Moustache wax is a stiff
pomade applied to a
moustache as a grooming aid to hold the
hairs in place, especially at the extremities. The required product strength (or stiffness) is based on whisker length and the desired style. It can also have restorative properties, which become more important as the hair length increases. The wax is usually scented and sometimes pigmented with dyes; high end products utilize various combinations of
iron oxide to create darker shades.