Most men come into the barbershop knowing they want their beard cleaned up but not knowing what to call what they want. A barber who can identify and execute the major beard style categories serves this client clearly.
The classic wet shave is a premium barbershop service that combines a hot towel preparation, shaving cream, and razor work. It takes 20 to 30 minutes and produces results a home razor cannot replicate.
A beard fade blends the edges of the beard seamlessly into the skin rather than leaving a hard-cut perimeter. It requires different technique than a haircut fade and is one of the most requested premium barbershop services.
A straight razor shave is the premium service in most barbershops. The quality of the result depends heavily on preparation: the softening process, the lather, and the skin preparation steps before the blade ever touches the face.