How to care for your Moustache

You might see more men than usual rocking moustaches during the month of November.

It’s not some cutting edge trend you’re not aware of, but most likely due to Movember, the annual event that takes place throughout the month. The idea is that you proudly grow a moustache and raise a bit of cash in aid of men’s health issues, including testicular cancer and suicide.

Thinking of joining them? There are few things you need to keep in mind. From growing it out from scratch to carving a new one out of an existing beard, here’s everything you need to know about caring for your new-found moustache.

Tips on growing a moustache from scratch.

If you’re planning to grow a moustache from scratch, you might have to think twice. 

A Movember moustache is not likely to grow very long in just one month. So try experimenting with the shape. Why not try a pencil style moustache, with a narrow line parallel to the top lip - think classic Clark Gable or John Walters. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require an awful lot of hair.

Another style you could experiment with is a chevron moustache, which has angled sides from the middle of the nose to corners of the mouth or just beyond (depending on your growth). 

The best thing to do, as always, is visit your barber and ask for guidance.

How to convert your beard into a moustache? 

If you already have a beard and fancy trimming everything but the moustache off, where do you begin?

The first tip is to be careful - place a finger on your precious moustache before you start trimming to avoid accidentally taking length away. Or use some of the goatee or cheek area to create an elaborate masterpiece - use an edging style trimmer to shape it.

Afterwards, you’ll want to wet shave your cheeks, neck and the areas around your moustache. Follow your trim with a luxurious shaving cream - and a good shave to create neat lines. Make sure you are symmetrical. Once you have the basic shape - look at how you can adapt the weight or length of what hair is there in order to optimise the look.

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Why your scalp needs as much attention as your hair.

You might not have considered scalp care as part of your wellbeing routine up until now. But, like the skin on your face, it’s an area that really benefits from some TLC. If you have a dry, oily or sensitive scalp – or have a condition like psoriasis or eczema – scalp treatments can be game-changing.

Essentially, the skin on your scalp needs a little more help. It’s more delicate than the skin on the rest of your body, with a lower ‘barrier function’ – meaning it isn’t as good at maintaining and replenishing moisture. It also contains higher numbers of sweat glands and sebaceous glands, which secrete oily sebum. All of this means that the skin on your scalp can easily become unbalanced – too dry, too oily, lots of dandruff, sensitive, itchy or all of the above. The good news? All of this is normal and can be remedied with the right cleansing, re-balancing and moisturising scalp treatments. 

The right hair and scalp products, used correctly, can be transformative. We use DAVINES for all our scalp treatments – they don’t contain the chemicals found in many mainstream hair care products such as silicones (which just coat the hair and scalp) and sulfates (which strip it of moisture). The remedies use organic, sustainable ingredients and make a genuine difference to your scalp and hair.  

You can help keep your scalp in optimum condition by cleansing (shampooing) it regularly. Give yourself a little massage as you do it – the movement helps improve your scalp’s blood circulation and stimulates hair growth. Follow your shampoo with a conditioner compatible with your scalp to keep your hair hydrated and soothed. Drop in or make an appointment and we’ll happily advise you on what products and scalp treatments will work best for you.

To book your next (or first) hair appointment at Barbers of Cheltenham get in touch with us on:

Cheltenham  07970195002

Or book online plus you can keep up to date with all our special offers and barbers of cheltenham news by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram