There’s no facial hair arrangement more iconic than the pornstache. If you’ve been living under a rock or perhaps just blocked the 70s out from your mind completely, the porn mustache is a prominent mustache without a beard. These days, some would say it gives a sleazy or cheaply, but in the 70s and 80s, it was the look among manly men.
Actor Tom Selleck famously sported his pornstache with pride as he fought crime on “Magnum PI” and was widely known as one of the most desirable men of the 80s. Let’s not forget about Freddy Mercury, a legend who almost always had a full mustache. This look was incredibly favored in the 70s and 80s by well-known beefcakes, pornstars, and cops. It’s only in recent times that the term pornstache was looked upon in a derogatory fashion.
With that said, it is worth noting that the porn mustache is making a comeback thanks to leading men such as Paul Rudd, Eddie Murphy, and Milo Ventimiglia.
Why the Sudden Comeback?
There’s a growing theory that the return of the pornstache is thanks in part to No-Shave November. If you’re not familiar, this is an annual event during which men grow their beards and mustaches during November to raise awareness for men’s health. These issues include prostate and testicular cancer, as well as men’s suicide.
After November, many men have a fully-grown beard they can’t wait to shave off. Many actors, however, decided to keep (and style) their mustaches last year, and suddenly the pornstache made its way back to the forefront of pop culture.
Why You Should Consider A Mustache
Growing out a mustache is much easier than having a full-fledged beard. In addition, it will bring a visible change to your face that could turn out to be your signature look. Of course, before you decide on this, it is always good to check out how a porn mustache looks on various faces.
Many celebrities have great porn mustaches you can take inspiration from. For example, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranveer Singh, and others have shown off their heavy mustache. The pornstar mustache does have a couple of different variations. Still, fans know the most famous heavy mustache as one with slightly elongated ends and no other facial hair. Thus, there’s no reason for you to try out just one mustache style.
Your Pornstache Style
Finding your signature pornstache style can take a bit of trial and error, which is what makes No-Shave-November the perfect time to try it out. One primary reason men tend not to find their signature style is they’re too afraid to experiment. But, remember, it’s just facial hair. So if you don’t like how a pornstache looks on you, shave it off and start over with a different look. The good thing is facial hair is in right now, so chances are the ladies will love it either way.
A Mustache Does Not Require That Much Effort!
People think that having a mustache requires a lot of work, but that’s not true. Growing and keeping up a neat mustache isn’t that difficult, and upkeep is easy so long as you have the right tools. Splurge on a quality trimming and shaving kit, and don’t be afraid to invest in good products to keep your stache’ clean and hydrated as well.
What Makes It Popular?
Pornstaches give men a formal, masculine look which is probably why they’re so popular among the burly crowd. Think about every iconic, hyper-masculine Hollywood character you’ve ever seen, and chances are, they’re rocking the pornstache with pride. Anchorman Ron Burgundy, Ron Swanson from “Parks and Rec,” the appropriately named George “Pornstache” Mendez from “Orange is the New Black,” and Hopper from “Stranger Thing” all rock a sweet mouser than drives the ladies wild.
So, whether you have a dinner event, a date night, or even just a regular day at work, a mustache will surely add to your fashion quotient. Match it with a classy suit or a blazer, and you’re bound to have all eyes on you.
November is on the horizon, so if you need a gentle push into the world of facial hair, this is it. Your pornstache season is finally here!
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