Remember when barbershops were places where men went to get away, have a good conversation and a haircut, maybe get a shave and enjoy the experience of a traditional masculine environment?
Southlake has that very place – The Lodge Barbershop at 1125 Davis Blvd, Suite 400. Owner Richard Nicholas, a born Texan and avid outdoor sportsman, grew up playing football, baseball and basketball. He enjoys deer and bird hunting and fishes competitively in bass tournaments. When you visit The Lodge, you might find Richard sharing his latest hunting or fishing adventures. Or everyone might be discussing local restaurants and great places for barbecue. This barbershop is a place for men to relax and take some time away from their busy schedules.
Richard has been a barber for 24 years. He attended barber college right out of high school. Today, his own shop includes five other barbers, who, like Richard, enjoy making customers feel welcome, invited and comfortable.
The environment at The Lodge is a combination of upscale and down-to-earth, with a rustic feel inspired by heavy wood furnishings, restored antique barber chairs that are over 100 years old, and a feeling that you’ve entered a hunting lodge or masculine retreat. A 200-lb. tree-trunk coffee table is the centerpiece that Richard built the shop around. There are statement pieces on the walls – including 50-year-old barber poles - and a back bar, where the barbers keep their tools, that was carved by artisans from the Tarahumara Indian tribe of Chihuahua, Mexico.
“The word barber in Latin means ‘beard,’ so the profession is masculine at its core,” Richard says. “We are helping to keep that male tradition alive.”
Both men and boys visit the barbershop, and Richard loves seeing the younger generation experience the feel of what great barbershops used to be. His mission statement is, “We specialize in sharp, dynamic haircuts and thorough shaves, reaching out to the discerning gentleman who appreciates the nostalgia of the traditional barbershop.”
“Come in for a cut, hot shave or beard trim. You won’t regret it!”