THE annual Movember event, which takes place across the world throughout the month sees men of all ages – or "Mo Bros" as they are known – cultivating a furry upper lip. No beards allowed!
By collecting sponsorship, the funds raised go towards men's health charities including prostate and testicular cancer groups.
Nottingham City Homes has plenty of fellas styling out their facial hair.
Clerical assistant Hayley Bow says: "The guys are taking pictures each week as their moustaches grow. Their team name is: 'Moustache I'm in a hurry!'."
Over at Wilford Industrial Estate, software company Serif has a team of nine "Mo" growers.
Marketing Communications Specialist, Mark Mauloni says: "This is the fifth year we've joined Movember; we are aiming to raise £1000.
"This year I'm dedicating my moustache to my uncle, who has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I haven't decided on a style yet, but I'm thinking of something big.
"My top three moustache growing tips are: Shape it early on, to create a style. Use a sharp razor to keep the edges defined and comb it a few times a day to keep it looking neat – use hair wax if you need to.
Nottingham-based Boots are represented by John Newstead, 39.
"Movember is a great cause to raise awareness for men's health as most men don't really give it a second thought," says John.
"I don't really have a strategy; I will probably end up with an Amazon rain forest perched on my top lip, perhaps even a Hulk Hogan look?
"My fantastic colleagues at Boots have promised to sponsor me and 'take the Michael' every day between now and the end of November. I think everyone should join in the good cause and have a little fun along the way."
Tesco worker Paul Whydall is aiming to raise £300. "I'm going for an American cop style 'tache. Friends and family are giving me loads of support and lots of money too.
"They know how important raising awareness is.
"I had a beard for three years and realise I look thinner without it, so my self esteem has improved too."
Nottingham City Council is taking things very seriously with over 50 staff members getting involved. Glenn Formoy from their communications and marketing department reveals: "Our 'Wall of Mo' pictures are detailing everyone's progress. So far we've raised a massive £1,008, which as a team ranks us 114 out of 18,981 in the UK.
"We've also got our first 'Mo Sista', a female supporter of Movember. Commercial development manager Amanda Thorley will be wearing a different stick-on moustache every day in November."
Are you, your place of work or community getting involved in Movember? Send in your best moustache pictures to katherine.taylor@nottinghampost.co.uk.
We'll have an online gallery at www.thisisnottingham.co.uk. of your best Movember moustaches, with regular updates and features throughout the month.
For more information about Movember go to uk.movember.com. The website includes men's health advice
