Once again, the time of year has come around when men’s health issues come to the forefront in the shape of some serious upper lip grooming business.
Many of us, for the first time, are faced with the overbearing task of creating something that doesn’t give John Waters a run for his money and with the cause gaining an increasing momentum annually, more men are finding themselves sporting moustaches for the month of November to do their part.
We’ve compiled some of the most useful information to know before you take the bearded leap.
Getting the look
Select you’re Style
Before bringing blade to face, you’ve got to know what you’re about to create; scour the internet for ideas and inspiration remembering that not every style suits every face shape. If you’re unsure what style will work for you a visit to a decent barber should help set you on your way.
Prepare you’re face
The best way to start any moustache is from a clean slate, a good shave will give the face a great starting point allowing even growth.
- Start by washing you’re face in warm water then trimming any longer hairs.
- Apply a shaving cream / oil liberally and shave the entire face in the direction of the grain.
- Use an after-shave balm to calm the skin and prevent any redness.
Maintain the look
There’s nothing quite as scruffy as an unkempt moustache so maintenance is fundamental. Investing in a decent electric groomer is a great start and will make the month (and possibly beyond) a much easier job – for longer styles, it’s also worth getting a decent grooming scissors to trim any strays.
Many men completely forgo the options of using wax products and creams which can definitely make all the difference when it comes to looking the best you can, shop around to see what products suit your moustache style best.
Find the best products
When it comes to mastering the art of the meticulously maintained mo’ it’s important to have a decent set of products behind you to make the job easier and keep things looking their best. We breakdown a list of some key products you should have at your disposal to prevent the unkept lumberjack aesthetic.
A great trimmer
All facial hair / mo’s will require a sturdy set of trimmers to keep things looking neat and tidy. While there’s many a method to keeping up appearances we found the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler to be up their with the best. With three different options of trimming, shaving and edging it certainly makes the whole job easier with one simples product, it’s not too expensive either so those unsure of their mo’s longevity won’t feel like it’s too much of an investment to make.
Shaving foam / cream
The difference between using a quality shaving foam or cream as apposed to some of the more affordable options is astounding. While many drugstore options will do the job, they may leave you with redness or irritation; opting for a quality product will always leave you with superior results.
Personally, I find the Sabon for men range to be perfect for my skin; their shaving cream with white tea oil, coconut oil and aloe vera prevents nicks and smells absolutely amazing. You can purchase this on it’s own or in a smart little three pack with aftershave cream and hand lotion which are equally as great.
Aftershave
If you’re to think of shaving products in relation to hair products, think of an aftershave treatment as a conditioner – and we all know how much difference a conditioner makes. Many men neglect this part of the shaving routine and just jump straight in with a regular moisturiser – this is wrong. Aftershave treatments contain special ingredients to soothe, prevent redness, disinfect and generally repair the damage done by dragging multiple steel blades across your face, it’s very important! We found #Rehab London’s Calm Balm to do this exceptionally well, it literally felt like dunking your face in cool water after a burn and it left a lovely smell for hours afterwords.
Other Products
Once you have the above basics you’re pretty much set up for a month (or more!) of smooth sailing on the facial fuzz aversion front, but for those looking to take this to the next level we’ve sourced a few other products that’ll propel you to mo’ master status.
Moustache wax is a great way to, quite literally, keep your mo in shape; acting like any hair styling product they’re applied to your moustache to hold the desired position and leave a subtle fresh scent. Uppercut Deluxe have a great option which comes in a convenient little jar yet still seems to last an eternity.
To reach that perfectly primed look, why not give a little moustache comb a try? Kent Brushes donate £2 of every purchase of their limited edition moustache combs to mens health charities so you can look good and feel good for doing it!
Finally, for the guy who’d rather be sitting with a cold beer at the nights ends instead of grooming his tache’ – Carlsberg has you covered. ‘Beer’d Beauty’ consists of a Shaving Gel, Aftershave Cream and Moustache Cream all of which each contain 0.2 litres of freeze-dried beer; seems crazy but it actually smells remarkably fresh and, once again, a portion of proceeds from purchase are donated to mens health charities.
Snarkitecture work alongside COS on an all new collection pop-up.
Following their recent collaboration in Milan with Salone Del Mobile, US based design studio Snarkitecture have come back with an equally compelling infusion of work.
Working alongside modern fashion brand COS on this all new pop-up, the two design forces have come together on an all new project inspired by select pieces from their Autumn/Winter collection.
The stand out features in this collection have been portrayed in the industrial venue with floor to ceiling mirrors, panels of pink hued steel and a selection of silhouettes representing the garments on show.
Visit the collaborative pop up from November 6th – 15th. Located at the Austere Scandinavian design store in downtown LA.
See below for more photos.
Victoria’s Secret brought out the style in everyone.
Victoria’s Secret held their eagerly anticipated runway show in New York last night, attended to by a list of celebrity guests.
Among the men attending this months biggest runway show was American model, Tyson Beckford who appeared in a bright, all pink ensemble, followed by TV presenter Nick Cannon who too turned heads in a bold red suit, paisley patterned tie, pecan coloured oversized bowler hat and silver shoes to suit.
Also catching the eyes of many was up-coming singer Austin Mahone, who casually rocked up to the the pink carpet in a stylish, easier going outfit, wearing a tailored black blazer and a sleek pair of leather desert boots.
See more photos from the Pink carpet below. 
