THE GENTRY is a Maori owned corporate barbershop in Central Auckland. The business was created by Adrian Evans of Nga Puhi, Ngati Kahu, Te Aupouri descent after a long international career in hairdressing. By creating his own business Adrian now has the chance to offer an experience of luxury, and world class barbering here in New Zealand on his own terms.
The Gentry focuses on the professional male, and is perfectly sited at 70 Shortland St – the epicentre of Auckland’s business district. Within walking distance for many professional clientele, parking is also available for those willing to travel to avail themselves of the high class service and surroundings offered by The Gentry.
With street frontage providing high visibility and surrounded by high rise office towers, The Gentry offers today’s discerning man a place to sit, relax and engage in the art of men’s hairdressing in a contemporary environment.
Adrian primarily aims to reduce wait time for busy professionals by offering clients an easy online booking system.Bookings can be made from a cellphone, and planned into a busy schedule without fear of wasting time.
But above all it’s about making men feel good by making them look good. “Many men would admit that they need a bit of help in that department which is where The Gentry comes in.” Adrian’s aim is to create an environment at The Gentry in which men can relax and say what they feel about their appearance and receive an honest and professional opinion in return.
The Gentry is a full-service gentleman’s barbershop dedicated to consistently providing world class men’s grooming services, advice and high quality products in a professional environment.
1. Hair: Traditional and fashion haircuts and styling, one step colour treatments, scalp analysis
2. Shaves: Traditional straight edge razor shaves, hot towels, and balm treatment
3. Maintenance: Neck and ear trims, eye brow and nose trims
4. A discrete concierge service and in the future THE GENTRY product range for men, and hair loss prevention
Adrian Evans, the owner, has been in the hair industry for 20 years across four different countries, but always at the high end of the market. After returning from overseas in 2003 he successfully ran a barbershop in partnership with Servilles before taking part ownership in their Shortland Street franchise.
In 2008 he sold his stake in the business to study journalism at Auckland University of Technology which saw him graduate in 2010 with a Bachelor of Communications.
In 2013 he joined Bettjemans, one of New Zealand’s most prestigious hair salons, where his passion for men’s barbering was reignited.
Now in 2015 he returns to 70 Shortland St to change the game by taking the best parts of men’s barbering and rolling them into one smart package called The Gentry.
