I've used American Crew Fiber on my beard, and it worked just fine. I only needed to rub it between my palms before applying it, so I think probably just softening it between your finger and thumb would be enough. Lost hairs aren't that big a deal, unless you're really pulling it out. There is a certain amount of natural shedding that is part of the hair growth cycle. All that said, if you use the blow dryer directly on your mustache, just put it on low heat. Mine is so well-trained now, I rarely use the blow dryer anymore.


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