When I've carried a beard for an extended period, I've gone to my childhood barber (or a classmate who is also a barber) to get the beard trimmed and shaped (I don't shave everyday due to breakouts). If I have more than say, five days of growth, I let them shave my head as well. Prior to joining this forum, I went to the barber on alternating Fridays (the Fridays I was off) My childhood barber (who is in his 70s), charges $10 for everything, whereas my classmate charges $20 for everything) Since joining this forum, I may have been to a barber twice and that was only because I was on maneuvers and couldn't get my hands on a razor or cream at the time (big mistake). In your situation, most barbers will do it, but you have to ask as some may not give you a razor shave for sanitary reasons, it's pretty much a case by case basis.
