Movember Moustache Mastery: Essential Styles and Grooming Products
Posted by Cool Blades | 18th Nov 2025
November marks the annual Movember campaign, an important initiative that encourages men to grow a moustache to raise awareness of men's health issues.While the act of growing is charitable, the appearance of the result is a matter of personal and professional pride. To ensure your facial hair contributes positively to your presentation, rather than detracting from it, proper grooming is paramount.
We present a guide to three distinctive moustache styles and the professional products available from Cool Blades necessary to achieve them with precision and sophistication.
Style 1: The Handlebar – The Defined Classic
The Handlebar is arguably the most distinguished and demanding of all moustache styles. It is characterised by its lengthy, well-groomed hair, which is trained and styled into two upward-curving points at either side of the mouth.This look requires significant length and a product with uncompromising hold.
Grooming Essentials:
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This ultra-stiff styling wax is essential for achieving the iconic curl. It is applied to the ends of the moustache, providing the rigidity needed to secure the hair in the Handlebar's signature upturned position throughout the day. |
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Regular trimming is necessary to prevent stray hairs from joining the main structure or becoming unruly. These precision scissors allow for the delicate work required to maintain clean, defined ends and shape. |
Style 2: The Chevron – The Voluminous Statement
The Chevron is a full, thick moustache that forms an inverted 'V' shape over the top lip, covering the entire width of the mouth. Popularised by classic figures, this style conveys maturity and volume. The key to a successful Chevron is maintaining a consistent shape and ensuring the hair is soft, not coarse.
Grooming Essentials:
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To prevent dryness and the common Movember 'itch', a daily application of oil is crucial. This product nourishes the hair and the skin beneath, ensuring the Chevron remains soft, healthy, and manageable, lending it a rich texture. |
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This cream provides light control and conditioning. Applied sparingly, it softens the facial hair, helping to tame minor flyaways and provide a uniform appearance without a stiff, unnatural finish. |
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A reliable brush or comb is vital for daily grooming. Use this tool to train the hair to grow downwards and outwards, ensuring uniform density and distributing conditioning products evenly. |
Style 3: The Pencil – The Refined Line
The Pencil is a narrow strip of hair grown along the upper lip, maintained with razor-sharp precision. This sleek, minimalist style requires constant upkeep to prevent it from broadening into a thicker style. It speaks of meticulous grooming and sophistication.
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For a short style, the goal is to keep the hair lying flat and neat. This conditioning and taming wax ensures a sleek, well-maintained finish, preventing short hairs from protruding and disrupting the narrow line of the moustache. |
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The Pencil demands absolute accuracy. These compact scissors are perfect for trimming the vertical height of the moustache, enabling you to maintain the precise, narrow dimension characteristic of the style. |
Comprehensive Grooming Solution
For those embarking on their Movember journey, a comprehensive set of grooming aids simplifies maintenance. The Morgan's Moustache & Beard Gift Set provides an excellent foundation, containing a selection of styling and conditioning products, including Moustache Wax, Cream, Oil, Wash, and an Italian-made comb, everything necessary to sustain your chosen look throughout the month.