Expert Tips: Choosing the Right Moustache for Your Face Shape and Why Bieber & Cera Missed the Mark

Find Your Perfect Moustache Style for Your Face Shape

Choosing the right moustache can elevate your look, but with so many styles—from the bold handlebar to the bushy walrus—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Grooming expert Olly Walker of Harry’s shares how to match your moustache to your face shape, using celebrity examples as inspiration.

Triangular Face: Balance a Strong Jaw

Celeb examples: Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi
Triangular faces feature a narrow forehead and wide jaw. A fuller style like the Chevron adds volume to the upper face, balancing proportions. “It draws attention upward and softens angular features,” says Walker. Growth tip: Allow 5 weeks for fullness before shaping.

Timothée Chalamet and Jacob Elordi rock Chevron moustaches to complement their jawlines.

Oval Face: Versatile Options

Celeb examples: David Beckham, Jake Gyllenhaal
Oval faces suit almost any style. Beckham’s handlebar and Gyllenhaal’s pencil ‘stache showcase this flexibility. Avoid overly long or droopy styles to maintain natural symmetry.

Beckham and Gyllenhaal prove oval faces can pull off diverse looks.

Rectangular Face: Shorten the Silhouette

Celeb examples: Ben Affleck, Adam Levine
Long faces benefit from width. A walrus or full-bodied moustache adds balance. “These styles visually shorten the face,” advises Walker.

Ben Affleck’s walrus ‘stache offsets his facial length.

Square Face: Soften Angles

Celeb examples: Henry Cavill, Brad Pitt
Sharp jawlines pair well with narrow, curved styles like the handlebar or English. These add contrast to bold bone structure.

Brad Pitt’s handlebar softens his strong jaw.

Heart-Shaped Face: Add Lower Weight

Celeb examples: Ryan Gosling, Chris Hemsworth
Wider foreheads need balance. Opt for medium-thick styles like the Painter’s Brush with rounded edges.

Gosling and Hemsworth use moustaches to enhance their chins.

Style Fails: Lessons from Celebrities

Justin Bieber (oval face): His 2020 droopy walrus overwhelmed his features. Stick to sleeker styles.
Michael Cera (triangular face): A horseshoe ‘stache elongated his narrow forehead. A Chevron would work better.

Bieber and Cera show the importance of face-shape harmony.

Moustache Trends & Preferences

While moustaches cycle in popularity (think 1970s comebacks and Movember), a Wilkinson Sword study reveals only 3% of women find them attractive. Stubble reigns supreme, with ‘staches often linked to “arrogance.” Still, a well-chosen style can redefine your look—just prioritize balance and proportion.

Ready to grow? Pair your face shape with the perfect ‘stache and trim with confidence!

Images: Include celebrity examples for each section, focusing on their signature styles. Captions highlight how their moustache complements their face shape.