let’s see how to transform your face in view of the month of mustache.

Pencil mustache: for thin and hairless faces

Pencil mustache represent one of the timeless classics of masculine elegance, very popular in the first half of the 20th century. Not surprisingly, it is the style adored by Clarke Gable, the true gentleman of Hollywood cinema of yesteryear. Their name comes from their thin shape and hinted growth, as if they were drawn above the upper lip.

It is the perfect choice for those who are looking not only for a small mustache, but also for those who have a thin face, to define its lines, or who cannot afford a full beard because of sparse growth or with hairless areas.

Chevron mustache: for round faces and thin lips

Picture of Alan Light via Wikipedia

Widespread in the 70s and 80s of the last century, the so-called Chevron mustache characterized an entire era. This was also thanks to very popular characters such as Tom Selleck, who still does not disdain to show them off, but also to some recent revivals such as that of Henry Cavill. It is a very thick mustache, kept at a medium length to cover the upper lip. It is said that the name derives from the angle brackets also known as chevron, which take a “V” shape very similar to this mustache, but the interpretations are many. For example, in Italy this style is remembered as that of the “peasant mustache”: precisely because farmers could not allocate large sums to the barber, they opted for this thick style independently manageable.

They are ideal for round faces, especially if in the presence of an important neck or, again, very thin lips. But that’s not all, as they are also chosen by those who want to divert attention from an important nose, making it appear smaller.

English mustache: for triangular and elongated faces

Nostalgic memory of other times and a symbol of nobility, the English mustache is returning with a certain arrogance among the preferences of modern man. They are characterized by two long barbels which, exceeding the extremities of the upper lip, grow slightly curled on the sides. However, they should not be confused with the handlebar mustache, as their shape is thinner and the crease is only slightly hinted.

This style, which requires a certain skill with the daily use of combs and waxes, is recommended for those who have a triangular and very elongated face: the mustache, with its extension to the side of the face, visually widens it.

The timeless handlebar and Dali mustache

Picture by Library of Congress via Wikipedia

Finally, there are two timeless styles that, cyclically, return to the limelight on men’s fashion. The first are the so-called handlebar mustachs, very popular in the Hipster community since the early ’10s. They require some skill in creating the perfect hedgehog and can be sported either alone or accompanied by a full beard.

The latter are instead a real brand of style, a universal icon: the unmistakable Dali mustache, still inimitable today.

It’s almost Movember: Antica Barbieria Colla has a gift for you

There are only a few days left before the usual appointment with Movember, the month dedicated not only to the passion for the mustache, but also and above all to men’s health. And for such an important occasion, Antica Barbieria Colla has decided to give a gift to all its customers: until November 5th, by subscribing to the newsletter and purchasing two products from the beard line, the Extra-Firm Mustache Wax will be for free.

But how did Movember come about, why has it become increasingly important in the male universe and, above all, what are the advantages of Antica Barbieria Colla‘s wax for a perfect mustache styling?

What’s Movember?

The name Movember – coming from the union of the Anglo-Saxon words “mustache” and “november” – is an anniversary born in 2003, in order to raise awareness on some health issues often ignored by the male universe.

Conceived by the homonymous The Movember Foundation, the celebration seeks to involve men on three topics they often forget: prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. To do this, the foundation not only focuses on correct information – encouraging periodic check-ups, teaching testicular self-examination and encouraging meetings with psychological counseling services – but also on more goliardic initiatives.

Baffi, illustrazione — *Illustration from “Antica Barbieria Colla, ovvero della salute dei capelli” by Franco Bompieri*

Among these the idea of give up razors and razor blades to grow a showy mustache from November 1st to 30th of each year. A strategy that proved to be decidedly successful because, in addition to attracting the attention of many men unaware of the cancer risks of the male genital system, it quickly became viral thanks also to social networks.

A success witnessed by the raising of well over 837 million dollars from 2003 to the present and with the financing of over 1,200 projects against male cancer, in 20 different countries. Furthermore, since 2012, the Movember Foundation has entered the list of the 100 most influential non-profit organizations in the world.

Flawless mustache with Antica Barbieria Colla

Whether it’s a hint or a much more flashy handlebar mustache, growing a mustache this month means ideally marrying the Movember awareness campaign. Yet taming the mustache is anything but simple, which is why Antica Barbieria Colla has thought of a gift for its customers.

In fact, by subscribing to the newsletter and purchasing two products of the beard line, from today until November 5, the Extra-Firm Mustache Wax will be for free. But what are the advantages of this product?

It sculpts the mustache with a lasting plastic effect, without weighing it down;
it respects the health of the hair, thanks to emollient elements that nourish it deeply;
it shapes the mustache while guaranteeing a neat and clean effect.

All that remains is to choose the style that best suits your face and proudly celebrate this anniversary.