Josie is my new regular. Great value and personal care. If you need a place that can deliver more than it promises? This is the place.

i have been seeing Teri for over two years- she has always been great.., perfect cut , perfect color. i have always enjoyed my time with her. With this said, I got very ill, and had to reschedule an appointment. i was on two antibiotics, and let her know 21 hours prior to my appointment. She texted me that I would have to pay for the missed appointment in full prior to rescheduling. I called her, assured her I was very ill, and she got very negative, saying because it wasn't 24 hours I owed her not only the price of the appointment, but her tip- totaling to $225- I told her I was extremely ill ( which I was- five days of being in bed) and she told me she was " done with me" and hung up. I tried to call her back, left a message, and never received a call back. Customers are everything. Also, if that is her policy, she legally needs it posted so no other loyal clients have any questions. Had she called me back, I was loyal enough to not only pay for the missed appointment ( but have given her the usual tip) I understand fully how challenging it is to run a salon with her talent as a solo act. I actually referred several people to her.. yet she chose the low ground. i am very disappointed, as in this businesses climate, I would expect her to be able to understand how having someone so ill would not be someone she wanted in her shop at that time. I actually offered to come in sick because she was so disgruntled. One woman shop. In business for many years. Really sad, very disappointing, and unacceptable in our current environment. I wish for her only the best, and hope she doesn't ever treat any other loyal client the way she treated mr. read more

I got my haircut here about a month ago and have been meaning to write a review. Teri is excellent and gave me honestly the best haircut I have ever had. Her attention to detail is amazing. Even though I get the same fairly basic haircut all of the time, I was astonished how much nicer it turned out from Teri compared to other salons. Additionally, Teri was super friendly and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend The Cutting Edge Hair Designs! read more

After moving to this area almost 3 years ago and trying to trim my own bangs and split ends I finally found the perfect place and hairstylist I had been hoping for! Thank you so much Teri for the excellent care you gave my hair, the cut and your lovely chair side conversation throughout making me feel so comfortable and giving me a smile for the rest of the day!! I hope you read this review because I want you to know how much I appreciated my visit to your salon!! And my hair was a snap to style this morning!! I whole heartedly recommend this salon!! read more

NEVER GO HERE EVER! Worst hair experience of my life, and one of the worst life experiences in general. My friend gets her hair cut with Teri and she got good reviews, so I went in to take my natural brown hair color with blonde on the ends to red, which I had been wanting to do for over a year and was really excited about. She showed me a book with different hair colors and swatches of synthetic hair dyed with each color. Basically a glorified version of boxed dye, except having someone else dye it for you. A true colorist blends the color specifically for you, but I was trying to save some money and after deciding on a 2 red colors mixed together decided to go through with the appointment. Biggest mistake ever in so many ways. I'm still emotionally shaken. Teri dyed my hair and it came out 3 different shades of red color, including a 4 inch horizontal band of darker color than my roots and tips. It was fiery red at the roots, reddish brown in the middle, and violet on my ends where the blonde was. Not my idea of good color. When I reached out to her over text message she at first refused to do anything(!), telling me she liked my color the way it was! Um, sorry, this isn't about your opinion, its about how I feel about my color. After asking why she couldn't just fix it by putting darker color on my roots she finally invited me into the salon at 9am on a Saturday to "fix" it. Turns out her version of "fixing it" was dying my hair black with a purple sheen to it. Further, after she told me specifically she was going to use the original darker red color she used the first time mixed with a tiny bit of the original light red, she dyes my hair a completely different shade of "mahogany" from a totally different company, which turned my hair black plum. I was having horrible anxiety all weekend because my curly hair I feel is one of my best features, and I felt like she ruined it. Understandably upset but not wanting to cause a scene at the time, I left the salon the second time then I asked her over text message for a refund to which she never even responded. I went into her shop a few days later and asked for my money back because I'm not the kind of person who takes being taken advantage of lying down. After asking for my money back she told me "Get out of my shop" without so much as an apology this whole time. She got completely irate and PHYSICALLY put her hands on me, put a silver taser-looking gun against my forehead, and pushed me out of her shop and locked the door behind her! There is a police report of the whole incident to prove it. The worst part is that because its technically her place of business she's legally ALLOWED to do this to people if she doesnt want them in her shop, because I told her I wasn't leaving without getting my money back and she told me to get out. I was told this after I attempted to press charges. NEVER GO HERE. This woman is a psycho who will steal your money!!! 0 stars if I could. I told my friend everything and she said in her experiences with her she thinks that Teri doesn't know how to listen to what her clients want, oh, and also agreed after hearing what happened to me that this woman is a complete psycho with no customer service skills, to say the least. I regret every moment of meeting this woman. read more

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I am a longtime appreciative customer of Teri Buck. She gives me the greatest haircuts that look good and stay looking good. I see her about every 8 weeks. She never disappoints. When I'm asked who cuts my hair, I happily give them the Cutting Edge number and tell them to contact Teri. read more

I haven't gotten my hair cut in over a year (I let it go crazy). I have an upcoming wedding/family reunion I am attending and I gave Teri the blind trust to do me right with these big events coming up (and I certainly didn't make it easy on her looking like I lived on an island for 35 years). Teri did an AMAZING job, and for once in as long as I can remember I actually feel excited that I had a haircut/style that didn't feel "average" or like all the others. I look in the mirror and I'm not used to seeing such a different style. Cannot recommend enough! read more

