Facial hair styles can be just as random or trendy as hair styles. A mustache can completely change a person’s appearance, often adding or subtracting years. Even if a clean shaven look is considered the style of the time, some men just prefer facial hair. A bushy mustache may be attractive on different types of faces and it may also be used to hide scars or other imperfections. On the other hand, such a mustache may also be somewhat difficult or time consuming to maintain.
There are pros and cons to having a bushy mustache. One of the pros is that a mustache is eye-catching. In a crowd, a man with a mustache will stand out. It will get you noticed. Some cultures also see facial hair as a sign of dignity, and find men with mustaches worthy of respect. In some areas, sporting a bushy mustache is also a way to be unique, instead of conforming to to mainstream appearances.
Perhaps the two most notable bushy mustache styles are the handlebar mustache and the “walrus.” While some men can pull off the handlebar mustache, others may not look particularly attractive with one. This style has also sometimes been related to villains, like Snidely Whiplash. Many people may also find the look outdated and it is sometimes used to portray an out of style character in films. The walrus mustache lives up to its name because it can make a man who wears one resemble that animal.
To get a better idea of how different a bushy mustache can make a person look, you can check out pictures of celebrities known for their mustaches, with and without them. A couple of good examples are Sam Elliott and Tom Selleck. Both of these gentlemen look very different without their trademark mustaches.
As there are pros, there are definitely cons associated with a bushy mustache. As noted, it may be considered less than stylish. Also, if it is not properly cleaned, trimmed, and combed, it can be very sloppy looking. A man can look dirty if his mustache is littered with crumbs after eating.
Maintaining a bushy mustache can be challenging, as it is sometimes difficult to keep it perfectly even. Facial hair does not always grow symmetrically. A man may also need to apply mustache wax to keep hair manageable and more controlled.