State of the ‘Stache. Some people think that the moustache makes the man. Some even believe that a moustache can make a very real impact on people’s lives.
Such was the belief of a group of people in Australia when they started Movember, a charity movement that has participants grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness about men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer. This, and the fact that facial hair seems to be the latest hot trend among male celebrities, make now a perfect time to start sporting a ‘stache. Here are our picks for the best tools to trim your lip lawn.
1. Handlebar
Who: David Beckham
What: Recently, handlebar moustaches have become a popular fashion statement, thanks largely to David Beckham. This moustache used to be characterized by the curled ends, but Beckham makes it more modern by losing the curls and pairing the handlebar with a soul patch and a chinstrap.
How: There’s an art to this style. Careful and precise shaving is essential, since one has to shave the areas around the cheek and under the lips, while still making sure that the soul patch is joined with the chinstrap. Equipped with a precision detail trimmer and a mini shaver for finishing edges, Philips Multigrooming is a suitable option to recreate Beckham’s facial hair style.
2. Circle Beard
Who: Brad Pitt
What: You rarely see Brad Pitt without his lifelong companion. And by that, we mean his circle beard. Also known as a ‘door knocker,’ circle beards are a style of facial hair in which the moustache and goatee are connected. It’s not always a good look for Pitt, though. There was a period of time when he let his goatee become unkempt and overgrown. But when he does the style right, it’s a home run all the way.
How: Using a manual razor is actually a great way to nicely shape the sides of the goatee. And Schick provides many kinds of manual shavers. One of them, the Quattro Titanium Trimmer, is an excellent tool to help you achieve the perfect circle beard. It’s blades are coated with titanium to reduce irritation. It also comes with one edging blade to maneuver around hard-to-reach areas, as well as an adjustable 4-level trimmer to help maintain the look.
3. 5 O’Clock Shadow
Who: Robert Pattinson
What: The term ‘5 o’clock shadow’ was originally coined to describe the unwanted afternoon regrowth of facial hair. Nowadays, sporting a 5 o’clock shadow suggests a rebellious attitude, which almost always works well on the ladies, as the stubble-sporting Robert Pattinson can attest to.
How: To achieve this look, you would need to get yourself a close shave. Braun’s cruZer6 Beard & Head can definitely help you with that. The shaver comes with a beard trimming comb that lets you choose different length settings, from 1 to 11mm.