Traditional Turkish Barber in Istanbul

A traditional Turkish barber service brings together hot towel preparation, straight razor shaving, beard detailing and post-shave care in one carefully planned appointment.

At Luxus Hair Group, the service is adapted to the client’s beard length, skin sensitivity and preferred finish. Clients can choose a clean shave, straight razor line definition, Proraso beard care or a combined haircut and shave appointment at LUXUS Galata or LUXUS Karaköy.

What Does a Traditional Turkish Barber Service Include?

The service may begin with preparation of the beard and skin, followed by trimming or straight razor work depending on the chosen appointment.

A traditional shave can include:

• Hot towel preparation
• Pre-shave product or shaving foam
• Straight razor shaving
• Cheek and neckline detailing
• Beard trimming with clippers or scissors
• Post-shave care
• Proraso shave or beard care

Not every stage is automatically included in every appointment. The exact service should be confirmed when booking, particularly when hot towel preparation or additional care stages are requested.

Hot Towel and Straight Razor Shave

A hot towel can help prepare the beard area before shaving and make the process more comfortable. The temperature should feel warm and relaxing rather than excessively hot.

Straight razor work may be used for a full clean shave or only around the cheek line and neckline. The shaving direction and closeness are adjusted according to beard growth, skin sensitivity and any previous irritation.

Clients who frequently experience razor burn, redness or ingrown hairs should mention this before the appointment. A very close shave may not be appropriate for every skin type.

Hot towel preparation may also need to be adapted or avoided when there is active irritation, an open wound, visible inflammation or recent cosmetic treatment in the area.

Keeping the Beard While Using Traditional Techniques

A traditional Turkish shave does not always mean removing the entire beard.

Clients who want to keep their beard can combine trimming and shaping with straight razor detailing. Clippers or scissors can maintain the main beard length, while the razor is used to define the cheek line, neckline and smaller detail areas.

This approach can suit short, structured beards as well as longer beards that need a cleaner outline without losing overall density.

For appointments focused mainly on reducing beard length and reshaping the beard, the separate Beard Trim and Shave service may be more appropriate.

Proraso Shave and Beard Care

Proraso services offer a classic grooming option using products developed for shaving and beard care.

The current Proraso beard care service is a four-stage treatment and takes approximately 20 minutes. It can be booked separately or combined with a haircut or shave.

Product choice and application should still take skin sensitivity into account. Clients with known reactions to fragranced or shaving products should mention this before the service begins.

Can a Men’s Haircut Be Added?

Yes. A men’s haircut can be booked with a traditional shave or beard care service.

The haircut is priced separately and can be planned as a fade, taper, scissor cut or another suitable men’s haircut depending on the current length and preferred style.

Booking both services in advance allows enough time to be reserved for the haircut, shave and finishing stages.

After-Shave Care

The skin may feel temporarily sensitive after a close shave.

After the appointment, it is generally helpful to avoid rubbing the area, strong alcohol-based products and intensive exfoliation. A suitable moisturising or post-shave product may be used if needed.

If the skin feels irritated, repeated shaving, high heat and steam should be limited until the area settles.

Strong burning, persistent redness or cuts should not be treated as a normal result of the service.

Traditional Turkish Barber Prices

There is no single fixed package price for every traditional Turkish barber appointment. The total depends on the shave, beard care and haircut services selected.

Current related prices at Luxus Hair Group are:

• Beard shave: 500 TL
• Proraso shave: 500 TL
• Proraso beard care: 500 TL
• Men’s haircut: 1,000 TL

Proraso beard care is a four-stage service and takes approximately 20 minutes.

The listed prices apply to the individual services shown above. Whether hot towel preparation or additional care stages are included should be confirmed when booking.

Traditional Turkish Barber in Galata and Karaköy

Traditional shave, straight razor and Proraso grooming appointments can be planned at both Luxus Hair Group locations in central Istanbul.

LUXUS Galata

Müeyyetzade, Galip Dede Cd. No: 97B
34425 Beyoğlu, Istanbul

LUXUS Galata serves clients looking for a traditional Turkish barber in Galata, Şişhane, Tünel and the surrounding Beyoğlu area.

LUXUS Karaköy

Arap Cami, Tersane Cd. No: 2
34421 Beyoğlu, Istanbul

LUXUS Karaköy is close to Karaköy and Galataport and offers traditional shaving, beard care and men’s haircut services by appointment.

Phone: +90 (532) 266 27 16
Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a traditional Turkish shave different from a regular beard trim?

Yes. A beard trim mainly focuses on reducing length and shaping the beard. A traditional shave may also include hot towel preparation, straight razor work and post-shave care.

Is hot towel preparation included in every shave?

Not necessarily. It depends on the service booked and should be confirmed before the appointment.

Can Proraso beard care be booked without a haircut?

Yes. Proraso beard care can be booked as a separate service. A men’s haircut may be added if required.

Before Your Appointment

When booking, mention whether you want a clean shave, beard detailing, hot towel preparation, Proraso care or a combined haircut and shave appointment.

You should also share any history of razor irritation, ingrown hairs, active skin sensitivity or recent cosmetic treatment so the service can be adjusted appropriately.