I've been going to Cutting Edge since 2018 and have loved each stylist I've gone to! I currently see Emma and she has colored my hair blonde, brown, dark brown, and red and I've loved the way she's done each phase I'm in. I also appreciate that she cares about the health of my hair and asks follow up questions about the vibe I'm looking for. Thank you Cutting Edge read more

Today, I had my hair cut and styled by Diana Galaviz. After a disappointing experience at another salon, I brought in a reference photo, which Diana appreciated. I am extremely pleased with the outstanding results. I even told her I felt like crying--knowing it's "just hair"--because she listened so attentively and provided clear, professional guidance on what would and wouldn't work for my hair. If it were possible, I would happily give her more than five stars. Thanks Diana read more

I left here crying. I just moved back and wanted to find a salon to REFRESH my blonde and this is how I left. You might be thinking this is the before. No it's the AFTER. She GAVE ME A DARK STRIPE OF ROOTS THAT WAS NOT THERE BEFORE. I'm sitting in my car crying I'm so embarrassed and I have a trip on Monday and no where else will be able to get me in this weekend. Saw Sarah Lopez.edit to add: the owner was very sweet and had me come in to "fix" it and I was still charged for these uneven, unblended, bleach-bleeding highlights. The salon means well but DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE BLONDE read more

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I absolutely love Emma. She has been doing my hair for years and always does a fantastic job. She is friendly and always happy to help

Super disappointed. I had a 10am appointment with Diana and they canceled on me just 20-30 minutes before I was supposed to arrive. I had planned my whole morning around this, and there was no real effort to accommodate or reschedule in a helpful way. Things happen, but last-minute cancellations like this feel really unprofessional. Definitely frustrating and not a great experience. read more

I got a short haircut here on Saturday and it seemed okay at first (they put slight curls in it), but once I got home and the curls fell out, and actually had a chance to look at it properly, I realized it was uneven--like noticeably lopsided. Unfortunately, the salon was closed the next day (Sunday), so I had to wait until Monday just to call and see what could be done. To their credit, they were good about fitting me in for an "adjustment." But the fix? They basically just chopped it straight across, which completely erased any of the layered style I originally paid for. So now my hair looks like something my husband could've done with kitchen scissors... which, ironically, is exactly what he did all through the pandemic. I paid $80 for something I've literally done myself in the bathroom mirror. Super disappointed. Not going back. Note: Color not done by them read more

Cutting Edge Salon - Original haircut by Sara Lopez before the "adjustment" - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

Diana is absolutely fantastic, cannot recommend her enough!! I've hunted far and wide, she's the best in town -- especially if you have curly hair! read more

The lady that has done my hair for the last 20 years, moved to New York. I found Juliana, and my hair looks fabulous! The color is stunning! I found my new girl! Thank you Juliana, you're the best! And very sweet too! read more

I just had my hair done by Emma and I am in love with it! I've never colored my hair black before and it is something I've always wanted to do. I am so happy I chose Emma to do it! She is professional, knowledgeable and personable. I gave her the run down of what I was looking for and she delivered. I highly recommend Emma for all of your hair needs! read more

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Book April if you're going blonder or getting color, she's the best! They were also playing some nice music. Definitely reccomend. read more

Cutting Edge Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I had color weave which has been complex. She has been receptive of all my suggestions, which has been great.

Update: Now I see April except for when she is booked out too far and I don't think ahead to make my appointment in advance. She's popular! She does great highlights and is very knowledgeable about color. She has a great attitude and I always leave happy with her artwork! I also see Sir-rye when I don't get in with April. She is super sweet and positive and also does a great job with my highlights. The rest of the staff is friendly and helpful when calling in to make an appointment. read more

Sunrize is one of the only people I trust to tint my eyelashes. With her I do not get burning sensations. She's nice, efficient and does a nice lash tint . read more

Big shout out for Diana! She knows how to work colors. Everyone's nice in the salon and Diana is such a great girl, I love her. I needed help with the idea in the head but not sure how to tell her. She got exactly what I meant, showed me examples from the color and how to work to process and also what to expect. Definitely recommend going here read more

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I normally take my daughter to Ventura for her color but wanted to find a local salon for her haircut and trim needs. I'm glad I found this place. I made the apt online and next day she was seen. Her dad took her, when I got off work and went over there, I saw my girl talking to Juliana and looking happy with their conversation. When finished my daughter couldn't stop looking at her hair. This will be our spot for cuts. Highly recommend! Thank you Juliana for making my girl a happy camper read more

Last time I came here to get my undercut reshaved, they charged me $5 and took around 5 minutes to shave it down and shape it and did a great job. But when I came back today, they quoted $15 for the same reshave. The front desk receptionist asked a hair stylist in front of me and they both kept going back and forth. Unfortunate price raise that I can't afford. Finding a different salon. read more

Emma is amazing! She gave me the best haircut and listened to exactly what I requested. Clean, inviting salon vibe and Emma was efficient and very skilled. I walked out feeling confident with my fresh cut and blowout! read more

Diana was the best stylist I've had in years. The color and cut is absolutely perfect and stunning. I highly recommend and will be back.

