# Movember Mustache Rules The Gentleman's Guide to Movember Infographics Dictates What Not to Do By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guide-to-movember-infographics References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/movember-gentlemans-guide) The Gentleman's Guide to Movember Infographics dictates how and what kind of mustache men can grow out to support their cause. At the beginning of November, each supporter, affectionately known as Mo Bros, start with a [clean-shaven face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/any-hair-anywhere), grow out their 'stache for the entire month and then, shave it off at the end of November. To some, this [charitable month](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doobies-for-boobies) may seem like the perfect time to let oneself go and let the facial hair go wild. Growing out the mustache is easy, but the facial hair must abide by Movember's rules, which means no beard, goatee or sideburns. The infographic illustrates a clear images of how each Mo Bro is to conduct themselves during this month. Although it seems like a lot more maintenance, this is a conscious effort to groom oneself in support for a worthy cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Movember Infographics:** Developing and promoting infographics for Movember participants and supporters to increase awareness and understanding of the rules and guidelines. - **Facial Hair Grooming:** Developing innovative facial hair grooming products specifically designed for Movember participants and supporters that comply with Movember rules. - **Charitable Hair Growth:** Creating new charitable initiatives that leverage hair growth (not just mustaches), to raise awareness and support for various social causes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Care:** With the rise of Movember and an increased focus on men's grooming, personal care companies can develop and market new products specifically tailored to facial hair care and grooming that align with the rules. - **Nonprofit:** Nonprofit organizations can consider developing their own 'grow-a-thon' style fundraising campaigns that leverage unique grooming rules or requirements to engage supporters and raise funds. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can explore ways to integrate and promote the Movember movement through targeted campaigns and increased visibility for participants and supporters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Men's Health Supplement Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novomins-movember-campaign.md) - [Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-movember-campaign.md) - [Mental Health Snack Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movember-tubes.md) - [Social Good Beard Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevolent-beards-contest.md) - [Male Health-Awareness NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonfungibletesticles.md) - [Male-Targeted Emotional-Wellness Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indigenous-men.md) - [Stubble-Sculpting Hair Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped-the-chairman-pro.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [March Madness Chip Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-march-mustache-collection.md)