I rarely leave yelp reviews, but I'm leaving one today! I'm a notorious haircut hater, somuchso that I haven't gotten mine cut professionally in probably three years--I only made an appointment this week to make my mother happy for graduation. Before I came in I told my friends that I fully expected to cry. Needless to say that didn't happen! April was super flexible when I called thirty minutes before my appointment and asked if I could add a balayage to my haircut appointment. She listened to me, was super fun and nice, and made my hair the most beautiful color it's ever been. For the first time in my life I actually like the results of a haircut! Really fair pricing as well, I'm only going to be in Santa Barbara for a few more months but I'm going to make sure to go back to her before I leave. She's made a haircut believer out of me! Would definitely recommend this salon, it's cute and the ladies working there all seem awesome! read more

Cutting Edge Salon - I love it so much! - 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

I've come here a few times and the service is always great! Today I had Emma for the first time and she was amazing :)

April is an amazingly talented stylist. She always seems to pull off exactly what I ask for. When I first came to her my hair was damaged and in need of a miracle. I can't believe how good my hair looks and feels now. She's also super nice! read more

There were some issues with scheduling on their end and they were very disrespectful and rude. They kept my money for an appointment I didn't make and wouldn't give it back or reschedule the appointment. Very rude, will not be going again. read more

I'm a man with long wavy blonde hair. I've been growing out my hair for 2+ years and haven't had any type of cut or styling since October, 2017. I was a little nervous getting a cut given the length of time I've been growing it out, but Norma put me at ease. She did incredible work. I also really appreciated that she did not try to upsell me with any product, etc. She commented that I had nice hair and whatever I was doing seemed to be working already. Ill definitely be back to visit Norma! read more

I love the Cutting Edge!!! I've always gone here since it's down the street and I used to get my haircut by someone who no longer works there. Fortunately for me, Emma took over my hair and she is the BEST!!!!! She totally understands my vision and we always have the best chats! 1000/10 recommend this place! read more

I had Adrianna for a stylist and she completely messed up my hair. I went in to make my hair lighter and she ended up making it uneven, striped, used dye that fried my thin hair, put it under a dryer, and left it on wayy too long. It was the worst experience I've ever had at a salon and a very expensive fix when I went to a place where they rectified the mess that was my hair as best they could. Paid $200 for a completely shitty dye job that didn't get better even when I asked her to fix it. Will never consider going back here. read more

Cutting Edge Salon - Patchy, uneven, and nothing like the picture I showed. Very disappointed with this salon. - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

This is a really amazing full service salon. I first went there for a gel manicure and Sunrize did an amazing job. The airbrush tanning used great products and lasted longer than expected. They also offer and lash tints and lifts. I've seen both Norma and Adriana for hair coloring and they were awesome and made sure I was happy. The salon owner Adriana is super nice and they have cute accessories in the front too! read more

April did the best job on my hair!! I needed something new showed her a few pics of ideas I had and she did an excellent job with my cut!! Perfect!! She knew exactly what to do! Also loved her blow dry and style! I usually straighten my hair and I've never had just a blow dry that didn't leave my hair poofy! Thanks you April!! read more

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

I can't say enough good things about the haircut I received from my hairstylist Emma. It exceeded all of my expectations. Definitely will come again read more

I've been to a ton of stylists in my lifetime and Emma is one of the few who really listens and delivers what you ask for! I always leave the salon happy and highly recommend going to Emma at Cutting Edge. read more

It's hard to find hairdressers that can bring what you imagine to life, but Emma did it!!! 5 stars, highly recommend her and will be a forever client!! thanks Emma!! read more

Favorite salon in Santa Barbara county. Goleta the Goodland indeed! They are back open and THANK GOODNESS. I ruined my color trying to do myself and was desperate. Stylist/Owner Adriana is a miracle worker. She corrected my hair color, saved my hair and I am breathing a big sigh of relief today. BTW- completely abiding by safe social distancing, masks required, etc. read more

I curly hair and am always hesitant to make them medium short. But I took courage and chose this salon! I had nightmare when cutting my hair at this place, women who was cutting my hair didn't seem so much interested after advertising the products off course I didn't bought any of them. I showed her a picture and asked her to cut that way and she didn't do single thing. First she rinsed my hair, put some of their products and directly cut straight from back and then she pretends it to be done, the look which I exactly not want. Enough, then I had to giver directions for what I am looking and she just ruined it then. I strongly recommend not to go there and if you happen to in any case of emergency, please do not have that women for your service. She did the worst job. For reference I went on june 09 2020 for 6:15 pm appointment (for the salon if they want to response, which I accept them to) ZERO RATING!!! I can give picture if they need what she has done perfectly imperfectionist!! The images are front side, back side is also screwed up! Has manager of this place something to say? Well, I got Adriana (business owner) my fixer. I called them, and they agreed upon fixing up my haircut. She did a good job, nearly what I was looking for with compromising my length after the mess-up. Pic down for reference. read more

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Courtney was awesome. Thanks for the adorable hair style and the ear. Apparently I needed that. : )

