As is the case with most beard styles, a certain amount of beard growth is needed beforehand, so you have the length and thickness required to design your facial hair without any limitations. 2 cm tends to be a great length for the Moustache as it’s in that ‘not too short, not too bushy’ zone. But if you’d like a handlebar Moustache, grow it out longer. Once you’ve grown your beard and have a good base to work from, you’re ready to tame the beast into a gentleman.

Tip: Use the 1-10 mm beard comb on the 10 mm setting for an even base

Before zoning-in on the upper lip moustache area, it’s time to begin the beard elimination process. Add the beard comb to your Braun Beard trimmer and select your desired Moustache length with the precision wheel. Between 1 cm - 2 cm is usually best, but see what works for you. Then use the trimmer on this setting to even out your whole beard. Make sure there are no hidden or stray hairs underneath the chin or any other part of your face. Now that you’ve achieved the right length across your whole face, you’re ready to shape around it.

Tip: First, shape around the Moustache, starting with your neck, cheeks and chin

Remove the beard comb and use the head of your Beard trimmer directly to shape your Moustache. The best way to do this is by shaping around the Moustache, covering the neck, cheeks and chin areas. Remember to steer away from the upper lip area while doing this. Once it’s just your Moustache beard area left, you can start working on the exact shape. Begin with the sides or ‘bars’ of your Moustache, starting wider at first, then gradually cutting down until it’s trim and smart. Use slow, careful strokes to do this – the Moustache beard look deserves the meticulous touch. Also, keep it symmetrical by alternating sides with each stroke – no one needs a wonky tash.

Tip: For an extra-close shave, use the included Gillette razor

Next, it’s time to clean shave your neck, cheeks, chin and jawline. For a smooth, hassle-free shave and result, you can use the Gillette razor, provided with the Braun Beard trimmer kit. Prepare your skin by splashing warm water on it and applying a shaving foam. Shave against the direction of your hair growth using single, continuous strokes until the skin outside your Moustache beard area is smooth and completely hair-free.

Make sure to double-check the harder to reach areas beneath your chin, where your jaw meets the neck and underneath the bottom lip, ensuring every inch of your face is entirely hair-free, except for the area that’s doing all the talking – your now finely-designed, proudly-worn Moustache beard.