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How to Have a Groucho Marx Mustache

Groucho Marx is one of the most recognizable stars from Hollywood's early days, thanks in part to his exaggerated mustache and eyebrows. While Groucho did grow a real mustache later in life, for most of his career he wore a fake one made of greasepaint. You can channel your inner Groucho by making or growing your own Groucho Marx mustache.

Things You'll Need

  • Greasepaint
  • Cloth rag
  • Fake mustache
  • Scissors
  • Razor
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Instructions

  1. Greasepaint Mustache

    • 1

      Purchase a cup of black greasepaint.

    • 2

      Smear the greasepaint above your upper lip in a thick, rectangular strip using your finger or a rag. Extend it slightly beyond the width of your lips.

    • 3

      Examine your mustache in the mirror, and make any touch-ups you feel are necessary. using a clean portion of the rag or a tissue.

    Fake Mustache

    • 4
      Look for a "Groucho Marx funny mask" at a toy store or costume shop.

      Visit your local toy store or joke shop, or go online, to purchase a fake mustache. Look for a wide, thick mustache or a "Groucho Marx funny mask," which includes glasses, a nose, bushy eyebrows and a mustache.

    • 5

      Peel the paper backing off the mustache. Place the mustache above your upper lip. If you purchased a pair of funny nose glasses, put them on.

    • 6

      Check in a mirror that your mustache or mask is on properly. Trim the mustache if it appears to be too long or is bothering your lips.

    Grow Your Own

    • 7

      Let your mustache grow uninhibited, much like Groucho did later in life.

    • 8

      Shave your neck, chin and cheeks periodically to ensure that the only hair left is on your upper lip.

    • 9

      Check your appearance in the mirror and trim your mustache as needed so that it extends wider than your lips but doesn't hang over or hide them.

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