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How to Rock a Mustache

The key to rocking a mustache is pairing it with the right beard. “A mustache and beard go together like peanut butter and jelly,” says men’s grooming expert Jason Biggs. The combination of the two makes for great personal style and can help accentuate the more masculine features of the face like the jawline and cheekbone areas.

Nowadays, Biggs says, the popularity of the look also stems from the fact that a lot of guys find beard maintenance to be a pain and can more easily give their attention to a mustache while letting their beard play second fiddle. The result is a thick, solid mustache set over a beard that’s been well-groomed; however, the mustache still takes center stage.

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Everything You Need to Know About Rogaine for Beard Growth

It's tempting to cheat your way to a thick, badass beard. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, has been proven to stimulate hair growth on our heads. But before you put it on your face, there are caveats.

“We know from scalp studies that minoxidil use will promote hairs to stay in the growing phase longer,” says Dr. Robert Finney, a cosmetic dermatologist at Entière Dermatology. If applied to the beard, by promoting as many hairs to stay in the growing phase and less to rest, the result is a fuller looking beard.”

However, it can take several months up to half a year before you see any new growth. In the first month, one side effect can be skin shedding. Beyond that, some guys may experience dry or scaly skin, irritation, changes in hair color or texture, weight gain, and dizziness, however most of these side effects resolve as the body acclimates to the minoxidil. Also consider that in many cases, results can look worse before they look better. 

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