The worst hair coloring service ever! The hair cut is average for $60 plus 20% tips comparing with other local salons. Do not recommend this place! read more

I absolutely LOVE getting a facial from Sunrize. She is very attentive to my comfort and asks questions about my preferences (firm or gentle touch, warmer or cooler bed/table, finish warm or cold, guided meditation or not, etc). She does a great job and I always feel so relaxed. I also love getting haircuts from Emma. She is very friendly and does a great job read more

Amazing salon! Diana did a great job on my two sisters and I. She cut our hair exactly how we wanted and gave us beautiful blow outs. Highly recommend her! read more

I just had another amazing Eminence supreme facial from Sunrize. I've had facials all over the world, and there is no one better than Sunrize. She is highly skilled, professional, and always does an amazing job. Having a facial with Sunrize is a wonderful, relaxing and pampering experience. She includes neck, shoulder, head, arm/hand and foot massage which is incredible. Sunrize also has some sort of new light therapy technology from NASA. I have no idea what it is; all I know is after my facial I went next door to Trader Joe's to buy wine and groceries AND I GOT CARDED. I am 55 years old! The checkout guy looked at me funny and said, 'you're over 21, right?' I started laughing hysterically and thanking him over and over. He was like, 'anyone this happy about being carded must be over 21!' I WAS BORN IN 1968! Anyway, I credit Sunrize for the amazing facial, and I only use Eminence products on my skin and have for years. Eminence products are organic, sustainable, and cruelty-free. They are made at a farm in Hungary. The products are very expensive, but totally worth it, in my opinion! Once you start using them, you will never use another skincare brand. Just don't ask how much the products are (they purposely don't label the price, which I think is a brilliant marketing strategy). My favorites are the Stone Crop Gel facial wash and the facial recovery oil. I don't know of any other place in town you can buy Eminence products except at Cutting Edge. Highly recommend a facial from Sunrize and Eminence products! read more

I've been a client at this shop and with Norma for about 20 years. The cuts I have had were all winners. My hair is curly and Norma cuts my hair to be worn either naturally curly or blow dried. read more

I have seen Xatchil at Cutting Edge Salon several times and she always does a beautiful job on my hair!!

Had Sarah L. and she was great. Exactly like the picture I asked for- experience was incredible, relaxing, therapeutic 10/10

Only got a bang trim but the hair dresser, April, was the sweetest the whole time. Also love how my bangs turned out!

Arma did a fantastic job on blending my natural grey hair with a toner and giving me a beautiful color I would have never have thought of to do myself! read more

I'm a male and have been going to Arma for a haircut for almost 2 years. Very precise cutting served up with friendly and fun conversation.

I got my hair done by Diana January 2024 and I still get compliments on it 11 months later! I loved my hair so much when I got it done but for it to look this good for this long is so crazy to me. If you want to add any blond to your hair give your money to her. It was expensive but she really knew what she was doing. When my appt started she asked me so many questions about exactly what I wanted. I had a lot of bleach in my hair already but my grow out was harsh. I asked for some highlights to blend with my natural hair color (which is dark blonde) and said I don't want to bleach my hair anymore after this so I want it to look natural as it grows out. She also gave me a haircut with face framing pieces which were beautiful. I have never had such a good experience with a hair stylist and am so happy I got to have her do my hair. I moved away to Reno otherwise I would have her do my hair for the rest of my life, thanks so much Diana read more

I've gone to Emma 3 times since living in SB. For hair cut, bang trim, and color, and she's done exactly what I've described/showed every single time. She's so sweet and extremely talented. I had gotten my hair done by someone else when I went back home for the holidays and I was unhappy with the color.. I showed Emma a picture of what I wanted it to look like and she made it happen!!! Would highly recommend seeing her if you are in the Sb area!! :) read more

The service and style at Cutting Edge is always top notch. I go to April for my color and Diana for my weekly blowouts. They always do an amazing job! I look forward to seeing their friendly faces week after week. I am always referring people to Cutting Edge because I truly have only had the best experiences there and I know they are in capable hands. The owner Adriana is lovely and so are each and every one of her stylists. read more