Just went in to get a trim for my dead ends and am really happy with the results! I had Sierra and I definitely made it a bit difficult for her as I really wanted to keep my length but I had a lot of breakage. Still she managed to cut off the perfect amount and fix the uneven layering in my hair and I love it! My hair feels so much healthier now and I'll be coming back for sure. read more

Don't get your hair done with Cierra unless you want her to chop majority of your hair off. Asked for a healthy trim today when I went in and had about 7/8 in. of my hair cut off. My hair was about to my waist and it now sits just below my shoulders. Still paid the $57 I was charged and tipped, which I sort of regret (bc that's expensive for a bad haircut) but yeah I left super unhappy and displeased with my experience. Either find someone who knows how to trim while keeping the length or super emphasize that you want to keep it Bc she is scissor happy. read more

Very nice staff but never really got to use them! Perfectly located! Clean organized and great prices on their products!

Have always had a good experience here, for my hair maintenance needs, as well as trims for the kids.

April did a shoulder length haircut and made my hair look fresh and clean with a shampoo, blowout, and style. Very personable and friendly, gave me suggestions on where to eat and hike in the area. Very easy to book, clean environment, nice staff. read more

Wonderful service! Everyone is so friendly. I'd never had my eyebrows professionally done before and Sunrize did an AMAZING job and she did a wax and tint in only 20-25 minutes. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Cutting Edge Salon - Eye brows, brow wax, brow tint - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I've been getting haircuts at Cutting Edge for several years now, and I trust this salon to take care of me, no matter who my stylist is. That's really my favorite part of coming here. The customer service is great, and the haircuts are solid. They've been able to add me to the schedule days before a job interview, which I really appreciate. Conversation is easy, I appreciate that they have a little tea and coffee stand up front, and I've never had to wait long at all. This has made me a loyal customer. read more

Great salon. I got a hair cut with Adrianna and she was very kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 I highly highly recommend.

I love coming here. It is always such a lovely experience. The best part about it Is, I have always left with a haircut that I absolutely love everything. Now my husband and my two daughters come here as well and everyone is happy with their haircuts. Thank you! read more

Sahara did not disappoint. She was pleasant and did a great job of giving me the cut I wanted based on the picture I provided. I was able to make an appointment the same day I called(which was also Valentine's Day). Although $52 for a haircut is a little much for my budget, leaving with exactly what I envisioned wanting for my new hairdo was worth it. If you are interested in doing something drastic, but scared the results may not be what you were after, then I suggest you stop worrying and book an appointment with Sahara. read more

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I love this salon ! Have been a client there since 1997 and have never been happier with any other hair salon in Santa Barbara or up in the SF Bay area. Always great hair cuts, massages, facial, manicures and pedicures. All the ladies that work there are professional, cheerful, and friendly. read more

I've been getting my hair cut at Cutting Edge for 20 years now! They've always been great. Great service, great prices and most of all, great haircuts! read more

I really like this place. The worst part of moving is finding your new go-to places, and finding a hair stylist is the worst. I went to the Ulta in Goleta twice and was disappointed both times. Finally, after going to Trader Joe's and seeing how busy the Cutting Edge Hair Salon was I decided to give it a try. I made a random appointment and Stefani was my stylist. Stefani did an awesome job and was very nice and personable. My hair is thick and I just wanted a simple cut with layers. She did the wash, haircut, blow dry and straightening and it came to $47. I think this is a really reasonable price (Ulta's price is comparable and both times the stylist told me they "preferred cutting dry" so didn't wash my hair, which to me is part of the experience). The salon itself is clean with high ceilings and modern equipment. I had a great experience and I will definitely be back. read more

We were driving from out of town to attend a wedding but didn't want our hair ruin by the long drive. We were originally going to stop in Santa Barbara, where the wedding was being held, but after looking at the outrageous prices we decided to stop here instead. Best decision ever! They were so much more affordable than the salons we called in Santa Barbara, and they are less than 10 minutes away from Santa Barbara! The salon was clean and the staff was so friendly. Our stylists knew we were from out of town, and probably wouldn't be in the area again, and they were still so pleasant and nice. They washed, blow dried, and curled our hair, and it looked great! Even after a long night of dancing! We couldn't have asked for better. The locals are lucky to have such a modern, friendly, and affordable salon in their community! read more

This is a brief review about their waxing service. I've never had my hair cut here before. The salon is located in a plaza I frequently visit (TJ's is right next door after all) so one day I decided to pop in and see if they do eyebrow waxing. First, their price for waxing is a lot more than the usual nail salons, which is around the $10-12 range. It's $19 here and with tip, you're looking at spending over $20. Despite the higher price tag, I do like this place! They use stripless hard wax. The wax is "grippier" on the hairs and as it hardens on your face, the esthetician can peel it right off. I find the hard wax to be gentler on the skin and it doesn't hurt as much. This is probably good for those who have lower tolerance for pain. I've been here twice and both times the services are excellent. The girls that did my brows always took their time and made sure to get all the tiny stray hairs. My brows always come out nicely shaped and very clean. Because they do a good job, I can go a bit longer before my next waxing appointment.The best part is there's no redness because the wax is gentler and the estheticians always made sure to sooth my skin after the waxing. Overall, their waxing services are great if you're willing to spend a little bit more. I would definitely come back again. read more

