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- Handlebar
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Handlebar mustache
A classic mustache whose tips extend to the sides and curl upward. Bold, playful and a true signature. It takes time to grow and shape, so seeing it first is a good idea.
- Length
- Long
- Upkeep
- High
- Growing time
- 8–12 weeks
- Face shapes
- Oval, long, square, diamond
How would Handlebar look on you?
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Slicked Back
Undercut
Mullet
BaldWhat to tell your barber
“I’d like a handlebar mustache. Please keep the length of the tips and trim the middle so it doesn’t touch my lip. Could you show me how to curl the tips up with wax? Cheeks and chin shaved.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- A bold, memorable signature
- Balances a long face
- Works great with vintage hairstyles
Keep in mind
- Needs 2–3 months of growth for the full shape
- Needs waxing and shaping every day
Similar styles
About Handlebar
A handlebar needs the ends of the mustache in particular to grow long. Once the tips extend past the corners of the mouth, mustache wax is used to curl them out and up. Getting the full shape usually takes two to three months of growth, and the middle needs trimming so it doesn’t touch the lip.
On oval, long and square faces, the tips extending to the sides widen the face for balance. On a very round face, keeping the tips less wide looks more harmonious. It takes a few minutes of waxing every morning. With slicked back hair or an undercut it looks vintage, and with a shaved head it creates strong contrast.
How do you make a handlebar mustache?
Grow the tips past the corners of your mouth, then warm mustache wax between your fingers, apply it to the tips and curl them upward. With regular shaping, the tips hold the curl more easily.
How long does it take to grow a handlebar mustache?
Tips long enough to curl usually take two to three months. In Mane, you can see the look now and decide whether it’s worth the wait.
How many credits does it take to try Handlebar in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Handlebar is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.