Houston, TX — Est. 2014

Smashing the city.One cut at a time.

A high-class, black-owned luxury grooming lounge.

Precision grooming. VIP treatment. No compromises.

The Menu

Services and prices.

  • Precision Haircuts

    Consultation, cut, line-up, and hot towel finish. Every fade is built by hand and checked twice.

    $55

  • Beard Cleanups

    Shape, trim, and razor-sharp edges. Finished with oil and balm so it sits right all week.

    $30

  • Hot Steam Shaves

    Steam towels, pre-shave oil, a straight razor, and a cold towel close. The full ritual.

    $45

  • Youth Cuts

    For gentlemen twelve and under. Same precision, same care, same chair.

    $35

  • Cut and Beard

    A precision haircut paired with a full beard cleanup. The most requested service in the house.

    $75

  • The Smash Treatment

    Cut, beard, hot steam shave, and facial. Booked directly with Smash. Allow two hours.

    $150

The Team

The chairs, and who stands behind them.

  • Portrait of Richard "Smash" Payne Sr.

    01

    Richard "Smash" Payne Sr.

    Master Barber. Founder.

  • Portrait of Co Co

    02

    Co Co

    Fades and designs.

  • Portrait of Optimus

    03

    Optimus

    Beard sculpting and shaves.

  • Portrait of Marcus

    04

    Marcus

    Classic cuts and youth.

The Lounge

The VIP Experience.

Walk in on a red carpet. Gold stanchions mark the way. The lounge is quiet, dark, and built for men who expect to be taken care of.

Your chair is ready when you arrive. A drink is poured. Your barber knows how you like it, and the room is yours for the hour.

This is not a quick stop. It is the best part of your week.

The VIP lounge with a red carpet, gold stanchions, and leather barber chairs.
A master barber guiding a student with clippers.

Smash College

Enroll in Smash College.

Twelve years behind the chair, taught one on one. Smash College is coaching for barbers who want to cut at a higher level and run a shop that lasts.

Sessions cover technique, consultation, pricing, and the business of building a name. Collabs with brands and fellow shops are open to students who put in the work.

Ask about enrollment

Hours and Location

Come see us.

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday9am – 6pm
Wednesday9am – 6pm
Thursday9am – 6pm
Friday9am – 6pm
Saturday9am – 6pm
SundayClosed

Location

8150 Southwest Fwy, Suite HHouston, TX 77074
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