Kenya Hunt

(l-r): Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig and David Gandy

The idea of Movember, an annual happening in which men spend a month growing a moustache, may read like some lame 21st century office team-building exercise. But the motivation, to raise awareness of male problems like testicular cancer (yes, the ones we don’t talk about), obliterates the cheese factor.

The annual event also quite literally sifts the men from the boys. There are going to be some of you out there who are follicularly challenged. But fear not patchy chaps as there are styles that’ll suit your fluffy faces. So, to help you make your hair-raising decision a little easier, we’ve outlined the pros and cons of committing to the tache.

Pros:

1:Moustaches look distinguished. Think: War heroes and bohemian arty types. Just avoid the Seventies handlebar – that’s best saved for porn stars.

2: It’s a timesaver. You’re not wasting lie-in time on delicately shaving close to your top lip.

3. You’ll attract attention. It’s not all going to be positive, especially if you resemble Herr Fritzl – but some girls and guys go wild for the extra fuzz.

4. One can elegantly stroke your newfound facial friend while conjuring up a witty quip on Twitter.

5. Growing a tache is part of being a man. Nothing profound, it’s just stated in numerous, cringeworthy adolescent, ‘growing up’ books.

Cons:

1. In the early stages of growth your tache is likely to resemble a grey smudge across your top lip. But bear with it, as this is only the beginning.

2. A tache needs maintenance. That means trimming the edges, combing with a moustache comb (yes, they exist) and washing with shampoo or facial wash.

3. You’re going to be treated with suspicion. In this day and age taches aren’t that common, so expect a lot of sideways glances.

4. As your facial hair develops, it’s going to get itchy. But try to avoid scratching like a flea-ridden cat.

5. Your partner may hate you. The soft skin above and below their lips will be exfoliated daily, resulting in a chaffed, red muzzle – never a good look.

The sea and sand can make for a smashing sojourn—or a really bad hair day. We’ve rounded up our favorite hydrating treatments to save you from a summer of sun damage.

(l-r): Frédéric Fekkai Marine Clean Detox Shampoo, Bumble and Bumble Crème de Coco Shampoo, Davines Su shampoo, Burt’s Bees Color Keeper Green Tea & Fennel Seed Shampoo

(l-r): Aveda hair and body cleanser, Kérastase Soleil Huile Céleste, Korres Red Vine Hair Sun Protection Spray

Whether you prefer your personal scent bold and powerful or nuanced and complex, there’s plenty to choose from for 2011. Traditionalists will love Czech & Speake’s woody No.88 and Kiehl’s über manly Original Musk. Meanwhile Tom Ford’s updated Grey Vetiver, with its citrus top notes, will appeal to the guys out there who like their fragrances fresh and clean. The same can be said of Acqua di Parma, which gives off a subtle rose infused air. Creed’s Aventus fuses fruity top notes like blackcurrant with vanilla to create an intriguing and sophisticated scent. While Serge Lutens’s Cuir Mauresque brings to mind rich, aging leather.

(l-r): Serge Lutens, Tom Ford and Kiehl’s

(l-r) Creed, Czech & Speake and Acqua di Parma

-Richard Peckett

Yes, the average woman’s facial cleaning regimen would send most men running for the hills. But merely splashing your face with water at the end of the day (the way most guys seem to do) is hardly a good way to rinse the day off. Here are six highly effective, low-maintenance washes to add to your routine.

Top row (l-r): Elemis Deep cleanse facial wash, Shiseido Men cleansing foam, Perricone MD gentle cleanser

Bottom row (l-r): Kiehl’s ultra facial cleanse,Clarins Active Face Wash

-Richard Peckett