Dot Dattie Podcast #58 - Justin “J” Gambacorta- J's Barber Shop
Dot Dattie Podcast by Joseph Saienni
Episode notes
Justin “J” Gambacorta is a 41-year-old Master Barber and the owner of J’s Barbershop.
Born and raised in Elsmere, Delaware, he now resides in Pike Creek, where he enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and working on his craft. J’s artistic influences stem from passions he developed as a teenager, including skateboarding, music, and movies. His journey into barbering began at age 14, when he started cutting hair for friends and family at home. By 19, he was apprenticing in local barbershops, where he received formal training and developed a growing interest in business.
In 2007, at just 23 years old, J opened his first barbershop in Marshallton. It was there that he launched his apprenticeship program, training barbers one at a time with hands-on mentorship.
In 2024, he relocated the business to 5601 Kirkwood H ...