Gent Cuts and Grooming

It’s my fourth time coming here and must say it is worth every penny. Today (May 24^th) and March 24^th Chris cut my hair and I was very pleased with the result both times as he did a terrific job. He remembered me from 2 months ago as well which is rare to see at many barber shops nowadays.
I’ve had my bad experiences at so many places and was having a hard time finding a decent barber… was almost losing hope. Gent on Grand Ave has come to my rescue!
THANK YOU Chris and staff! You guys rock!

I’ve been going to Gent in St Paul for over a year and could not be more happier with this place! Always the best haircuts and 1^st class professionalism/​service from the great staff that works here. No place does it better than Gents in St Paul!!!

In fairness I didn’t receive a haircut from Gent Cuts and Grooming, but the receptionist wasn’t familiar with the following words when I called:
Booking «How far out are you booking?»
Barber
Availability
It was too painful to schedule an appointment here, I had to pass.

Been going here for a couple years. At the end of the day, the decent haircuts they give are just not worth waiting 15+ minutes past the scheduled appointment time, being sold defective products that they won’t refund/​exchange, and generally being treated rudely. They’ve lost my business.

Perfect place to have a hair cut. Friendly people super elegant and best hair cuts with styles

I’ve been going to Gent for a while now. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, easy to schedule cuts via phone or online (so convenient!). Patrick is my barber and gives the best haircuts I’ve had and so I want to focus on him in particular. He’s really well rounded with his skills — good with fades, classic cuts as well as newer, edgier styles. Patrick is adept at helping you decide what to do when you want to switch it up a little. If what you’re thinking is not gonna work for you he will steer you in the right direction. It’s also clear that he’s the go-​to guy for many of his colleagues as well so that says something. I haven’t reviewed this place before — but after having to go to another place, getting bad results and being reminded of what it’s like to NOT have Pat cut my hair I was inspired to write something. Check out Gent and if you’re the type of person who prefers to have a regular barber you can’t go wrong scheduling with Patrick. Just be sure to plan ahead because he books out quickly. But it’s well worth it.

This is the best haircut in the Twin Cities that you’re not getting. The hot towels are great, as are the comfortable chairs, but I appreciate how they always remember the little quirks about your hair or the shape of your head. My stylist is Laura and no one is better than she is. Funny, great conversations, detail oriented, and ridiculously talented, she will always send you out the door feeling like a million bucks. I’m a customer for life.

Only good things to say here!
I made an appointment in the morning and they had multiple openings and were super flexible. The interior aesthetic is very clean and well kept.
Walked in and had Aaron who did an excellent job. Very precise work and good job checking with how I felt about lengths continuously as he moved. The whole appointment only took about 30 minutes.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a high quality men’s haircut.

I have had my haircut literally all over the world and this place is by far the best yet. I am a Minnesota native and traveled home for the holidays and one of my best friends told me he started coming here and that I HAD to check this place out. I booked an appointment with Aaron (which was strategic as I opted for the one who had the least openings, insinuating he was a good choice, by far he was). I have an interesting hair texture as I am mixed with black and white so its straighter but more coarse hair. He did a phenomenal fade, used some of the best hair product I’ve used yet (Suaveacito) and was just overall a fun, hipster-​ish guy to talk to. I am sad I don’t live in Minnesota anymore as he would easily be my new haircut guy. Seriously check this very classy establishment out!

Patrick is amazing. Not only does he perform an amazing haircut, he is just an awesome guy. I always leave looking and feeling great. People talk about the special bond they have with their barber… at Gent it is the real deal.

Do NOT come here for a buzzcut. I asked for a simple #2 buzzcut. After my «barber» told me he didn’t have a #2 (first warning sign) he went around the shop looking for the #2 attachment. What followed was a horrifying display of the employees trying to decide what a number 2 was, and googling to decide if their 2/​8″ attachment was in fact a «number two.»
I should have taken the hint and walked out then, but I stayed. The haircut that followed was clearly not the barber’s specialty, or even something that he ever does. I had to point out some obviously missed spots (he was about to send me off with hair on the left side of my head that was twice as long as the right) and the end result still had way too many stray long hairs to be considered a good buzzcut.
Not quite «1 star» bad, since they were nice and no complete divots were taken out of my head, but they still botched it about as much as possible with the world’s easiest haircut. They must be better at the traditional scissors haircuts. From my experience though, for $ 15+tip I could have bought some trimmers and done a better job myself.

