Beard or bald?

[Zoomer]

Multiple step approach here. First I trim the mustache down close (groomsman works great) than I trip about 1/8th inch under my nose, and lastly I use a little of this ( Buy Trident Mask Seal Stick LP95 with reviews at scuba.com )

Than again it is difficult for me to find a mask that seals well anyway, my face is considered narrow.

 

[diver 85]

I have a goatee, no problems with leakage!!

If you ever want to add a little 'on top', try this style, it probably won't leak ----too bad....

 

[Buoyant1]

Trim it and use some sun screen stick on it...I keep one in my mask case.

 

[divingtigger]

Chap stick works good or vacuum grease. Trimming is the best though. Not too sure hoe Jamie from Mythbusters does it though

 

[scarefaceDM]

clean shaven....I get irritation from the skirt if I have a 3 day growth...now that can be viewed differently if this were not a diving related sitiation...

 

[crpntr133]

Three different masks with a mustache with no problems. I have had problems with nose hairs before though.

 

[alphonsis]

Three different masks with a mustache with no problems. I have had problems with nose hairs before though.

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[paradicio]

I've got a goatee as well and have no issues. I do need to keep the rest of the face clean shaven though, otherwise the hood irritates my skin.

 

[Papa_Bear]

It isn't an issue, at least not much of one! The leak is always at the top, never the bottom! So trim the eyebrows or keep the hair out! It is the wrinkles that are a bigger problem along with the laugh lines! If the top is sealed were will it leak? The bottom? Air leaks up and if it doesn't leak it displaces the water! 30 years of full beard, and a little water if I turn upside down or have a leak at the top!

 

[boat sju]

Air leaks up and if it doesn't leak it displaces the water!

You're right of course. I'm kind of embarassed that I've been shaving my mustache a little below my nose now.