November is the beginning month of winters and with it comes the trend of not shaving. For men, November is also synonymous with fashion and un-groomed raw look. No- Shave November and Movember hashtags crowd the social media platforms with people proudly showing off their beard growth.
Surprisingly, only a fraction of people are aware that No- Shave November and Movember are actually two different things. The names might sound similar but both are different charity groups that raise money and awareness for good causes.
No-Shave November is a “web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education.” The foundation was started in 2009 by the Hill family of Chicago who lost their father Matthew to colon cancer in 2007.
This cause encourages both men and women to let their hair grow. “Participate by growing a beard, cultivating a moustache, letting those legs go natural and skipping that waxing appointment.” The goal is to grow awareness by embracing hair growth, which most cancer patients lose. The money which was saved on shaving and grooming is donated for cancer prevention.
The Movember Foundation is a charity that only works for men’s health on a global scale, year round. This foundation was started in 2003 by two Australian friends (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) and now have 5 million “Mo Bros and Mo Sistas”. By 2015, the movement spread globally and raised more than $710 million which helped them expand their reach to 21 countries.
Men are supposed to be clean shaven and focus on growing and grooming their moustache for the next 30 days in order to raise funds for men’s health. Initially, this movement was started to bring back the old classic stache look however, the men soon realized how much of a conversation starter this topic was. hence, they decided to use it to start meaningful conversations.
This year we bring you 5 trending styles each of No-Shave November and Movember look which will add glamour to your style quotient.
No-Shave November Styleguide
- Short Beard
This sophisticated and rugged style is for those who arent too sure if the beard will suit them. this requires a little patience as this is when it will itch the most. This is perfect for people whose corporate life doesn’t allow them to grow a full beard.
- Stubble
This is the easiest one to maintain. It grows easily and never goes out of style. Keep in mind that your stubble needs to be well shaped.
- Long Beard
As much as it looks sexy and masculine, it takes a lot of time and patience to grow. Start a little before November and see how it makes a perfect companion to keep you warm during winters and keep your woman happy.
- Verdi
This style looks best with a well grown moustache. Inspired by the Italian Giuseppe Verdi, this style is much appreciated in the fashion industry.
- Van Dyke
Even though this style bears a striking resemblance to Verdi, the main growth is focused on the chin and moustache.
Movember Styleguide
1. The Handlebar Moustache
As the name suggests, this one is meant to curve out on either side of the face and should have a heavy growth.
2. The Horseshoe Moustache
This style will give you a badass biker gang look. Grow your beard and then trim it in the direction of hair growth.
3. The Cowboy Moustache
It looks best when you have a majestic growth of facial hair. Majority of men aren’t able to make this look happen in a single month.
4. The Pencil Moustache
A thin, closely-cropped style, this look can be a saviour for those who have minimal facial hair.
5. The Painter’s Brush
This is a basic standard look with not much fuss. It covers the width of the mouth and is usually worn short, with rounded corners
