While mustaches never actually disappeared, they did fall out of fashion in the past few decades, at least in many parts of the world. They’re making a comeback, however, and if you’re looking to rock the mustachioed look there’s no better time than now. There are other, even better reasons for wanting to grow a mustache, however. It’s fall, after all, and that means Movember – that lovely, charitable movement which asks men to grow a ‘stache for a good cause. Let’s take a look at everything Movember, including what it is, who it helps, and other interesting facts. So, get ready to put down your razors, gents. Movember is almost here. What is Movember and what does it support? It all...
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The History of Mustache Facial hair was big in the 19th century. Look at paintings or photos from this time, and opportunities are the males will have beards, moustaches or sideburns-- and often sophisticated combinations of all 3. For much of the century, the focus was on beards and 'burns. Huge hairy beards were all the rage in the center decades. The bushier the beard, the more virile the male, some people believed. In an age as consumed with health problems as our own, some individuals declared that good beards meant health. Cultural or religious practices implied some males grew, or did not grow, facial hair. As the art of moko ( or facial tattooing ) decreased in Maori society from...
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Movember: Grow Your Mustache for a Good Cause Movember, also known as “no shave November,” is when certain men stop shaving their facial hair and grow a mustache every November for a good cause. Movember is a month-long campaign to raise money to help “grow” public awareness about health issues exclusively affecting men such as prostate and testicular cancers. The public awareness campaign also includes mental issues affecting men such as depression and suicide. Did you know that suicide and cancer are among the leading causes of death among men? There are three times more men to die due to suicide than women. Men go to the doctor less often and they seldom take off time at work. They also...
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mustache noun: An icon representing the epitome of virility and sophistication. Resting on the throne of the upper lip, it is a beacon of achievement to all who are graced by its presence. Cowboy, Dali, Pencil, Walrus, and Fu Manchu are all monikers for various styles. Both mustache and moustache are correct spellings. Mustache is common in the U.S. Moustache is used in other English-speaking countries. Mo is the Australian-English diminutive. In the modern era, the mustache was prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but the mouth-mane also had a renaissance in the 1970s and ’80s. There are many heroic legends of this facial fashion, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Wyatt Earp,...
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