It’s Movember in Mesa – Time to Grow That ‘Stache!
Every November, the streets of Mesa, AZ turn into a sea of fresh (and sometimes questionable) mustaches. Whether you’re raising money and awareness for men’s health with Movember, getting ready for Thanksgiving family photos, or just want to look like a Desert Ridge’s most interesting man, a great mustache starts with the right style, solid growth plan, and expert trimming – and that’s exactly what we do best at VD Barbershop on Stapley & Main Street in Mesa.
Here are the hottest mustache styles Mesa men are rocking in 2025, plus our master barbers’ step-by-step guide to growing and maintaining them.
Top 7 Mustache Styles Mesa Guys Are Asking For This Movember
- The Chevron Think Tom Selleck or Freddie Mercury. Bold, full, and covers the entire top lip. Perfect face shapes: Oval, square, diamond Celebrity Mesa vibe: The dad who grills at Las Sendas on weekends
- The Handlebar Classic curled ends that scream “I own a vintage motorcycle in Gilbert.” Takes commitment and a tin of strong wax. We keep Honest Amish and Reuzel in stock.
- The Walrus Big, bushy, and hangs over the lip (think Teddy Roosevelt). Most popular with our Eastmark and Cadence dads who refuse to trim until December 1st.
- The Pencil Thin, sharp, neat – the choice of Mesa police officers and real-estate agents closing deals in Power Road corridors.
- The Horseshoe / Biker The full “Hulk Hogan.” Surprisingly huge this year with our Red Mountain and Superstition Springs clients.
- The Lampshade / Cop Stache Royale Trapezoid shape, slightly boxed. The #1 request from first responders who come in from Mesa PD and Mesa Fire.
- The Zappa Soul patch + full mustache that extends just past the corners. Huge with the downtown Mesa arts district crowd.
How to Grow an Epic Movember Mustache in the Arizona Desert (Step-by-Step)
- Commit for 30 Days No trimming the top lip until at least December 1st. Tell your wife/girlfriend it’s for charity – works every time.
- Survive the Itch (Week 1–2) Arizona’s dry air makes it worse. Wash daily with a gentle beard shampoo, then hydrate with beard oil (we recommend Grave Before Shave or Cremo). Come in for a free beard oil sample anytime in November.
- Train the Hairs (Week 2–4) After showering, comb the mustache sideways with a small mustache comb. Use a boar-bristle brush at night.
- Start Shaping (Mid-November) Book a “Mustache Trim & Shape” with us – only $15 in November and 100% of the fee goes to the Movember Foundation.
- Hold It in Place Finish with Clubman Moustache Wax or Firehouse Wacky Tacky (dark tint for our guys going gray).
Pro Mustache Care Tips from Mesa’s Best Barbers
- Wash 3–4× per week max – over-washing strips natural oils in our desert climate
- Apply beard oil twice daily (morning + night)
- Never use hair clippers without a guard on the mustache – one slip and Movember is over
- Sunscreen the ‘stache! Arizona sun will bleach and dry it out
- Book your cleanup the day before Thanksgiving – look sharp for the family photos
Book Your Movember Mustache Trim in Mesa Today
VD Barbershop: Mesa’s trusted spot for fades, shaves, and ‘staches since 2012. Clean. Classic. Community-focused.
Book online now → VDBarber.com
Let’s grow, Mesa. ✂️🁢
