Today we’d like to introduce you to Joeferson Gawaran.
Hi Joeferson, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Throughout life, I came across many different people who would tell me that I should become a Barber and open up my own Barbershop. I’ve worked in many different industries and even served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Even after gaining a wide range of skills and experience, it felt as if God was “forcing me” to take the path of a Barber which ultimately became not just a way of life, but a platform to connect with others in so many ways I would’ve never imagined.
Cut & Dry Barbershop opened up its doors on 01/02/2016, and will be celebrating its 10-year Anniversary on 01/02/2026. It has survived years of not having enough Barbers to meet the demand of people requiring haircuts, pandemic shut-downs and the absence of my wife, Sarah, and I as we moved our family to The Bay Area for her to pursue her doctorates in Chiropractic.
Cut & Dry Barbershop has stood the test of time, trials and tribulations because of the culture that was cultivated from the start. That culture is to provide a Barbershop where anyone from any walk of life will feel comfortable coming to us and trusting us to provide quality service to meet or exceed their expectations.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The greatest obstacles have been finding Barbers who believed in our Shop’s mission, navigating the hard times caused by the pandemic shut-downs and the absence of Sarah and myself. The resilience demonstrated towards multiple variations of struggles is a testament to Cut & Dry Barbershop’s commitment to our supporters.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Cut & Dry Barbershop offers a consultation, hair wash and styling with premium products with every haircut. We are appointment-based, and unlike most Barbershops have streamlined all of our Barbers’ availabilities on one booking platform. No need to download different booking apps, call in and go back and forth with who else is available and for which times. We attempt to make things as easy as possible for our clients, because we understand life itself can be demanding.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
The business model for Cut & Dry Barbershop came from Shane Nesbitt who became my mentor. I have had the honor to work along side him and Juan Montiel during my time in The Bay Area. Of course, Sarah has been a huge factor in Cut & Dry Barbershop’s success as I prefer to focus on being a Barber rather than an actual business owner. Sarah has spearheaded the ideas for events, marketing, relationship building, administrative support etc. Minh Tran was the first Barber hired and has been an integral part of our team. Especially since he took on the managerial duties while Sarah and I moved our family to The Bay for her to pursue her doctorates degree. And of course, the rest of Barbers; Wes, Jestoni and Mikee as they continue to provide our clients with their each unique skills and experiences. We definitely can’t forget all of our clients and supporters as they are the heart of our Shop which keeps us going!
Pricing:
- Gentlemen’s Cut $45
- OG Cut (ACTIVE Military/Seniors) $40
- Junior’s Cut (17yrs old and below) $30
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cutanddrybarbershop.com
- Instagram: @cutxdrybarbershop
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cutanddrybarbershop
