The handlebar mustache is the type that requires no introduction, for this has been around for centuries. Some of the famous Renaissance artists have it, as well as the actors in the Wild West movies. This is the result of allowing your mustache to grow in inches and be formed in any manner you see fit. Here are the some of the styles that you can try.
# 1 Dali Inspired
The mustache of this man is long enough that the tips are almost on his eye level. Based on the thickness of hair on each side, it has not been trimmed to create a fully extended visual.
# 2 The Gondolier
This resembles the shape of a gondola. The middle portion is groomed well, but the extremes have been grown out and slightly curved, just like the front and rear sides of a boat.
# 3 Double O
The rounded tips exude elegance like no other. The length of the whole mustache is two to three inches, and it is parted at the center before forming the circles near the cheeks.
# 4 The Timid Style
This is a timid mustache because of the tiny curves that look like waves at both ends of it. The hairs in the middle are long enough to cover the upper lip too.
# 5 Classy Cowboy
It embodies the cowboys who have a huge impact in the Hollywood with their manliness and low-maintenance appeal. To keep this look, you just have to trim the area above your lips and nothing else.
# 6 Majestic Appearance
This handlebar mustache is also known as the Imperial for many, as most of the business owners in New York have rocked this in the 19th century. Replicate it by making mirror images of C instead of O.
# 7 On the Petite Side
There is something very demure about this mustache. You will practically need to shave a huge portion of it, except for the uppermost layer.
# 8 The Classy English
The mustache that has a bit of semblance to the feelers of a catfish has been a standard for the Englishmen in the olden days. The sides of the mouth serve as the reference where the hair should be thread-like.
# 9 Napoleon Mustache
It is easy to recreate this style, especially if you already have a lengthy mustache. When it is about an inch long, do not mind the inner portion and simply pull and twist the ends. The tip has to be the same height as your lips.
# 10 Unkempt Imperial Beard
Such a design is perfect for those who originally have a bushy mustache. This will enable you to not tame the facial hair often and only cut it up to the opening of your mouth. The half-moons cannot be forgotten as well.
# 11 Thick and Dark
This is the best form of the full beard which works well on this hair type. Unlike the mustache before this, you may have to do a trim every other day to ensure that it remains in the same length.
# 12 Perfectly Groomed
It is a highly polished style of mustache that suits men who have defined cheekbones. The reason is because the thinness of the tips can highlight your other features.
# 13 Fabulous Hybrid
At first glance, you may think that it is an English mustache. However, the soft curve on the ends makes it a cross between the latter and The Dali.
# 14 Salt and Pepper Arrows
The salt and pepper mustache of the guy in the picture turns it into a somewhat blonde color. The semi-circle shape of the hair on the upper lip is great for oval faces.
# 15 Part of a Whole
If you are curious about what a real handlebar mustache is like, you are looking at it now. A small part of the skin is visible at the center, while the hair is curving up a little. Nothing dramatic.
# 16 The Dapper
It is another variation of the Imperial that is somewhat more appropriate for the guys with round face shapes. There is a slightly noticeable arc at the tips which helps in making the person seem slimmer.
# 17 Ashy Beard
This mustache can match any clothing style. The man is only wearing clean-cut clothes in this photo, but he can change into a cowboy or formal apparel, it will still be amazing to check out.
# 18 Full and Curly
The design is going to be awesome for men who want to stay away from tuxedos and button-downs as much as possible. It is not out of control, yet it is not tamed either.
# 19 The French Style
In case you are in the mood for love and do not wish to depart with your beloved mustache, you can rock this French style. It pans out nicely too to emphasize your gorgeous eyes.
# 20 Flawless Designer Beard
The creative males who ruled the Renaissance period all have matching beards and mustaches that you may also recreate and tweak a bit. The upward tips are also similar to how Dali usually wears his mustache. You will look more vintage when you put on collared polos and pinstripes.
# 21 The Mexican Twist
The authentic Mexican mustache does not have the arched ends. Yet, the addition somehow suits the design and transforms it into a handlebar style.
# 22 Jack Sparrow
The unruly yet regal vibe that this handlebar mustache gives off may remind of the pirates who rule the seas in the movies. The lower portion of makes the guy seem as if he has no care about how the world sees him, but the fixed curve on the upper part says otherwise.
# 23 The Horns
This Dali totally looks like a pair of bull’s horns, don’t you think? The skyward curve of the seemingly sharp points matches the guy’s bowler hat so well.
# 24 Chinstrap and Handlebar
The full mustache in the image opens a lot of ideas, as it suggests that you can change the color of the ends from the middle.
# 25 Disconnected Handlebar
The almost invisible curve at the end of this mustache shows that the onlooker has to give his or her attention to this person in order to see this.
To find out which handlebar mustache style look best on you, try them out one by one. Remember, “those who mind don’t matter, but those who matter don’t mind”.