That means millions of men will be growing their facial hair into an array of fantastical designs.
The moustache is the homegrown version of wearing a ribbon. It is all for a good cause to raise awareness of men’s health problems including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. It is thought around one man dies every hour from prostate cancer in the UK, according to the Movember Foundation, with around 42 men diagnosed every year. The November Challenge begins on November 1st all the way through to the last day in November. Those taking part can register on the Movember Foundation website as well as raising as much as they can for charity.
On Halloween (or ‘shadoween’) your entire face should be smooth and free from hair. This includes the moustache region, including the entire upper lip and handlebar zones.
You can get some inspiration from this Movember style guide.
Guys, this isn’t ‘beard-vember’ – it is ‘MO-vember’ so embrace growing a big hairy slug on your top lip. No cheating.
You can give your jaw and neck a once over but there is strictly no shaving on the upper lip. Not even when your philtrum gets itchy.
You need to maintain and groom a moustache for the whole month. Not just the first few weeks. Nurture that mo bro.
No joining your handlebar moustache to your mutton chops. That isn’t a moustache, it is a beard.
‘Each Mo Bro must conduct himself like a true gentleman,’ the Movember Foundation says.
The whole point of Movember is raising awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male mental health. There are some who do Movember for a laugh, but never forget the real reason people take part in the month-long hairy spectacle. You can sign up for Movember on the Movember Foundation website here.
Dampen your moustache to trim. Wet hair is easier to cut but – be warned – will bounce up as it dries. Use a fine-toothed comb to gently rake the hairs so they run in one direction. With barber scissors, trim stray hairs on the outer edge and bottom line of your moustache. Your comb will come in handy to restrain your Mo while you snip away. Trim conservatively. Run clippers over the body of the Mo for a consistent level of bush and bounce. Foam up, then run a sharp razor along the outer edge. For more outlandish styles, use moustache wax to shape the remaining hair into place.
