Las Vegas-based photographer Greg Anderson documented the wide spectrum of contenders in the 2014 World Beard and Mustache Championships held in Portland, Oregon.
Yes, it's that time of year again! Men are putting down their razors, discarding their shaving gel and letting their freak flag fly for a good cause: testicular cancer awareness. Movember has become a time-honored tradition, to the annoyance of girlfriends everywhere, and soon men all over the globe will be growing everything from a pornstar 'stache to a full beard.
These contestants, however, took it to the next level, expertly grooming their facial hair with artistry and precision. The 18 categories in the competition span "From delicate Dali mustaches to anything-goes full beard freestyles and medal-worthy mutton chops." Whatever the style, these entries are nothing short of amazing!
Movember Mustache Competitions
The World Beard and Mustache Championships Feature Interesting 'Dos
Trend Themes
1. Facial Hair Competitions - Opportunity for companies to sponsor facial hair competitions and create innovative grooming products.
2. Artistic Facial Hair Design - Opportunity for beauty salons and barbershops to offer innovative artistic facial hair design services.
3. Charity-driven Marketing Campaigns - Opportunity for companies to create marketing campaigns focused on charitable causes like testicular cancer awareness similar to Movember.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Grooming Industry - Opportunity for companies and individuals to create innovative grooming products and services.
2. Fashion Industry - Opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate facial hair trends and styles in clothing and accessory designs.
3. Marketing Industry - Opportunity for marketing agencies to create innovative marketing campaigns with charitable causes like testicular cancer awareness.