Viiks

Viiks is a Finnish term referring to the moustache, the facial hair grown on the upper lip. In standard Finnish, the singular is viiksi and the plural viikset. The form viiks appears in casual speech or in certain dialects as a shortened or informal variant. The moustache is one of several facial-hair options available to men and can vary widely in thickness, length, and shape.

Styles of viiks range from subtle to highly visible. Common forms include the pencil moustache, which is narrow and neat; the chevron or classic moustache, which covers the philtrum; and the handlebar, which is often curled upward at the ends. Other variants include the walrus and horseshoe moustaches. The selection of a style is influenced by personal preference, facial structure, cultural trends, and professional or social context. Grooming tools such as razors, trimmers, and moustache wax are commonly used to shape and maintain a desired look.

Historically, moustaches have fluctuated in popularity across eras and regions, sometimes signaling fashion, masculinity, or subcultural identity. In contemporary contexts, moustaches can be worn for aesthetic reasons or as part of charitable campaigns such as Movember, which raises awareness for men’s health issues. Maintenance typically involves regular trimming, cleaning, and, for longer or styled versions, the use of styling products to hold shape.

See also: moustache, facial hair.