Edinburgh barbers to raise funds for Movember by donating cut from each hot shave or beard trim

Taman Khalid, from Veen Barbers on Leith Walk and Musselburgh is calling for blokes to book a cut or a shave with them this November to help raise much needed funds.

The Movember charity aims to stop men from dying too young, raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

To support the nationwide charity fundraiser, the team at Veen Barbers will donate £1 for every hot shave or beard trim that customers have in store on Leith Walk and North High Street Musselburgh from today until November 30.

In addition, owner Taman is growing his very own moustache with the hope that his face will raise funds and awareness for men’s health.

Mr Khalid said: "We're raising money because we're a neighbourhood men's barber shop, and we don't think we're doing enough being done to raise awareness of the health crisis affecting men.

"Men are dying too young – much before their time. This year, our team are taking action by raising funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention and we hope that all our customers will lend their support".

“Veen are also encouraging their clients to grow moustaches to help raise awareness of the charity and have built an Instagram 'Moustache Selfie Mirror' that enables all clients to participate with the best picture winning an exclusive Veen grooming kit.”

Donations can be made to November on behalf of Veen Barbers on the ‘mo fund’ page and appointments can be made online.

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