Horseshoe moustache
A full moustache with vertical extensions down to the jawline.
This facial hair style features a full upper lip covering with long vertical whiskers extending down the sides of the mouth to the jaw. It creates a distinct inverted U shape and is commonly called a biker moustache.
- It features vertical whiskers extending from the mouth corners to the jaw.
- The style is frequently referred to as a biker moustache.
- The long side whiskers are sometimes called pipes.
- It forms an inverted U shape across the lower face.
What it is
This facial hair style covers the upper lip completely and extends downwards. The whiskers grow from the corners of the mouth and continue along the sides of the lips until they reach the jawline. This creates a distinct shape that looks like an inverted letter U or the shoe used for horses. People sometimes call the long vertical whiskers on the sides of the mouth pipes. It is important to tell this style apart from the Fu Manchu look. That other style only grows from the upper lip while the sides of the mouth are kept completely bare and shaven.
Styling and care
To achieve this look, a person must let the hair on the upper lip and the corners of the mouth grow long. The whiskers are then directed downwards along the sides of the mouth to meet the jaw. The rest of the face must be kept clean and shaven to maintain the clear outline of the shape. The vertical extensions require regular trimming to keep them neat and to ensure the distinct inverted U form remains visible.
Questions people ask about Horseshoe moustache
What is a horseshoe moustache?
It is a full moustache style where the whiskers grow down from the corners of the lips along the sides of the mouth to the jawline. This creates an inverted U shape.
Why is it sometimes called a biker moustache?
This facial hair style is also widely known by the alternative name biker moustache. This nickname is commonly used to describe the look, distinguishing it from other facial hair styles.
How is it different from a Fu Manchu moustache?
A horseshoe moustache has vertical extensions that grow down the sides of the mouth to the jawline. In contrast, the Fu Manchu style grows solely from the upper lip, keeping the sides completely bare.
Good reading and sources
- Horseshoe moustache on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More photos on Wikimedia CommonsPhotos
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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