Bollywood just confirmed it: the moustache that was the IT look of the ‘80s has made a full-blown comeback. Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal were recently spotted rocking the iconic pornstache, let’s say a stylish reboot of the retro look. Pornstache is thick, bold, and sits above your lip with no beard to soften the look, or even a goatee to blend it in. If you look at its history, it won’t be wrong to say that it was a look of grit, rebellion, and, yes, a little sleaze. Today, it reads retro-cool, dramatic and cinematic

Who Should Try It?

The pornstache isn’t for the faint-hearted, it demands a certain level of boldness. You’re essentially making your moustache the star of your face. It works best for those who want to stand out, have interest in vintage aesthetics and are ready to leave the boy-next-door charm as it instantly adds maturity and presence.

What Face Shape Does It Suit?

A pornstache extends past the upper lip corners, can suit various face shapes, but it particularly benefits square, rectangular, and long faces by adding a flattering horizontal line. It can also be a great style for wider or larger faces, though it's generally not recommended for round faces because it can make them appear even rounder. 

Square, Rectangular or Long Faces: The full, horizontal feature of a pornstache can help to balance the angular features or lengthen a long face by adding width.

Wider or larger faces: The horizontal length of the pornstache can create a pleasing proportion on faces that are wider or generally larger.

How to Maintain It?

The moustache may look old-school, but keeping it sharp requires some discipline and commitment.

Daily care:

• Comb it into shape after washing your face.

• Apply a few drops of beard or moustache oil to keep hair soft and skin itch-free.

Weekly routine:

• Trim stray hairs with precision scissors or a detail trimmer.

• If you’re feeling fancy, use a touch of moustache wax to train the ends.

Monthly (or barber visit):

• Let a pro clean up the edges until you’ve mastered shaping it yourself.

Pro tip: Don’t over-trim too early. Give it 4–6 weeks of growth before deciding on final shape.

Hairstyles That Work Best With a Portstache

Your hair is the supporting act here — it should frame the moustache, not compete with it.

• Short crops/crew cuts — Clean, modern contrast.

• Classic swept-back styles — Think vintage film star; sharp and polished.

• Messy medium or long hair — Artsy, bohemian edge; moustache looks intentional, not costume-y.

• Skip the full beard — The portstache is meant to stand alone. A beard dilutes its punch.