These mustache ideas for Black men range from fine pencil shapes to full, bold styles and beard combinations.
A great mustache can instantly change your look. It can add style, shape, and personality while keeping your grooming routine simple.
Here are 30 of the coolest mustache styles for black men to inspire your next look.
#1: Subtle ‘Stache
This narrow mustache follows the upper lip and tapers toward the corners. The cheeks are clear, keeping the focus on its simple outline.
#2: Classic Horseshoe
Horseshoe mustaches, also called biker mustaches, have been popular since the 1970s. They suit men who want to give off a lot of confidence.
There’s a thin line dividing the ‘stache. Each side extends down past the mouth and blends into the chin. The chin is covered in light stubble.
#3: Thin Mustache with a Chin Patch
This thin mustache runs across the upper lip and pairs with a small chin patch. It is wider than a toothbrush mustache, which is confined to a small central rectangle.
The cheeks are mostly clear, with a faint shadow along the jaw. The separate chin patch adds a second focal point.
#4: Gray Chevron
A chevron angles towards the corners of your mouth at each side. The highest point of the hair should point like an arrow towards your nose. It’s a thick ‘stache that suits older men and is highly distinct when it’s gray.
#5: Light and Scruffy
Sometimes all you need is light facial hair to make you look your best. This is a scruffy style that’s kept short but messy.
The surrounding facial hair is sparse and short. The photo does not establish whether it represents one day, two days, or longer growth.
#6: Thick Straight Mustache
This thick, straight mustache has a broad horizontal outline. It does not show the upward-sweeping cheek hair associated with an imperial style.
There’s some light stubble on the chin that adds a touch of modernness to the style. The jawline also has some light shadow on it.
#7: Full Mustache with Downturned Ends
This full mustache has ends that turn down beside the mouth. Keeping the chin clear gives the mustache the main focus.
#8: Full White Mustache
This full white mustache follows the upper lip, with ends that turn slightly downward near the mouth corners. It does not extend to the jawline.
#9: Light Mustache with a Short Beard
A light mustache pairs with a short beard along the jaw and a small chin patch. The upper-lip hair is fine and natural, rather than a dense painter’s-brush shape.
#10: Unique Combo
Would you like to stand out? Consider this daring look. First of all, there’s a thin, neat ‘stache sitting above the upper lip. It’s paired with a soul patch and chin beard.
Short sideburns and light hair along the jaw complete the combination. They are not broad mutton chops.
#11: Barely There
The pencil stache style is usually very thin. Grow out your facial hair on other parts of your face to help it stand out. Here, there’s a light soul patch to round out the look. Most of the face is kept very smooth and clean.
#12: Lampshade and Soul Patch
If you want a close-cropped, neat appearance, consider the lampshade. It’s a popular style often sported by modern men. Keep most of your face clean-shaven and add a little soul patch to round out the look.
#13: Full Coverage
Some men prefer to straighten their facial hair, but keeping the curls is appealing too. The mustache is distinct in this look, but it’s paired with a beard. There’s a large gap between the beard and the sides of the mustache.
#14: Fun M-Shaped ‘Stache
This thin mustache follows the curve of the upper lip, with a small patch below the lower lip. A fuller hairstyle can add contrast, but it is optional.
#15: Thick Celebrity ‘Stache
Steve Harvey’s broad, dense mustache has a clean lower edge and softly rounded corners. The pictured style keeps attention on the upper lip.
#16: Slanted ‘Stache
Black men with defined cheekbones look great with a slanted mustache. It helps emphasize your face shape further. There’s a gap between the sides of the ‘stache, and it’s paired with a lower chin beard and soul patch.
#17: Faded Beard + Mustache
The fade hairstyle has stayed popular for years. You can also utilize this style in your facial hair. The mustache here curves gently above the lip. There’s a gap between it and the beard.
A long soul patch joins into the facial hair on the chin. The sides of the facial hair are short and have a fade near the sideburns.
#18: Short Salt-and-Pepper Mustache
This short salt-and-pepper mustache has a natural outline. Its mixed color gives the shape variation without requiring a sharply carved edge.
#19: Short Natural Mustache
This short mustache has a fairly tidy outline and pairs with light jaw stubble. Keep the upper-lip hair compact if you prefer a subtle look.
#20: Short Gray Mustache
This short gray mustache has a full center but leaves the lip visible. It is more compact than a walrus, whose longer hair hangs over the lip.
#21: Thin Mustache with a Short Full Beard
A thin mustache pairs with a short full beard and a fuller chin. The mustache is one possible pairing; it is not required to balance a chin beard.
#22: The Handlebar
The handlebar can give you a really tough look. You can also make it classier by pinching the ends so they appear thin. Pairing it with a squared goatee helps emphasize your chin. The rest of the face is kept free of stubble or shadow.
#23: Fine Mustache with Short Sideburns
A fine mustache follows the upper lip while short sideburns end near the ears. The sideburns are much smaller than mutton chops.
It looks like this is common in modern black culture. Many younger men will appreciate this style of facial hair.
#24: Pencil Thin + Chin Strap
Many goatees are worn very thickly, but this thinner style suits narrow faces. The sides of the goatee are the thinnest point. They get thicker as they connect to the neat-edged jawline beard. This look suits men who want to achieve a classy style.
#25: Black and Blonde
A pale blonde mustache contrasts with the darker, closely shaped beard. The photo shows the color contrast without establishing how it was achieved.
#26: Pencil Mustache
A thin pencil mustache is a really classy look for black men. This style of mustache should be kept perfectly groomed if you want to portray a suave and collected image. A pencil mustache looks great with shades.
#27: Painter’s Brush Mustache for Black Men
A painter’s brush mustache is a classic style for older black men. This thick mustache style looks professional and serious. Keep the mustache well-groomed to maintain the business-like appearance.
#28: 80’s Chevron
The Chevron look was incredibly popular in the 80’s among pop stars and musicians. To get the look, you will need to shape your mustache into a perfect arrow which is pointing upwards towards your nose. Keep the rest of your face clean-shaven for that 80’s look.
#29: Goatee
Rather than a solo mustache style, join your mustache up with a beard to create a full goatee. The goatee remains one of the most popular facial hairstyles for young black men. It is worn by lots of young actors and professionals.
#30: Thin Mustache with a Chinstrap
This thin mustache has a clear outline and pairs with a narrow chinstrap. Keep the outer edges tidy while retaining the width you prefer.
Choose a mustache shape that works with your own growth and preferred upkeep. Fine pencil lines need regular detailing, while fuller shapes need enough length to form their outline.
