Wednesday, October 29, 2014

How To Select The Best Moustache Wax

By Roseann Hudson


Like most fashions, facial hair styles are cyclical. Beard styles come and go, but a sizable percentage of men still favor wearing some form of moustache. The trend today is away from the short, three-day-shadow look towards a much fuller display that may extend an inch or two. The best moustache wax helps keep those sometimes unruly follicles looking tidy and sharp.

Beards today rival any that were grown during the 19th century, and men still need a common-sense way to control and nurture them. Beard hair differs markedly from that produced on top of the head, and may be thicker, curlier, and even a different color. Many men who have only a few wispy strands left under their hats can often produce thick, luxuriant beards.

That ability can be advantageous, but there may be distinct social drawbacks during meals. In order to avoid offending others, upper lip hair needs constant napkin attention to prevent droplets of wine or bits of food from collecting where they are unavoidably visible. Out-of-place strands inevitably get chewed on by the wearer. The solution to this social dilemma is actually low-tech.

Rather than opting for hair sprays or gels containing fragrances and other potentially irritating ingredients that may cause discomfort when applied directly under the nose, a type of naturally produced holding medium works best. While there are variations on the basic formula, most use an organic wax produced by bees. It is usually mixed with various types of natural oils and skin emollients.

Most are sold in small tubs, tubes, or in handy stick forms. They all feature varying degrees of holding power designed for nearly any imaginable style. If facial hair is naturally wispy or thin, soft wax products may be ideal. They keep the fragile ends from fraying, are not terribly obvious to other people, and keep new growth looking good until it reaches the desired length.

Thicker formulations are sturdier, and can keep a rakishly curved tip from unfolding or drooping. They are able to support even the most stylized handlebars, and are easy to use when touch-up is needed. Also important is selecting a color that best matches true skin tone and age. A white-haired septuagenarian with a coal-black display is not only unsettling aesthetically, but a little embarrassing.

Applying wax is trouble-free with the right tools. Special small combs are often included with a purchase, and make application simple and fast while spreading the color evenly. Thicker displays require using more product, and wax removers are helpful for damage-free cleanup. Other than a hair dryer to soften hard wax on cold mornings and scissors for trimming, that is the extent of the necessary investment.

Although some contain petroleum-derived additives, serious users generally prefer products that strive for a more natural ingredient list. There is something available for nearly every need, including vegan mixtures that avoid insect products, or compounds free from soy derivatives. For help in applying these products, step-by-step videos are available on line for novices.




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