I have to admit that JoAnn is the only one I have gone to for my hair, but why try someone else when you love the one you're with? She is clearly experienced, quick and great at what she does. If you don't know who to ask for when you call trust me, ask for JoAnn. I've sent MANY people her way and they've all become repeat customers. Auriel is my pick for waxing (I've tried all of the aestheticians and they're all good) but Auriel is the most consistent in my experience and she is extremely meticulous making sure she gets EVERY hair. read more

I have been coming to this salon for a few years now (since my parents live so closeby), which comes to about 8-10 visits. I've had various stylists cut my hair -- some have been there all those years, while others are newer faces. But most of them are quite young and friendly, as Anjali M. has mentioned. I usually have a similar cut request each visit, and each stylist I've had has given me pretty good (consistent) results. Most recently (aka today) I had Lana -- she was AMAZING. I must point out that she was probably the most meticulous and precise stylist I've had at the Cutting Edge over all my past visits. She doesn't quite engage in conversation as much as most other stylists I've had, but it's only because she's so focused on her work! This is definitely not to say she is not friendly or approachable, because she is sooo nice and easy to talk to. She knew exactly what I meant when I addressed my "hair concerns" and took care of them perfectly. And the cut only came out to $40...for the quality, it was a crazy deal...something you would never find outside Goleta...like in LA. read more

Just got my hair cut and colored at Cutting Edge by Joann! I just love my hair and Joann! I wish she could style my hair everyday out of the shower. :-) Penny read more

Meeting Hairstylist Emily was a God Wink for me! Last fall we moved here from the Midwest and I was in desperate need to find a hairstylist who was familiar with my type of hair. I'm in my 60s and I have very fine, thin, blonde hair that I have highlighted to cover the grey, and quite frankly, I was very nervous! I'd explored many salons around the Santa Barbara area but I'd not found one that appealed to me. When I walked into the Cutting Edge, I was warmly greeted by Emily and instantly put at ease. She listened to my concerns and reassured me that my hair trim and color would be what I wanted! I thought she was a wonderful receptionist so imagine my surprise when I discovered SHE would be my stylist! She did NOT disappoint! She is so personable and talented and I feel so fortunate to have found her and the Cutting Edge! She's not only a great hairstylist but also a great Public Relations Ambassador for this salon. I hope the Cutting Edge management realize what an asset she is to their salon! read more

I have been going to Cutting Edge for many years, and love it. They offer superior massage, waxing, haircuts, hair color and recently added full nail services. I enjoy their friendly atmosphere, free wi fi and great customer service. Their staff is consistently good and nice, so if I can't get an appointment with my usual stylist or aesthetician, I can be scheduled with anyone there and rest assured I'll get the best treatment ever. Also, when I was married recently, I got everything from spray tanning to nails to makeup and hair through Cutting Edge. Love this salon! read more

This salon just improves with time. It is a wonderful place in Goleta. My hairdresser was not only professional but very talented and she treated me with respect. She listened to everything I had to say about my hair. I love how clean and neat and tidy the salon itself is. Often times, salons are not really all that 'clean'. This place sparkles!!!! Not only are the cosmotologists friendly but they are worth every penny. I will never go anywhere else. I also appreciate all of the products they offer. They have everything you could want and you can get it right there. They offer many different sizes if you don't want to buy the largest bottle of whatever it is you are looking at. Don't hesitate to go, it's wonderful!!!! read more

Cling! Cling! That's the sound you'll hear all night if Nicole does your formal 'do, of pins hitting the floor as your hairdo slowly falls. Guys, I do not usually write bad reviews like this - I like to give people the benefit of the doubt - but this situation was over-the-top EMBARRASSING for me, so I have to do it. Why embarrassing? Because I was finding pins from my hair in random places at a black tie party, all night long. Awkward! Seriously, I later discovered she had only used 5 real bobby pins for an entire updo, and the rest were those V-shaped hair pins. That explained a lot. I learned a valuable lesson from the experience, but really at $55 plus tip for a short appointment, they are charging Big Girl Salon prices and I shouldn't have to micromanage what the stylist is up to back there. :) read more

I stopped in to get a simple trim (no layers, just long and straight across) and deep conditioning treatment. All of that was fine. Afterwards i had her blow my hair out straight....it didn't even last 2 hours before curling and I had crazy fly-aways. I was ok with this. What really bothered my was my stylist, Norma. She didn't even greet me. I got the silent treatment and I'm not sure why. Also she told me that the deep conditioning was $15 and then it was actually $20. I really don't mind the $5 but I do mind that she didn't apologize or anything. Overall it was $72. I could've gotten the same exact thing for $20 at Great Clips with much better service. read more

Went there for the first time today for a haircut and it was amazing. My hair stylist Arma was so wonderful and I enjoyed talking to her. My hair came out so beautiful and I just overall loved the experience there. read more