What it is
Movember is a November awareness movement about men's health, where participants grow a moustache and start conversations about topics such as prostate and testicular cancer and men's mental health. It is usually linked to a grassroots campaign that began in Australia in the early 2000s and has since spread worldwide.
For health, beauty and barbering businesses it is a day to share careful, general information, to encourage people to see a doctor and to support the cause in a transparent way.
Symbols: A moustache, a razor and shaving brush, a blue ribbon used in men's health campaigns, a check-up reminder
Emoji: 🥸 🪒 💙 🩺 🏃 🤝
Colours: Deep blue, charcoal, warm white
Hashtags: #Movember #MensHealth #MovemberChallenge #CheckUp #MensMentalHealth
What to aim for
- Raise awareness of men's health in a respectful, useful way
- Encourage regular check-ups with a doctor
- Bring the team and clients together in a friendly challenge
Post ideas by format
Post
- A short, warm note on why men’s health conversations matter, with a link to a trusted health organisation
- An announcement of a team challenge: who joins, what the rules are and how you will report on it
Carousel
- “Five things to talk about with your doctor”: general, non-diagnostic reminders reviewed by a medical professional
- “How to start a conversation with a friend”: one gentle phrase per slide
Reel / short video
- Hook: “Day 1 of the team moustache challenge.” A short, light intro with the rules
- A barber or a doctor answers one question in 30 seconds, with no medical claims beyond the expert’s field
Stories
- A poll: “When did you last have a check-up?”, with a kind reminder
- A weekly update with team photos and a question box: “What topic should we cover next?”
Ready-made post examples
Layouts we wrote as examples. Replace the details with your own business before you publish.
Movember starts today. Our barbers are growing moustaches, and we want to use the month to talk about something serious: men’s health. If you have not seen a doctor for a long time, this is a friendly nudge to book a check-up. Follow our stories for weekly progress and tips from specialists. Who is joining the challenge with us?
Movember is a good reminder for workplaces. Many men postpone check-ups and rarely talk about how they feel. This month our team is sharing information about regular check-ups and about where to find support. We are also learning how to talk about health at work without awkwardness. How does your company support open conversations about health?
Movember is here. Our gym is starting a friendly challenge: a short walk or workout every day this month, with a moustache optional. Write to us here to join, and we will send a simple weekly plan. It is not a competition, just a reason to move and to talk about men’s health. If you have not had a check-up lately, put it on your calendar.
What to avoid
- Do not make jokes about cancer, illness or mental health; keep humour to the moustache challenge only, and keep the health message serious
- Do not give medical advice, diagnoses or claims about prevention; share information only from qualified specialists or health organisations
- Do not raise money without clear transparency: say who receives it and how, or simply link to an official campaign rather than collecting funds yourself
When to post
- Announce the challenge in the last week of October so people can prepare
- Post the start on 1 November (a Sunday in 2026) and then one weekly update
- At the end of the month, thank participants and publish an honest summary
What to check afterwards
- Participants who join the challenge and share their own updates
- Saves and shares of the health-information posts
- Messages from people asking where to get a check-up, which show that the topic resonates
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