I had the best hair cutting experience ever!!! Teri is the best, she takes her time, is very detailed oriented, and has an awesome personality. She made me feel very comfortable and she made the whole experience very pleasant. I would definitely receive her to anyone and I will definitely be back. Thank you Teri! From, Jennifer M read more

Teri has been styling my hair for 30 years. I think that says it all! She is talented, professional, friendly and honest! Teri is also very up front, never afraid to steer you away from a style that may not really suit you. Over the years, Teri has helped me achieve a number of great hairdos, from the simple to the more complex, no matter what phase I was in. Cut, color, perm, no problem! My hair has always come out looking great. My only regrets are the three years I spent out of the area and could not have Teri cut my hair. Want a great stylist you can count on? Teri's the one! Love Teri and The Cutting Edge. read more

I have been with Teri for many years mainly because I trust her skill and judgement to listen to me and guide me to styles that suite my face, hair and be up to date. She pays attention to keeping my hear healthy as well as lovely. Best ever in my book Cindy Siemens read more

It's called The Cutting Edge, but Teri's talents are not limited to expert haircuts... She is also fabulous at color! I always get superb results, and Teri is infinitely patient with my fondness for trying new things, from darker colors to very blonde highlights. I tell her what I want, and she comes up with creative ways to accomplish my goal. She also has a knack for knowing what will look good and what won't, and she's made suggestions that I never considered, that ended up being the best styles and colors I've ever tried. I heartily recommend The Cutting Edge! read more

I have my sweet daughter at Humboldt state with her awesome white Mohawk. So looking for just the right place that will treat her right was important to me living hundreds of miles away. From what she says and from what I've seen they hit the mark on greatness! Thank you for taking care of my baby girls hair when she is away! read more

Teri is fantastic at cutting hair! After having a horrible experience at a previous salon where I walked out with possibly the worst haircut of my life, Teri was there to save the day. I didn't have much left for her to work with, but she transformed the asymmetrical tuft of hair and uneven fade into something I could be confident about. She also made sure to listen to the things I wanted out of my haircut, like being able to wear it in multiple styles and to be able to shape and play with it. I've never had my hair this short for fear of how it would look on me, but she did such an excellent job. I've had short hair for years and years. It's hard to find someone who can do pixie-cuts and funky,short styles well. But Teri knows what she's doing! I will definitely be a regular customer! read more

I have been going to Teri for salon services for over thirty years. She has cut, styled, treated, dyed, and highlighted my hair. Other services have included waxing and manicures. I have always been very pleased with the results. I have purchased salon hair products based on recommendations from Teri, and I've always been happy with the quality. Teri has always been professional, friendly and caring. I highly recommend her! read more

Teri is my hair dresser. Every single time I leave LOVING my hair. She gets the layers perfect everytime and has great suggestions of what would look good. Very friendly, patient, and great with hair! read more

I happened upon Teri's shop via a random recommendation freshman year of college and I have been coming here ever since! Teri is so kind and personable she can make anyone feel comfortable in her chair - she is absolutely in the right business! I have usually gone in asking for unconventional, short haircuts and Teri has fun with it and does a great job. She always works with you to make sure you get exactly what you want. Not to mention, her prices are great for a cut and style. I will be very sad when I am no longer living in the area. read more

Totally recommend this place for a haircut! It had been over a year since my hair was cut last, so needless to say it was looking pretty damaged. I brought in a photo as a visual guide, laid out some requirements and told the hairstylist (Teri?) to interpret the style in the photo to fit my needs... and it turned out great! My hair looks so much more healthy. I have extremely fine hair, and she managed to cut it in a way that made it look an almost normal thickness. I'll definitely be back! read more

I got my hair cut here regularly for 4 years and each time it looked fabulous. Teri knows what she is doing and she puts all her effort and skill to good use. Not only that, but Sheri and Teri are friendly and will actually talk to you and ask you about your day. This is how a hair appointment is supposed to be. Of all the places in Arcata, this is by far the best. read more

I would 100% recommend coming here for a haircut. I just got one only 20 minutes ago and I am in love not only with my new hair but with my new spot to get it done. Thank you so much!!! You will be seeing me around read more

Great place!! The service and the treat with the customer is an A+. I just moved to Humboldt from the caribbean and here was a good place to get a nice hairstyle. read more

Teri is AMAZING!! I called to schedule an appointment with her because I had just received the worst haircut I have ever had from another salon. I was embarrassed to leave my house because the cut was so awful. I had asked for a chic pixie cut and ended up with one side of my head and the back of my head buzzed. On the other side of my head, the hair was left too long, and the cut wasn't blended at all. I was concerned no one would be able to fix my hair. When I arrived at the cutting edge, Teri was so nice and she was certain that she could even out my cut and make it cute. She exceeded my expectations. I left with a cute, fun, sassy, asymmetrical cut!! I can't thank Teri enough for fixing the worst haircut I have ever had, she made my day and gave me back my faith in short haircuts! read more

Teri is a hidden gem. I am in love with my new cut and the price was astonishingly affordable.