Beard Grooming Guide for Men in Amsterdam (2026)

The Complete Beard Grooming Guide for Amsterdam Men

Whether you're growing your first beard or maintaining a well-established one, proper grooming makes all the difference. This guide covers everything from professional beard services in Amsterdam to daily maintenance tips.

Professional Beard Services

Hot Towel Beard Trim

The hot towel beard trim is the gold standard of professional beard care. Here's what happens during a session at Porem Barbershop:

1. Hot towel application — steams open your pores and softens the beard hair

2. Consultation — your barber discusses the shape and style you want

3. Trimming — detail scissors and clippers shape the bulk of the beard

4. Line work — a straight razor defines the cheek line, jawline, and neckline

5. Second hot towel — cleans the area and soothes the skin

6. Aftershave balm — hydrates and protects the freshly trimmed skin

Price at Porem: €35 | Duration: 30 minutes

Clean Shave

For men who prefer a smooth face, the traditional clean shave is an experience you can't replicate at home:

1. Pre-shave oil — protects the skin and reduces razor drag

2. Hot towel — opens pores and lifts the hair

3. Lathering — rich shaving cream applied with a brush

4. First pass — with the grain using a straight razor

5. Re-lather and second pass — against the grain for maximum smoothness

6. Cold towel — closes pores

7. Aftershave — soothes and hydrates

Price at Porem: €35 | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Beard Maintenance Tips

Washing

Don't use regular shampoo on your beard — it strips natural oils. Use a dedicated beard wash 2–3 times per week. On other days, just rinse with warm water.

Brushing

A boar bristle brush distributes natural oils evenly, trains the hair to grow in the right direction, and exfoliates the skin underneath. Brush daily, preferably after applying beard oil.

Beard Oil

Apply 3–5 drops of beard oil after showering while the hair is still slightly damp. Work it into the skin underneath, not just the surface hair. This prevents itching, flaking, and dryness.

Trimming Between Visits

Invest in a good trimmer for maintenance between barbershop visits. Focus on the neckline — a clean neckline makes even a scruffy beard look intentional.

The Neckline Rule

A common mistake is shaving the neckline too high. The rule: place two fingers above your Adam's apple. That's where your neckline should be. Everything below gets shaved clean.

Best Beard Styles for 2026

The Corporate Beard

Short, neat, and precisely lined. Perfect for professionals who want facial hair without the "wild man" look. Requires maintenance every 2 weeks.

The Full Beard

Grown out to 2–4cm, shaped with clean cheek and necklines. The key is regular barber visits to keep the shape — a full beard without maintenance just looks unkempt.

The Stubble

3–5 days of growth, maintained with a trimmer at 3–5mm. Deceptively low-maintenance but requires consistent upkeep. The trick: still get the neckline and cheek line done at the barbershop.

The Beardstache

Heavier moustache with lighter stubble or a short beard. Currently trending hard in Amsterdam, especially paired with a mid fade.

Combo Deals: Haircut + Beard

At Porem Barbershop, our most popular service is the haircut and beard trim combo. Instead of €45 + €35 = €80, you pay €68 for both — saving €12.

The combo takes about 60 minutes. Your barber handles everything in one session: consultation, haircut, fade, beard shaping, hot towel, and styling.

Book your beard trim at Porem Barbershop — two locations in Amsterdam Centrum, open 7 days a week.