There are two things I look for in a haircut experience: 1) How good is the haircut, and 2) Can I bear to spend 30 — 45 minutes with the person cutting my hair. To Andy at Gent, I would give 10 stars on both counts if Unilocal would let me. The first time Andy cut my hair, I myself loved the cut, and also, I got more compliments on my hair than I ever had before. Now I’m a regular, and so glad to have found a skilled stylist who listens to what I want and helps me look way better than I otherwise would. Also, Andy is efficient (without being rushed), genuinely friendly, and is a cool guy but who has not an ounce of pretension about him. He makes the whole experience relaxing and fun, and I walk out feeling great. Thanks Andy, and thanks Gent.

This place is no nonsense, and is how I like my haircuts. You walk in, are greeted warmly, and are told to have a seat in the nice leather chairs. You have a full fridge of drinks, if you like. The sports tv is on, but it’s not overwhelming as it is in some «men’s salons.» I had an appointment with Patrick and was seen within a minute of sitting down.
Patrick was laid back, cool dude. No fake tough guy bullshit either. He asked how I wanted my hair cut, and we talked through some issues. I had a pretty terrible cut from the last barber I went to, and he worked with me to fix the hair length issues they gave me. Here are the highlights:
1. Vigorous scalp massage while getting hair washed. Prime!
2. Hot towel on the face after wash. Never knew how great that felt.
3. Very thorough styling tips after we were done.
4. Fly haircut. Patrick had me looking sharp when I walked out. Because he cut my hair well, even when I mess up the styling at home, it still looks damn good.
5. Good vibe. Nothing is more annoying than the bullshit sports/​tough guy/​macho man salons. I’m a man, not a cave animal. Give me a good haircut without all of the fussy pampering BS and I’m happy to come back. If I want all the fussy stuff, I would read GQ.

I moved to the area in March and one of my least favorite things in life is trying to find a new place to cut my hair, because I am particular about it and it is hard to find stylists that do a great job with guys’ hair. However, I got lucky with the first place I picked, Gents. It is a clean, classy environment with an incredibly friendly staff. Andy has been cutting my hair for more than three months now and he does a great job every time. If you want a superior hair cut from a talented stylist, Gents is the best place in the Twin Cities to find it.

I’ve been going here for almost a year and I’m very happy with my stylist, Danielle. The haircuts are reasonably priced and salon caliber, and the products I’ve bought there are nice quality (but like all salons, expensive).The online appointment scheduler is a great feature, too.

Over the last year+ my friends and I have all found our way to David at Gents Cuts and Grooming. He is excellent. I would recommend him to any dudes who need a stylish cut or just a high and tight like me for us balding guys. Also, David promised to be honest with me and tell me when it’s time just to shave it all off. So far, so good, he says. Go see David — easy to book a spot with their online system!

Great people with great service. They are always friendly that make sure you are taken care of while there.

I was on a biz trip staying in downtown St. Paul but, amazingly, there is not a place to get a haircut downtown after 7. Found this place on Unilocal and took a short cab ride out there. Had an outstanding experience with Andy. Very professional and did a great job, never had anyone cut my hair like he did. Will have to wait to get my haircut for the next trip to St. Paul!

Despite weeks of careful research, I was still not sure where or who I would trust to cut my hair. However, even with my first phone call I was greeted with professionalism and friendliness and knew right away that this was a great place. The staff is amazing, and the cuts are too! I got my hair cut by Justin (whom I highly recommend) and was elated with how it turned out. Needless to say, I have become a regular, and I love it! The service is great and the cuts come with an optional wash and hot towel (don’t pass that up!), which is well worth the cost. Definitely give Gents a shot!

It’s funny how my 12 yo son is just fine with Great Clips, but my 9yo son will have none of that!
My husband gets his hair cut by Justin so we made an appt.
After we checked in, we were offered water or Coke products-​my 9yo loved that!
Justin was very professional and took my 9yo seriously about his hair. My son even had pictures of how he wanted his hair and it came out perfectly.