Professional Beard Grooming on the Upper East Side
A great beard requires regular maintenance, and nobody does it better than a skilled barber with the right tools. City Barbers at 223 E 74th St on the Upper East Side offers professional beard trimming, shaping, and detailing for $25 — or as part of our Haircut & Beard Trim combo for $60.
Whether you maintain a full beard, a shorter stubble look, a goatee, or a defined corporate beard, our barbers will shape it to complement your face and keep it looking polished. Every beard trim at City Barbers includes a hot towel finish for a clean, smooth feel.
What's Included in a Beard Trim
- Consultation — We discuss your beard goals and the look you're going for before starting
- Trimming & shaping — Precision trimming to your desired length and style, using professional-grade clippers and scissors
- Line detailing — Clean, sharp lines along the cheeks, jawline, and neckline
- Hot towel finish — A warm towel to open the pores, soften the skin, and leave your beard and face feeling refreshed
- Product finishing — A light conditioning product applied to leave the beard looking healthy and well-groomed
Beard Styles We Work With
Our barbers are experienced with a wide range of beard styles, including:
- Full Beard — Shaped and maintained to keep it even, full, and controlled
- Short Stubble / Designer Stubble — Trimmed to a precise length with clean edges
- Corporate Beard — A clean, conservative style that's work-appropriate and well-defined
- Goatee & Variations — Including chin strap, Van Dyke, and extended goatee
- Beardstache — Heavier mustache with stubble beard — we can craft and maintain this look
- Natural / Long Beard — Trimmed to remove split ends and maintain shape without reducing the length dramatically
Why Get Your Beard Trimmed at a Barbershop?
Home beard trimmers are fine for day-to-day maintenance, but nothing replaces the precision of a professional barber working with proper tools and a trained eye. Common problems our clients come in to fix include uneven lines, an overgrown neckline, patchy shaping, or a beard that's grown out of proportion with their face shape.
Our barbers know how to work with your natural beard growth pattern to create a look that enhances your jawline and overall appearance. It's a different skill set from cutting hair — and at City Barbers, it's one we take seriously.
Beard Care Tips Between Visits
- Use beard oil daily to keep the hair soft and the skin underneath moisturized and healthy
- Comb or brush your beard daily to train the growth direction and prevent tangles
- Trim the neckline yourself every 1–2 weeks between visits to maintain a clean look — use the Adam's apple as a guide for the neckline boundary
- Come in every 3–4 weeks for a professional shape-up — more often if you have a shorter, more defined style
- Wash your beard 2–3 times per week with a dedicated beard wash or mild shampoo to prevent buildup
Frequently Asked Questions — Beard Trim
A beard trim at City Barbers is $25. The Haircut & Beard Trim combo is $60 — saving $5 compared to booking each service separately. Walk-ins welcome.
Absolutely. A standalone beard trim is $25 and includes shaping, detailing, and a hot towel finish. No haircut required.
For a tight, defined beard style, every 3–4 weeks is ideal. For longer or fuller beards, every 4–6 weeks works well. Many clients schedule beard trims to coincide with their haircut appointments.
The beard trim includes a hot towel finish and a clean-up of the cheek and necklines. For a full straight razor shave experience, check out our Hot Towel Royal Shave ($50).
Just tell your barber what you have in mind — bring a reference photo if you have one. Our barbers will give you an honest assessment of what's achievable with your current growth and help you transition to the new look over one or two visits.