I’ve always wondered about moustaches, right? Especially what younger women actually think of ’em. So yesterday morning, I grabbed my trusty notebook, put on a plain black tee, and headed downtown. Time for some real, messy research.
The Plan Was Simple (But Awkward)
First step? I decided to just ask people. No fancy lab coats or complicated surveys. I figured I’d start small – hang out near a couple of popular coffee shops and try talking to women in different age groups. My categories: under 20, 20-25, 26-30, and 31-35. Not scientific, but hey, it’s real life.
- 1st problem: Walking up to strangers is terrifying! My palms got sweaty. Seriously considered turning around and going home for more coffee.
- 2nd problem: How do you even phrase it? “Excuse me, lovely weather! Do you happen to like facial hair… specifically moustaches?” Ugh, cringe.
Finally settled on a clumsy approach: “Hi, sorry to bother you! Quick question for a personal project – what’s your honest opinion on moustaches on guys?” Felt incredibly weird the first ten times.
Actually Doing The Thing
Started just… doing it. Mustered up courage and stopped 5 girls who looked under 20. Results? Mostly giggles and “Ew, like my grandpa?” One said “Gross.” Okay then. Point noted.
Next group, 20-25. Waited outside a bookstore. Reactions here were mixed. One shrugged, “Meh.” Another said, “Depends on the guy?” A couple actively wrinkled their noses. “No thanks.” Felt my ears burn a little.
The 26-30 crowd near the park? More thoughtful answers. “Some guys can pull it off,” said one. Another: “It’s retro, kinda cool sometimes.” Less outright rejection here. Interesting.
Last group, early 30s near a co-working spot. This felt less awkward. Most smiled politely. Got answers like “Mature look,” or “Can be very handsome,” with one adding, “But it needs to be kept neat, no walrus business!” Laughed at that one.
What Came Out Of My Notebook
After talking to about 30 women in total (it wasn’t fast!), here’s what messy pattern I scrawled down:
- Under 20: Mostly disliked. Strong “no” vibes. 4 out of 5 said negative things.
- 20-25: Mixed bag leaning negative. Maybe 2 thought “possibly,” 3 definite “no.”
- 26-30: More open. About half were neutral or positive. Less “ew,” more “sometimes works.”
- 31-35: Most accepting or even positive. 4 out of 6 saw it positively or neutrally. Way less “gross” comments.
Clear-ish trend: the younger the group, the less likely they were to dig the ‘stache. Preference seemed to shift with age, more tolerance, sometimes even liking it, showing up later. Also noticed – presentation matters BIG time. Clean, neat moustaches got WAY fewer negative comments than scruffy or unkempt ones. One girl in the 20-25 group said, “A dirty looking moustache? Instant nope.” Couldn’t agree more.
Final Takeaway From My Messy Morning
Is this perfect science? Nah. It was mostly me feeling awkward and scribbling notes while pretending to sip cold coffee. But the pattern seemed real. Younger women, especially teens and early 20s? Generally not fans. Dislike gets less intense, turns kinda neutral, and even flips to appreciation more often as age goes up towards early 30s. Simple grooming makes a huge difference too – neglect that puppy and expect rejection. Would I do it again? Maybe not next Tuesday… but yeah, super interesting to see it play out on the street. Got me thinking about trying this for other weird style choices!
