A great beard trim doesn't have to fall apart the moment you leave the chair. With a few simple habits at home, you can keep your beard looking sharp and intentional right up until your next visit to Deja Vu Barbershop.
Wash It Properly
Beard hair is coarser and drier than the hair on your head, so a regular shampoo can strip it out. Use a dedicated beard wash 2–3 times a week to keep it clean without drying out the skin underneath, which is what causes itchiness and flaking.
Condition And Oil Daily
A few drops of beard oil worked in daily keeps both the hair and the skin underneath hydrated. This is the single biggest factor in whether a beard looks tidy or unruly between trims — dry beard hair frizzes and loses shape fast.
Comb It The Same Direction Every Day
Training your beard to lay in one consistent direction with a boar-bristle brush or beard comb helps maintain the shape your barber gave it, and makes flyaways and stray hairs easier to spot and address early.
Clean Up The Neckline Yourself, Carefully
Between visits, it's fine to touch up stray neck hairs below your natural jawline with a trimmer — just don't go above the line your barber set, since that's what keeps the shape looking intentional rather than growing in unevenly.
- Wash with beard-specific products, not regular shampoo
- Apply beard oil or balm daily
- Brush or comb in one consistent direction
- Only trim below the neckline your barber established
- Book a touch-up every 2–3 weeks to keep the shape crisp
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View Beard Trim DetailsBetween full trims, a quick line up keeps your beard's edges as sharp as the day you left the chair. Ready for your next visit? Book online or walk into our Murray Hill shop.