Vintage Style Stage Mustaches

To choose the right style of fake mustache, consider your historical period or costume, your face shape, and the overall aesthetic you want to achieve. Victorian gentlemen typically wore fuller styles like the Handlebar or Imperial, while 1920s styles featured cleaner Pencil mustaches. Match both the era and your face shape for the most authentic appearance.

To get a fake mustache to stay on, you can use spirit gum or our mustache tape, which is somewhat easier to use than spirit gum. Be sure to cleanse skin thoroughly to remove any oils or makeup before attaching your mustache.

Mustaches are attractive because they can enhance facial features, project masculinity, and create a distinctive personal style. Faux mustaches are excellent for historical re-enactment because you can achieve believable looks from bygone eras while maintaining your modern style.

Historical Emporium mustaches are reusable because they are made of higher quality materials like human hair or synthetic fibers and properly cared for. After each use, gently remove any adhesive residue, clean according to the material type, and store them properly to maintain their shape.

To attach a fake mustache to skin, first clean the area with alcohol to remove oils, apply spirit gum or mustache tape to the backing of the mustache, wait until it becomes tacky, then press firmly against your skin. Hold in place for about 30 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.

To take care of a fake mustache, gently remove adhesive residue with spirit gum remover, clean with mild soap or specialized wig cleaner depending on the material, allow to air dry completely, and store in a container that maintains its shape. Avoid excessive heat or direct sunlight when storing.

Types of fake mustaches available include human hair and synthetic fiber. Human hair offers the most natural appearance, synthetics provide durability and a wider array of color options

Fake mustaches can look natural when properly chosen to match your hair color and face shape. Higher quality mustaches made from human hair or premium synthetics, correctly sized for your face, and properly applied with adhesive will achieve the most convincing appearance.