Meet Joeferson Gawaran of Cut & Dry Barbershop in Mira Mesa

Today we’d like to introduce you to Joeferson Gawaran.

Joeferson, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I was born in San Diego, CA where my family took residence in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa. Growing up, I watched my Uncle Steve give haircuts to all of the men in the family. By the time I was 13 years old, I was already giving haircuts to myself, my brothers and friends. Starting to work at the age of 16, I worked oddball jobs, fast-food joints, retail and eventually joined the United States Marine Corps. It was only then that I entertained the idea of becoming a licensed Barber and opening up my own shop. After my Honorable Discharge from the Marines, I went to school for my Barber License as well as earning my Associates Degree in Business Management. After earning my Barber License, I worked at Primetime Barbershop in Mira Mesa and began honing my skills as a Barber. After two years of working at Primetime Barbershop, I decided to open Cut & Dry Barbershop in my own neighborhood. I first sought mentorship in the Bay Area from Shane Nesbitt who is regarded as one of the most prolific Barbers of our time. Studying his business and Barbering practices, I became confident to bring that same knowledge of application back to San Diego. It was on January 2, 2016, when I had officially opened the door not just for my business, but also for experiences and opportunities shared with my community.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?During the year leading up to the Grand Opening of Cut & Dry Barbershop, my younger sister, Katlyn, died from Lupus. Is was unequivocally unexpected and was a shock to everyone who knew her. I received the phone call during the middle of a haircut. My brother, Michael, told me that Katlyn died and that I needed to come to the hospital. I finished the haircut and gathered myself to face something I wish had not become a reality. I dealt with extreme depression but had to help my family prepare Katlyn’s funeral. I had used all of my money saved for opening the Barbershop so that my Sister could have the best memorial services possible. By the grace of God, friends and family donated enough money to cover the money I had put up front and more. It would have been wrong of me to take the donated money and use it for my business, so I just accepted that I wasn’t going to open Cut & Dry Barbershop. My Mother and Wife both came to me and offered to give me money to start my Barbershop. I refused at first, but something told me this is just something I had to do. My Wife, Sarah, supported and uplifted me during the year to keep me motivated in opening the shop. She even emptied her whole savings account because she really believes in me. It was at this point, I knew I couldn’t turn back from my future as a Barbershop owner.

Cut & Dry Barbershop – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Cut & Dry Barbershop continues to preserve the true essence of Barbering for clients from all walks of life. Our Barbers will continuously strive to cultivate themselves in the progression of every facet of their craft, with both clients current and new.

We are known for our exceptional customer service, early and “late” appointments. We work 9-hour days starting as early as 6 am and ending as late as 9 pm.

We are most proud of our customer service, cleanliness as a Barbershop and passion towards giving our clients a better haircut than the last one.

Clients have told us time and time again that we are reliable, clean and hospitable. We believe these traits are the main reasons we are able to retain so much of our clientele.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
We define success by the positive response we get from a client after their service. Things we look for our clients who appreciate the atmosphere we continuously work to preserve and improve. We believe that although our books are for the most part packed, we still can earn the business of others by providing an experience that is unique to others. Making our clients smile, laugh and feel confident walking out of the shop are all things we look out for to ensure the best possible experience.

Pricing:

• Gentlemen’s Cut: $35
• OG Cut (Senior/Military/Veteran): $30
• Junior’s Cut (17yrs and below): $20
• Beard trim: $15
• Straight Razor Shave: $30
• Cut and Beard Trim: $45
• Cut and Shave: $60

Contact Info:

• Address: 9225 Mira Mesa Blvd Suite 214
  San Diego, CA 92126
• Website: www.cutanddrybarbershop.com
• Phone: 858-799-1229
• Email: cutanddrybarbershop@gmail.com
• Instagram: @cutxdrybarbershop
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/cutanddrybarbershop/
• Yelp: https://yelp.to/qTKq/t5Y2uXTv9V

Image Credit:
Jan Michael Gawaran

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