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No-Shave November dedicates the entire month of November to raising cancer awareness and funds. Participants are encouraged to put down their razors, embrace their natural hair, and donate the money they would typically spend on grooming to cancer research and support organizations. Join the movement, share your progress, and help fight cancer.
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Expected No-Shave November Deals
Throughout No-Shave November, many brands and organizations pivot from traditional sales to impactful fundraising initiatives. Look for companies like Gillette and Dollar Shave Club to partner with cancer charities, offering donation matching or contributing a portion of sales from specific products. Organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Movember Foundation will host virtual events, challenges, and merchandise sales, encouraging direct donations. Businesses may also run ’round up at the register’ campaigns or offer special incentives for customers who donate. We will update this page with confirmed live campaigns as November approaches.
Platform Guide for No-Shave November
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NoShaveNovember. Share your progress photos and encourage friends to donate.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NoShaveNovember. Post daily or weekly updates of your beard or hair growth journey.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #NoShaveNovember. Tweet facts about cancer awareness and share links to donation pages.
No-Shave November Hero
Matthew Hill
No-Shave November timeline
The family run, web-based No-Shave November organization has grown exponentially since 2009. In fact, the organization has raised more than $2 million dollars to date.
The Hill family of Chicago decided to use No-Shave November — already a longtime tradition — as a way to raise money for charity.
Matthew Hill, the father of the originators of No-Shave November, passed away from colon cancer.
No-Shave November FAQs
When is No-Shave November?
No-Shave November 2026 runs throughout the entire month of November, from Sunday, November 1, to Monday, November 30. It’s a dedicated time to grow out your hair and raise awareness for cancer.
How many people are affected by cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2026. Globally, millions more are affected, underscoring the vital need for awareness and research.
How much money has No-Shave November raised?
Since its inception, the No-Shave November organization has raised millions of dollars, with funds directed towards cancer research, prevention, and education. These contributions support various partner charities dedicated to fighting cancer.
What is the difference between No-Shave November and Movember?
No-Shave November encourages participants to grow out all body hair (facial hair, leg hair, etc.) to raise awareness and donate grooming expenses to various cancer charities. Movember, while also in November, specifically focuses on growing mustaches to raise funds for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.
No-Shave November Activities
Let your hair grow and flow, obviously
The rules of No-Shave November are easy to remember: Don't shave during the month and, instead, donate your typical monthly hair expenses to the cause.
Set up your own fundraiser
The rules of No-Shave November are easy to remember: Don't shave during the month and, instead, donate your typical monthly hair expenses to the cause.
Spread the word far and wide
It's great to live in an interconnected world. That's because you can support, celebrate and endorse No-Shave November on social media. Don't forget the hashtag: #NoShaveNovember
​5 Hair-raising Facts About No-Shave November
​People have been shaving for ages
​Before razors, people would remove unwanted hairs using two shells or other sharp tools to pluck the hairs out.
Shaving's a "Great" idea
Macedonian king Alexander the Great was a strong proponent of shaving, because he appreciated how tidy it made everybody look.
​Shave and a haircut — at home?
​According to some estimates, barbershops' share of shaving revenue dropped from 50 percent in the late 1800s to about 10 percent by 1939 due to the invention of personal electric and safety razors.
​Confucius predicted this
Confucians were discouraged from cutting hair, fingernails or beards, since Confucius himself said the body was a gift from our parents.
Women haven't always been smooth-shaven
Western women began shaving their legs en masse right around the First World War when dress hemlines became shorter and swimsuits became more revealing.
Why We Love No-Shave November
Cancer touches everyone
Most people know someone who is suffering from cancer. Although treatment has improved over the decades, it remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world.
Hair is in!
Trends come and go. Then they come back. One trend that came back around (with a vengeance) is facial hair. You can't throw a stick these days without hitting a dude with a bodacious beard or a 1970s-style mustache.
It reminds us of things we don't normally think about
The clever idea behind No-Shave November is the idea that cancer patients often lose their hair. No-Shave November brings that into focus while raising money and awareness.
No-Shave November dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1 | Sunday |
| 2027 | November 1 | Monday |
| 2028 | November 1 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | November 1 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 1 | Friday |
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