My favorite local salon. People are courteous and professional. Very easy to book appointments. I highly recommend Bruna for massages and Sarah for hair cuts. They are talented and know their art! I have been there twice and didn't have to wait long. I am going back. read more

My first visit today went really well! I got an appointment within 30 minutes of calling. I had Sarah as my stylist and I got a much needed trim and got my layers redone, as well as a blowout. She was very sweet and understood exactly what I wanted. Good conversationalist and would definitely see her again next time I need my hair done. The salon itself was also clean, friendly, and the pricing was pretty standard! read more

Great relaxed atmosphere, friendly and kind and genuinely interested in the customer. Had a fantastic facial with Sunrise. Highly recommend.

I scheduled a full highlight and while scheduling I asked for a blonde specialist, the girl on the phones said that they don't have one and they all kinda do it. My original appointment was canceled the morning of. I was rescheduled a couple days later with a different stylist, Emma. However I only had about 5 hours that day. Upon my arrival I showed my inspo photos and I explained that I have a limited amount of time for the appointment. She assured me that that is plenty of time since my hair was very light on the bottom. She was very sweet during our appointment and I was done even earlier than expected. After coming home looking at my hair and taking photos I realized that is not as light as I wanted it to be. My coworkers and my boyfriend said it looks the same as before and I decided to call back the salon and schedule another appointment to fix it. I talked on the phone with the owner and she scheduled another appointment and assured me that I will only be charged for supplies used (I originally paid $300).Second appointment went well and looked a little bit closer to my inspo photos (she only highlighted front part of my hair and ends and did not even tone my hair just washed it with a purple shampoo).After it was done I went upfront to pay and owner and Emma were just whispering to each other probably about how much to charge me. They came up with another $145!! I was so shocked I couldn't even say anything! And on top of that my dumbass tipped another 20%. Their excuse was that it took a lot of time and it was my fault that it wasn't as light the first time around. That is absolutely ridiculous. If you know you can't do it you should let your customers know before you even start. Not to mention all of my time that I had to spear, first for the cancellation and than for a second appointment! If you are not capable to do what you said you would, you should apologize and try to make it right not blame your customers for it and change basically twice for the service that was supposed to be done the first time! Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! Attached are photos of my hair before, inspo, and after the first and after the second appointment. read more

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have been going to Cutting Edge since 1997. The entire staff are always professional and excellent stylist. I've had many different style, perms and colors done over the years and have always been very very pleased. No waiting! read more

I wen there to do highlights with Sahara Łopez Garcia at first she look nice then she started doing my highlights she took around 2 hours to do my whole head she never put a timer to check the first highlights almost at the end ,one of the foils open up my dear god my hair was as lighter it could go she burned my hair . The way she act was completely insane acting like nothing happened wen she washed my hair all the first highlights she did started to fall then again she act like nothing happened , she started to brush my hair my hair started falling flying everywhere that was the worst hair salon visit I ever been I can't believe person like her have a license to do hair it's obvious she's not ready to have any client . For persons like her others that are a real hair stylist loose cutting edge salon should investigate more who work there . read more

This was my first time here. Hard to give a review, mixed emotions. Very nice salon, with small gift shop area in front. Everyone was super friendly and place was pleasant and clean. So I give them stars for that. Just be aware and be careful my hair cut turned out nothing like I wanted and I am still trying to get use to it and say positive things. Good news hair will grow. My hair was below my chin and I did want to go short, but oh my not quite that short. See pictures. read more

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April is such an amazing hair stylist!!! I can't recommend her enough. She's super kind and friendly, and very skilled! Love her attention to detail, she did an amazing job! I actually haven't had a haircut for over a year due to the pandemic, and even tried to cut my own hair a couple months ago leading to it being uneven and choppy. I get nervous going to a new salon, but I am SO happy I came to Cutting Edge Salon and had April cut my hair. I came in with a general picture of how I'd like it to be cut and she knew exactly what to do. She washed, cut, and even styled and curled my hair adding in some Paul Mitchell Serums, it felt luxurious! My hair hasn't felt this healthy, bouncy, and smooth in so long. Definitely coming back! Thank you April!!! read more

Cutting Edge Salon - Beautiful hair cut and style by April!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

This is a hidden gem. Excellent service, positive energy, and overall highly competent. I'm tempted not to review because it's so good and want to always be able to get an appointment;) they offer all services: face, hair, nails, products... Great vibes, ideal location w easy available parking, and reasonable pricing. Will be back regularly! Thank you. read more