The Cut Salon

01/10/09

Great place for kids' haircuts

by Erika at Citysearch

Donna has been cutting my boys' hair since they were babies and always makes them look handsome. The Cut is a really nice, low-key place in our neighborhood where everyone knows us and appointments are easy to get. It's a great value for the money, too.

• Pros: Friendly, local, unassuming, unpretentious, good value
• Cons: Not particularly luxurious

11/14/09

The best hair I've ever had

by omsk99 at Citysearch

I have been going to The Cut Salon for a few years now, after having read great reviews on Citysearch. I have never received so many compliments on my hair (on both color & style) as after I started going there, and I can honestly say that this is the best color & cut I have ever had - thanks to Sarah, she's the best!! I wouldn't go anywhere else now (and I've tried very expensive salons in the past, and was often very dissatisfied and disappointed). The prices here are very reasonable, service is great and atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed, not to mention the skills of the stylists! I very, very highly recommend it.

• Pros: friendly relaxed atmosphere, great prices and great results
• Cons: None

10/15/09

Always a pleasure

by ONTOUR at Citysearch

I have been going to The Cut for many years and have always felt welcome and well taken care of. From the moment I walk in, I am warmly greeted by Ashley and everyone else I know there. They are all well organized and efficient but create a comfortable and fun atmosphere. I would never even think of going anywhere else. And by the way, Donna rocks!

• Pros: Easy access, friendly, experienced and affordable
• Cons: None

06/07/09

Change is good . . .

by Afsipedia at Citysearch

You know how great it feels when you enter a sushi restaurant and the chef and the waiters greet you with enthusiasm? Well, walking into the Cut Salon is taking a 180 opposite that experience, and into a mausoleum. I have gone to Sarah at the Cut for almost five years, and it is with utter disappointment that I write this negative review. In the past year, I feel like she has just been going through the motions, and that she couldn't care less for me as her devoted client. No one else, including the owner, has given me a sense of professional welcome. The straw that broke my camel's back, landed during my last visit. I got there on time for my appointment and sat a few feet from Sarah's station. Although she and the receptionist, Ashley, saw me come in, I was ignored for 20 minutes till I said something to Ashley, and was told that Sarah was half way through with her client. It didn't occur to Sarah or Ashley to let me know that things were running late; and to apologize and ask to see if I wanted tea or something. I felt so disregarded that I finally made an excuse and left. I never heard from Sarah, and a week later went to Sit Still, instead. What a world of difference. Yes, there can be life while hair gets cut, and yes, stylists should and do care about their clients and check in with them if they are running late. Tommy at Sit Still did. Besides the cut and high light he gave me looks fantastic and shows that he puts love in his work. Change is good . . .

03/08/09

Jeanie is awesom

by raegina at Citysearch

Try Jeanie, I went to her and didn't regret my haircolor.She listened to what I asked her to do and did it right.

• Pros: reasonanle prices, people are nice, parking is free and easy
• Cons: the receptionist acts like it's forbidden to speak to the hairstylist when you've called or ask her to call you back

12/25/08

Homey and Excellent Beauty Salon

by miracatta at Citysearch

I have quite difficult hair to work with: frizzy and fine, but also very thick. Kyong styled my hair beautifully, so that now it is quite easy to make it look good. The salon is low-key, not like the frantically trendy places which have infected the Westside. The service is personal. There is a parking lot. There is nothing at all bad about this salon, and I recommend it, definitely planning to return. This was my first visit.

• Pros: Expert styling, relaxed atmosphere, reasonable pricing, available parking.
• Cons: None

12/07/08

Great value for your money!!

by LifeAtThePink at Citysearch

Jean C. is awesome! I have very fine hair and she was able to work miracles with it. As a life-long Los Angelino, I have tried many different salons in the area -- comparatively speaking, The Cut's pricing is very competitive for the quality of service you get. In addition to a fabulous cut that completely revived my thin and overworked hair, I got the BEST highlights I have ever had. I have dark brown hair, and Jean managed to give me a textured look with warm caramel and beige-y strips. She was able to lighten my hair without turning it white or yellow/brassy. I left the salon with a very polished and sophisticated cut and this was no small feat considering the state of my hair when I walked in! The atmosphere at the salon is also very chill and unpretentious. There is plenty of free and available parking in the rear so you don't have to stress out or leave the house two hours early to make your appointment. Finally, Jean took the time to listen to me and I felt totally comfortable telling her what sort of style and cut I wanted. She is also super intuitive and gave me some great suggestions for both my cut and color. She is excellent at her craft and I will definitely keep going back to her!!! : )

07/06/08

one of the best haircuts I've ever had

by melisg at Citysearch

I had the pleasure of having Lindsey cut my hair today. She was awesome. I had had a very, very bad haircut from another salon that took over two months to grow out. I was pretty nervous to get another haircut, but I had read all these great reviews about this place. Lindsey ended up giving me a corrective haircut that was exactly what I had in mind. She listened, was attentive, and friendly. She gave me great suggestions of what to use on my hair given its texture and length. Thank you Lindsey for a wonderful cut!! You're great! :)

05/27/08

A 'cut' above the rest

by jenheidir at Citysearch

The salon appears unassuming with its minimalistic decoration and lack of superfluous furniture, but these hair stylists, I believe, are some of the best in the business! I love how my highlights and haircut has turned out each time I've gone. They work with you to make you're getting exactly the style you're looking for. The price was on par with other salons I?ve frequented. Still, remember to ask for the discount if you?re a first-time customer.

04/07/08

Best highlight job EVER!

by Maura83 at Citysearch

I have just returned from my first visit to The Cut salon and have never been more delighted with my results. After careful consultation with various colour charts, Jean, hailing from Dublin Ireland went to work. I have a tendency to put my complete faith and trust in stylists' judgment- isnt that what we pay them for? Today, for once, I was moe than glad I did. Jean will give you the God's honest truth- noting that my previous highlighting treatment had left my dark brown hair, in a word...'orange.' She was able to tell, right off the bat that my highlights had never been 'toned' after the initial colouring/bleaching and was sure to rectify that error this time round. As someone with extremely curly hair, one of my pet peeves is stylists' underestimating the shrinkage factor that comes into play once my hair dries- often leaving my hair an inch or two too short. Jean made sure to diffuse-dry my hair BEFORE cutting it- arguably more challenging with curly hair but it meant I walked out with a style, color and lenght that I was delighted with.

A chilled out, casual vibe envelopes this salon and the friendly staff make it a pleasure to while away an hour (or three) when those dead-ends call for it. If you can, ask for Jean- a very talented stylist who will give you the honest opinions and advice you need when it's time to make a change. And she's great craic to boot!!

• Pros: Comfortable and casual, away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street or The Promenade