Today we’d like to introduce you to JEFFREY DAVIS.
Hi JEFFREY, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
As a barber, Jeff has over 40 years of barbering experience. A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, he spent time in Sarasota, Florida before settling in Dallas 16 years ago. For the last 12 years, he has transformed the barbershop business into a truly different experience. Furthering my cosmetology education In 2012, he graduated from paul Mitchell and the idea of staying an employee wasn’t an option. Given his new training and over 30 years of experience, few were willing to pay him what he was truly worth—so he decided to start his own business again. This is where Astute Gentlemen Cigar and Barber Lounge was born. The complimentary service continued, but this time with cigars. “It continued to be a way to socialize on the weekends while getting your hair cut.” Behind a bookcase in the barbershop, a speakeasy-style space is hidden, equipped with a full bar, six televisions, and a walk-in humidor. But what makes this place truly special is that you can smoke in both the lounge and the barbershop, and Jeff is the only person in the state of Texas who can do that.
“About four years ago, a state law was created that prohibits a barbers from operating within a cigar lounge. But since I was established before the law, I can continue to do it.”
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The is alway bumps in the road you just have to be able to make your way throw and contiue to move forward as you make the necessary changes to be better
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
As a barber, Jeff has over 40 years of barbering experience I simply love what i do. The combination of cutting hair and smoking cigars sets me apart from any barber shop or cigar loune in the country. i am now going in to my 13 year in business and have just received 2025 Barber of the year from Dallas Weekly.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
@Astutegentlemen_barberandcigar on IG
astutegentlemen on FB
contact us@ 9726749662
book appointment @astutegentlemen.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://astutegentlemen.com
- Instagram: @astutegentlemen_barberandcigar
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astutegentlemenbarberandcigarlounge
- LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/@worldclassbarberitv697
