Rock your yearly moustache
SUPPORT CANCER: KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP AND DITCH THE CHIN HAIR THIS MONTH
Tips on how to make your facial hair your crowning glory.
Movember means a host of fashionable, crazy and sometimes embarrassing moustaches will be grown in support of the Movember Foundation which helps to fight male cancers and improve mental health.
Naturally, you want your moustache to be better than all the rest, so take a look at our handy tips below.
Make your moustache the centre of attention
Wave goodbye to your beard because sporting a quirky moustache, you don’t want distractions.
Start by trimming unwanted hair down to a manageable length to avoid clogging your razor.
Then, slather on a generous layer of pre-shave oil and leave it to soak for a few minutes. This will soften the hairs and prepare them for your shave, as well as enhancing razor glide and preventing nasty nicks and cuts.
Whip shaving cream into a lather and apply with a shaving brush, coating and lifting each individual hair before going in with your chosen razor.
Follow up with a good post-shave balm to calm, soothe and moisturise the skin.
Trim your moustache
Decide on what sort of look you’re going for, as this will have a bearing on how short you want to go.
Once you’ve committed yourself to a length, dampen your moustache with a little water and comb it to remove tangles.
Then, holding a pair of moustache scissors parallel to the ends of the hairs, trim your moustache to the desired shape. Leave a little extra length as the hairs will appear shorter once dry.
Shape the top and sides as desired with a razor. A cutthroat razor is always a good option as it allows for a greater level of accuracy and is easier to wield where there’s limited space. Or pop down to the barbershop.
Create your own style
Movember is all about individuality, so use a moustache wax that’s up to the challenge.
Warm a small amount of Classic Blend Moustache Wax between your fingertips, apply to your fuzz and shape accordingly – try twisting the ends outwards and upwards to create a slick style.
Maintenance after Movember
You’ve grown fond of your hairy upper lip, now it’s all down to regular maintenance.
A trim every week or so should see you through, but if you’re struggling to do this at home, see your barber.
Consider investing in beard oils, as these will leave your moustache looking clean, shiny and smelling incredible.