GUIDE
Men's Grooming Guide
The Detroit Barbers primer on cuts, beards, products, and finding the right barber.
How often to get a cut
Most men benefit from a cut every 3–4 weeks. Fades tighten up sooner — every 2–3 weeks if you want it sharp.
Beard maintenance
Shape every 2 weeks. Wash 2–3 times per week with beard wash. Beard oil daily, especially in Michigan winters.
Product basics
Pomade for hold + shine. Clay or paste for matte texture. Sea salt spray for natural volume.
Hot towel shave
Once a month is the move. Steaming towels open pores, the straight razor delivers the smoothest finish — nothing else compares.
Picking the right barber
Bring a reference photo. Tell your barber what you do for work and how much time you'll spend styling. The cut should fit your life.
PRODUCT GUIDES
In-Depth Product & Styling Guides
Barber-written deep dives on the products our staff uses every day in the chair.
How to Use Pomade
Detroit Barbers' barber-led guide to using pomade: how much to use, how to apply it, common mistakes, and the best hairstyles for water-based and petro pomades.
Texture Powder vs Pomade
Texture powder vs pomade: the differences in hold, shine, volume, and finish — plus when to use each, and how to combine them. Barber-led guide from Detroit Barbers.
Beard Balm vs Beard Oil
Beard balm vs beard oil — the real difference in hold, moisture, control, and shape. Detroit Barbers' guide to which product works for short, medium, and dry beards.
How to Use Aftershave
How to use aftershave properly — when to apply, why it matters after shaves and line-ups, common mistakes, and the difference between aftershave and cologne. Detroit Barbers guide.
Best Hair Product for Thick Hair
Thick hair needs different products than fine hair. Detroit Barbers' barber-led guide to the best pomades, powders, and sprays for thick-haired men — by style and finish.
SHOP
Detroit Barbers Grooming Line
Barber-tested men's pomades — matte cream, water-based, and classic petro formulas for the cuts we do every day at Detroit Barbers. Shop the line online.
Detroit Barbers texture powder adds instant volume, lift, and a matte finish to any men's haircut. Lightweight, easy to apply, no residue.
Detroit Barbers 8 oz. Texture Spray gives men's cuts effortless texture, grit, and a natural matte finish. Perfect for crops, quiffs, and waves.
Detroit Barbers beard balm conditions, shapes, and tames every beard. Available in Bay Rum, O.G., and Royal Oak scents — barber-tested.
Detroit Barbers 4 oz. aftershave splashes — Bay Rum & Bergamot, Swag, Lemon & Cherry. Soothes, tones, and finishes every shave.