All systems are 'Mo'...

So, here we are in the final few days of November – or 'Movember' as it is often referred to; a month known for Guy Fawkes, reduced daylight hours – and the abundant growth of moustaches by millions of men.

If the truth is known, most of us like a nice bit of growth above our top lip. And if we could have our way, wouldn't we all want a 'hairy caterpillar' that rivalled the one sported by the late Lemmy of Motorhead infamy, Prince Albert (husband to Queen Victoria) or even the great 'tache of Colour-Sergeant Green (played by Nigel Green, pictured above) in the stirring 1960s film Zulu?

And these days we have the perfect reason to do so – as more and more of us heed the call to support men's health issues.

To get an idea of the popularity of Movember, all you need to do is watch a rugby match and see how many international stars have taken up the follicle challenge. During the most recent autumn series between European and southern hemisphere sides, which ended last weekend, the vast majority of players sported hair above the lip.

HAIR WE GO: England winger, Johnny May, has grown a fine 'caterpillar' during Movember.

But what about when December beckons and yet you want to retain the growth and the Edwardian look; how do you go about 'maintaining your Mo', and how do you combat the curse of upper lip itch?

With our friends From MARS, the leading online pharmacy, Sorted has come up with a five-point plan that will help you keep your moustache in pristine condition long after November has come and gone. Follow these simple steps and you will have little difficulty in keeping your growth looking trim and healthy:

Keep it clean

Blokes often forget to give their facial hair a thorough wash, but it’s just as important as cleaning the hair on your head. Some people opt for standard shampoo or face wash to clean a moustache, but there are beard shampoos available which might work better for you.

Keep it smart

Whether you have just a moustache or full beard, it’s important you comb it regularly, as this will help the hairs lie the way you want them to and achieve a more suave appearance. As your facial hair gets longer, you might find the comb pulls through the hair, so opt for a dry oil product.

ROCK ON: Motorhead frontman, Lemmy, was always seen with a thick 'tache.

Train, don’t trim

When growing a 'Mo' it’s only a matter of time before the hair starts to cover your top lip and the upper part of your mouth. If you’re not used to trimming facial hair then it’s easy to mess up, so use one of the many available 'style waxes' to train your 'Mo' into the direction you want it to go. If this doesn’t work, then carefully use trimming scissors to cut the edges.

Wax those whiskers

Growing facial hair can be hard for some and this is the case for you, then a wax can not only promote healthy moustache hair, but it can also provide it with more definition. Simply apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and rub it into your 'Mo' for the ultimate look and smell.

And look after your skin

The longer your 'Mo' grows the more chance of the skin underneath drying out increases. It’s important that you still moisturise the skin underneath your facial hair, as this will not only replenish the skin but prevent dreaded dandruff from becoming visible.

THE KING OF 'TACHES: Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, was known to love his moustache.